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DIHForum2025
The third Digital Innovation Hubs Forum (DIH Forum 2025) will be held on September 30, 2025 in Sarajevo, focusing on the digital and gren transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Organized by FabLab with the support of partners, the Forum will showcase the latest digital trends, technologies, greening services and intellectual property challenges for SMEs. Through expert panels, demonstrations, and presentations, participants will discover new opportunities for innovation, funding, and growth, while networking with industry leaders and fellow entrepreneurs.
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WHY TO PARTICIPATE
MEET THE SPEAKERS
at institute that shines
4 hours packed with prospects
Grant opportunities for SMEs
16 speakers to spark your attention
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Unlock how your business can thrive in Bosnia’s green and digital transformation. Gain direct access to EU-backed funding, IP reforms, and innovation opportunities designed for SMEs. This is where strategy meets action, and where your company connects to tools that deliver measurable growth.
OUR VISION
This Forum is dedicated to the strategic shift in Intellectual Property, aligning BiH with the European Patent Office. SMEs will discover massive new opportunities in EU-backed grants and EBRD loan programs, designed to finance their green and digital growth.
Be part of shaping the digital future of our businesses and communities.
DIH Forum 2025
Why participate?
Direct Funding Access
Protect & Grow
Fast-Track Innovation
Meet EBRD consultants on-site for one-to-one consultations on EU-backed grants and loans, tailored to SME investment in green and digital solutions.
Tap into grant vouchers, clinics, and DIH platforms that cut costs, reduce risks, and accelerate SME transformation in Bosnia’s evolving business landscape.
Learn how upcoming Intellectual Property law changes and EPO alignment open doors to protecting innovation and securing your market advantage and get free access to cutting/edge AI tools in IP.
Meet Our Best Speakers
Meet Our Best Speakers
OPENING PLENARY
● Representative, EU Delegation to BiH● Arend Müller, Head of Economic Affairs and Development at the German Embassy● Edin Skaljić, FabLab / Digital Storm DIH
AGENDA
Date: September 30, 2025
10:00 - 10:15
Meet Our Speakers
Accelerating Bosnia and Herzegovina's Green and Digital Economy
Strong partnership and tailored services for the green and digital transformation of and for SMEs in BiH:
● Nedim Ćelebić, Sarajevo School of Science and Technology "Future Minds Lab"● Jovana Đurić, Chamber of Commerce of Bosnia and Herzegovina, "Responsible Business Hub"● Erna Kusturica, Ministry of Economy of Tuzla Canton, "EcoTech Initiative: Twin Transition"
10:15 - 11:15
● Amela Brčanović, Fondacija 787, "Digital and Green Pathways for Women-Led Businesses"● Drago Gverić, ICBL, "AI Forward"● Mirza Suljagić, FabLab, "Network of Innovation Labs"
Meet Our Speakers
Announcement: Innovation Voucher Scheme - BOOST 2.0
11:15 - 11:30
Introduction of new voucher scheme supporting digitalization, green upgrades and innovations presented by INTERA, Vedran Šimunović
Meet Our Speaker
EBRD loans and EU-funded grant incentives and technical assistance to support SMEs' investments in green and digital technologies
11:30 - 11:45
EBRD “SME Go Green” program for SMEs andEBRD “Go Digital in the Western Balkans” program for SMEsMirzet Mujagić
Meet Our Speaker
DIH Platform
11:45 - 11:50
Enabling stronger collaboration across Digital Innovation Hubs and Economy of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Official Signing: Edin Zahirović and Zlatka Grgić, CRP entering the Industrial Hub Tuzla DIH
Meet Our Speakers
Sustainable Economic Development and Employment Promotion in Bosnia and Herzegovina - promotional video
11:50 - 11:55
Panel discussion: Future DIH Cooperation and SME Opportunities
11:55 - 12:20
Meet Our Speakers
Moderator:● Donald Prohaska, GIZ
Panelist:● Zlatka Grgić, Industrial Hub Tuzla (DKR)● Isan Selimović, Digital Storm DIH (QSS)● Edin Škaljić, Digital Storm DIH (FabLab)● Belma Ramić-Brkić, Its4Health DIH (SSST)● Drago Gverić, DIH IDEMO (ICBL)● Vedran Šimunović, EDIH (Intera TP)
12:30 - 13:00
12:20 - 12:30
Intellectual Property as a Strategic Asset
Coffee Break
Highlighting imminent legislative changes aligning Bosnia with European Patent Office standards and introducing IP support instruments for SMEs.
