Summary
- Profile Type
- Business request
- POD Reference
- BRBA20240808001
- Term of Validity
- 8 August 2024 - 8 August 2025
- Company's Country
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Type of partnership
- Supplier agreementOutsourcing agreementCommercial agreement
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
- BIT Alliance can leverage its extensive network and expertise in ICT in Bosnia and Herzegovina to contribute to the projects in the area of talent development and capacity building. BIT Alliance can be instrumental in designing and implementing training programs, fostering industry-academic collaborations, and ensuring the alignment of project outcomes with the current and future needs of the ICT sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina and further in the region.
- Full Description
- BIT Alliance is a leading association representing the ICT sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Its mission is to advance the development of the IT industry by fostering a cooperative environment among its members, which includes leading IT companies, and by addressing the critical shortage of skilled IT professionals. BIT Alliance strives to enhance the educational framework, promote innovation, and build a sustainable and competitive IT sector in the region.
- Advantages and Innovations
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With a strong focus on workforce development, BIT Alliance has successfully led multiple initiatives aimed at bridging the gap between education and industry requirements. The association's experience in policy advocacy and its commitment to enhancing the local IT ecosystem make it an ideal partner for projects aimed at fostering talent and promoting research and innovation.BIT Alliance has collaborated with various funding bodies across different areas:
1. Digital Transformation- Engaged in projects like the Smart Cities Project, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development through GIZ, focusing on digital transformation in Bosnian cities. Another example is collaboaring with Swiss Government’s MarketMakers Project to starts eComm Association focuses on developing e-commerce in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
2. Education- Involved in projects funded by Erasmus+, USAID, and UNDP, focusing on dual education, IT workforce development, and creating curricula and materials for IT teachers in high schools.
3. Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in IT- Collaborated with UN Women and Swiss Development Organization, Helvetas on gender empowerment initiatives. This work included conducting a baseline study on gender equality in IT companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina, followed by a range of initiatives promoting gender equality, providing support and opportunities for women in technology, and fostering inclusive environments.
4. Employment- Worked with local governments and the International Labor Organization (ILO) to enhance support for startups, IT entrepreneurs, and creative industries. - Stage of Development
- Concept stage
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 5: Gender EqualityGoal 11: Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesGoal 4: Quality EducationGoal 9: Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureGoal 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
- IPR description
- Bit Alliance is looking to join a HORIZON consortium that already has assigned lead partner, where they can provide support in project implementation. Bit Alliance is also interested in implementing other projects beyond HORIZON in Bosnia and Herzegovina that are related to education, capacity building, and gender empowerment in IT.
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
- Consortium Lead
- Type and Size of Partner
- R&D InstitutionOtherUniversity
- Type of partnership
- Supplier agreementOutsourcing agreementCommercial agreement
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 11002 - Education and Training01005003 - E-Publishing, Digital Content
- Market keywords
- 09003007 - Other services (not elsewhere classified)
- Sector Groups Involved
- DigitalCreative Industries
- Targeted countries
- All countries