Our advisors – Bosnia and Herzegovina
No matter what your goals are, our expert advisors will work closely with you to help you find the right funding option and lead you to success.
No matter what your goals are, our expert advisors will work closely with you to help you find the right funding option and lead you to success.
Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mersiha Selmanović
The Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina
mersiha.selmanovic@komorabih.ba
Specialist: Internationalization
Experience in internationalisation of SMEs, establishing business cooperation among Bosnian and foreign companies, managing everyday correspondence with Bosnian enterprises and business support organizations. Organization of B2B meetings, seminars, workshops, business events, and business missions.
Amir Hujić
The Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina
amir.hujic@komorabih.ba
Specialist: Access to Finance, EU funding
Project manager with 15 years of experience in coordination, women entrepreneurship, particularly in organizing multi-sectoral business missions and EU funding.
University of Sarajevo
Maja Arslanagić-Kalajdžić
University of Sarajevo
maja.arslanagic@efsa.unsa.ba
Specialist: Sustainability, Resilience
Professor of marketing and Head of the Centre for Research and Development at the University of Sarajevo. As the representative of the University, responsible for research and development activities, as well as advising and assessing innovative companies in the country. Research interests focus on sustainability, with additional work on analyzing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on SMEs in BiH, assessing their situation and resilience.
Melika Husić-Mehmedović
University of Sarajevo
melika.husic@efsa.unsa.ba
Specialist: Scale-Up, Innovation
Extensive experience in project management, with involvement in numerous national and international projects. Project manager since 2017, working with innovative companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Expertise in innovation strategies, consulting for innovation improvement, and projects related to the green economy and social entrepreneurship.
Selma Kadić-Maglajlić
University of Sarajevo
skm.marktg@cbs.dk
Specialist: Innovation, Technology Transfer
Extensive experience in project management, with involvement in numerous national and international projects, working with innovative companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Significant expertise in coaching and advising innovative startups, actively engaged in training and mentoring activities as a key trainer for large profit organizations and as an evaluator for innovative business ideas and startups.
INTERA Technology Park
Vedran Šimunović
INTERA Technology Park
vedran.simunovic@intera.ba
Specialist: Internationalization, SME support, Innovation
CEO of INTERA Technology Park who provides business support, business model innovation, internationalization and capacity building services to SMEs since 2016. Mentoring SMEs in Federal mentoring program and in Proof of Concept project. Organizes b2b meetings, workshops, hackathons and other start-up events. Advises in digitalization, digital transformation and smart city initiatives.
Vlado Grubišić
INTERA Technology Park
vlado.grubisic@intera.ba
Specialist: Sustainability, Digitalisation, Technology and R&D Partnering
R&D Engineer with background in mechanical engineering, project management, and education. Works on transnational partnerships, improving organizational structures, and fostering innovation within SMEs. Supports digitalization and resilience initiatives, helping SMEs adapt to market changes and enhance international collaboration.
BIT Center
Robert Martić
BIT Center
robert@bit.ba
Specialist: Internationalization
Innovation Capacity support and director with over 20 years of experience in project implementation, business, and entrepreneurship. Engaged in project development and implementation, including the establishment of formal and operational structures for innovation infrastructure, ranging from business incubators to technology parks. Experienced in comprehensive project management, contributing significantly to the preparation and implementation of all projects executed by BIT Center.
Vedrana Ajanović
BIT Center
vedrana@bit.ba
Specialist: Digitalization, Internationalization
Works daily with IT companies at BIT Center, supporting them through various phases of development and maintaining communication with BIT Center partners at both national and international levels.
Zenica Development Agency
Alma Bečirović
Zenica Development Agency
alma@zeda.ba
Specialist: Internationalization
Active member of EEN experienced in establishment business cooperation among B&H and foreign companies, assisting and advising SMEs on product conformity, CE marking, in accordance with EU standards and EU legislation in order to allow them to become active in the Single Market and beyond. Manager of LIND Laboratory for product safety testing / an accredited test laboratory within Zenica development Agency ZEDA Ltd.
Republika Srpska
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Republic of Srpska
Slobodan Dragičević
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Republic of Srpska
slobodand@komorars.ba
Specialist: Innovation, Technology Transfer
Branch Association Secretary for ICT; Head of IT center and Lider project manager; Digitization and digital transformation in SME Companies; etc.
University of East Sarajevo
Nenad Marković
University of East Sarajevo
qaofficeuis@gmail.com
Specialist: Internationalization
Expert in development, management and implementation of projects in higher education and science. Expert in strategic management and certified advisor/lead auditor in quality management for companies, higher education institutions and research organizations. Organizes business to business meetings, workshops and other project events.
Danijel Mijić
University of East Sarajevo
danijel.mijic@etf.ues.rs.ba
Specialist: Innovation and Technology Transfer
Expert in innovation and technology transfer in digital agriculture. Identifies opportunities for optimization of business processes through introduction of digital solutions. Provides advisory services related to the innovation and technology transfer, as well organizes B2B events through Enterprise Europe Network.
University of Banja Luke
Goran Janjić, PhD
University of Banja Luka
goran.janjic@mf.unibl.org
Specialist: Technology Transfer, Business Process and Product Improvement
Provides advisory services related to: Good practices for increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes in companies (LEAN, SIX SIGMA). The process of harmonization of products with European Union legislation on product safety (CE marking), Project Management.
Dragan Milovanović, PhD
University of Banja Luka
dragan.milovanovic@ef.unibl.org
Specialist: Internationalization, Access to Finance
Expert at strategic restructuring company, management and writing project proposals. Provides advisory services for access to finance, the development of innovative projects to businesses and participates in the implementation of all segments of the Enterprise Europe Network.
Foundation Innovation Centre Banja Luka
Dragana Bajović
Foundation Innovation Centre Banja Luka
dragana.ilibasic@icbl.ba
Specialist: Access to Finance
Currently managing the Business Incubator at ICBL, with over five years of professional experience working with youth, startups, entrepreneurs, and SMEs. Actively engaged in projects focused on improving labor and business skills. Works daily with entrepreneurs, supporting the development of ideas and businesses while facilitating access to new international markets.