● Irma Isak Gudelj, Head of the patents, Institute for Intellectual Property of BiH "Overview of New IP Law Changes and EPO Integration"● Allesandra Tyler, Commercial Law Development Program, U.S. Department of Commerce, "Importance of IP for Innovation and Growth"● Announcement: IP Vouchers & Consulting Services - IP support for SMEs and innovators presented by Belma Karahmet, FabLab● Announcement: (DEMO) IP Clinic and AI-Platform for Intellectual Property by Edin Škaljić and Sloven Anzulović, FabLab
Meet Our Speakers
Green and Digital platforms for innovative engagement
13:00 - 13:30
Innovative platforms for a digital and green future. Demo session showcases cutting-edge platforms driving sustainable development.
● Almir Atlić, WGT Group, "Global Construction Tool - platform for management of construction projects"● Lejla Zvrko, FabLab, "TalOS - IoT Hardware Platform"● Derviš Hadžimuhamedović, City of Sarajevo, "Strategic urban innovation projects"
Meet Our Speakers
Parallel B2B Session: SME Direct Support Clinic
Networking Lunch
11:00 - 13:30
13:30 - 15:30
B2B parallel sessions enabling SMEs to directly consult with support providers in structured 10-minute 1:1 sessions, alongside networking opportunities. ● EBRD GO GREEN and DIGITAL Western Balkans Consultants ● EU4PSD Grand Recipients Support Team – guidance on accessing BOOST 2.0 voucher scheme (INTERA) and digital, green, and IP vouchers and services (FabLab, SSST, etc.)
Informal networking session and opportunity to connect with speakers, partners, and peers.
10:00 - 10:15
10:15 - 11:15
11:50 - 11:55
11:55 - 12:20
11:45 - 11:50
11:30 - 11:45
11:15 - 11:30
OPENING PLENARY
Accelerating Bosnia and Herzegovina's Green and Digital Economy
Sustainable Economic Development and Employment Promotion in BiH - promotional video
Panel discussion: Future DIH Cooperation and SME Opportunities
DIH Platform
EBRD Loans and EU-funded grant incentives and technical assistance to support SMEs' investments in green and digital technologies
Announcement: Innovation Voucher Scheme - BOOST 2.0
● Arend Müller, Head of Economic Affairs and Development at the German Embassy● Edin Skaljić, FabLab / Digital Storm DIH
Strong partnership and tailored services for the green and digital transformation of and for SMEs in BiH:● Nedim Ćelebić, Sarajevo School of Science and Technology, "Future Minds Lab"● Jovana Durić, Chamber of Commerce of BiH, "Responsible Busniess Hub"● Erna Kusturica, Ministry of Economy of Tuzla Canton, "EcoTech Initiative Twin Transition"● Amela Brčanović, Fondacija 787, "Digital and Green Pathways for Women-Led Businesses"● Drago Gverić, ICBL, "AI Forward"● Mirza Suljagić, FabLab, "Network of Innovation Labs"
Moderator:
● Donald Prohaska, GIZ
Panelists:
● Zlatka Grgić, Industrial Hub Tuzla (DKR)
● Isan Selimović, Digital Storm DIH (QSS)
● Edin Škaljić, Digital Storm DIH (FabLab)
● Belma Ramić-Brkić, Its4Health (SSST)
● Drago Gverić, DIH IDEMO (ICBL)
● Vedran Šimunović, EDIH (Intera TP)
Enabling stronger collaboration across Digital Innovation Hubs and economy of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Official Signing: Edin Zahirović and Zlatka Grgić, CRP entering the Industrial Hub Tuzla DIH
“SME Go Green” program for SMEs and “Go Digital in the Western Balkans” program for SMEs
Mirzet Mujagić
Introduction of new voucher scheme supporting digitalization, green upgrades and innovations presented by INTERA, Vedran Šimunović
AGENDA
Date: September 30, 2025
12:20 - 12:30
12:30 - 13:00
13:00 - 13:30
11:00 - 13:30
13:30 - 15:30
Coffee Break
Intellectual Property as a Strategic Asset
Green and Digital platforms for Innovative Engagement
Parallel B2B Session: SME Direct Support Clinic
Networking Lunch
Highlighting imminent legislative changes aligning Bosnia with European Patent Office standards and introducing IP support instruments for SMEs.
