INNOFUSION YOUTH is a cross-border cooperation project between Serbia and Bulgaria aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and innovation among young people.

The project is creating a new support system for young people who want to develop a business idea, start their own business, or improve their entrepreneurial skills. Two modern Start-up Hubs will be established in Zaječar and Vidin, providing workspace and equipment for work, training, and prototype development, as well as expert support and programmes designed for young people.

Support will also be available online through the Digital Cross-Border Start-up Platform, which will bring together educational content, practical business guides and tools, podcasts and entrepreneurs’ stories, information on training programmes and events, a self-assessment tool, and an AI assistant. The project will also include workshops, programmes for secondary school students, innovation activities, and cross-border networking opportunities for young people from Serbia and Bulgaria.

The aim is to provide young people in the cross-border area with easier access to knowledge, modern equipment, expert support, and contacts they need to develop their ideas and turn them into sustainable business ventures.

The INNOFUSION YOUTH project is implemented under the Interreg VI-A IPA Bulgaria–Serbia Programme, with the financial support of the European Union.