From 17–19 March 2026, Jahorina (Bosnia and Herzegovina) will host FINNO 2026 – EEN Access to Finance Forum, a key regional event bringing together SMEs, startups, investors, financial institutions, and innovation stakeholders from the Western Balkans and the EU. 

The forum will focus on improving access to finance for innovative companies, with discussions on European and international funding instruments, venture capital, business angels, and financing digitalisation and innovation.

What to expect:
• Keynote speeches and expert panels on financing innovation
• Workshops on Horizon Europe funding and investment readiness
• B2B and B2F matchmaking meetings with investors and financial institutions
• Networking opportunities for startups, SMEs, researchers, and policymakers

With participants from across the region and the EU, FINNO 2026 offers a practical platform to build partnerships, explore financing opportunities, and strengthen the regional innovation ecosystem. 

Location: Hotel Vučko, Jahorina, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Dates: 17–19 March 2026

Dr. Dalibor Drljača, MSCA-GLOPOL project, Bosnia and Herzegovina, will be one of the speakers in a panel taking place on 18 March. It is possible to attend the event in person as well as online. Please follow the links to register.

You can also click here to see the Agenda.

Registration link to the event and participation link in case of online attendance: https://www.b2match.com/e/finno-2026-regional-conference/components/63599 

Learn more and register at the FINNO 2026 event page