● Irma Isak Gudelj, Head of the patents, Institute for Intellectual Property of BiH, "Overview of New IP Law Changes and EPO Integration"● Allesandra Tyler, Commercial Law Development Program, U.S. Department of Commerce, "Importance of IP for Innovation and Growth"● Announcement: IP Vouchers & Consulting Services - IP support for SMEs and innovators presented by Belma Karahmet, FabLab● Announcement: (DEMO) IP Clinic and AI-Platform for Intellectual Property presented by Edin Škaljić and Sloven Anzulović, FabLab
● Almir Atlić, WGT Group, "Global Construction Tool - platform for management of construction projects"● Lejla Zvrko, FabLab, "TalOS - IoT Hardware Platform"● Derviš Hadžimuhamedović, City of Sarajevo, "Strategic urban innovation projects"
Conference Room: Business
B2B parallel sessions enabling SMEs to directly consult with support providers in structured 10-minute 1:1 sessions, alongside networking opportunities.
● EBRD GO GREEN and DIGITAL Western Balkans Consultants● EU4PSD Grand Recipients Support Team – guidance on accessing BOOST 2.0 voucher scheme (INTERA) and digital, green, and IP vouchers and services (FabLab, SSST, etc.)
Informal networking session and opportunity to connect with speakers, innovators, partners, and project leads.
11:30 - 11:45
11:15 - 11:30
10:15 - 11:15
10:00 - 10:15
EBRD loans and EU-funded grant incentives and technical assistance to support SMEs’ investments in green and digital technologies
Announcement: Innovation Voucher Scheme – BOOST 2.0
Accelerating BiH's Green and Digital Economy
OPENING PLENARY
● Amela Brčaninović, Fondacija 787, “Digital and Green Pathways for Women-Led Businesses” ● Drago Gverić, ICBL, “AI Forward”● Mirza Suljagić, FabLab, “Network of Innovation Labs”
EBRD “SME Go Green” program for SMEs and
EBRD “Go Digital in the Western Balkans” program for SMEs
Mirzet Mujagić
Introduction of new voucher scheme supporting digitalization, green upgrades, and innovations presented by INTERA, Vedran Šimunović
Strong partnerships and tailored services for the green and digital transformation of and for SMEs in BiH:
● Nedim Ćelebić, Sarajevo School of Science and Technology, “Future Minds Lab” ● Jovana Durić, Chamber of Commerce of Bosnia and Herzegovina, “Responsible Business Hub” ● Erna Kusturica, Ministry of Economy of Tuzla Canton, “EcoTech Initiative: Twin Transition”
● Arend Müller, Head of Economic Affairs and Development at the German Embassy ● Edin Škaljić, FabLab / Digital Storm DIH
Meet our Speaker
Meet our Speakers
Meet our Speakers
Date: September 30, 2025
AGENDA
12:30 - 13:00
12:20 - 12:30
11:55 - 12:20
Intellectual Property as a Strategic Asset
Coffee Break
Panel discussion: Future DIH Cooperation and SME Opportunities
Moderator:● Donald Prohaska, GIZ
Panelists:● Zlatka Grgić, Industrial Hub Tuzla (DKR) ● Isan Selimović, Digital Storm DIH (QSS) ● Edin Škaljić, Digital Storm DIH (FabLab) ● Belma Ramić-Brkić, Its4Health DIH (SSST) ● Drago Gverić, DIH IDEMO (ICBL) ● Vedran Šimunović, EDIH (Intera TP)
● Announcement: IP Vouchers & Consulting Services – IP support for SMEs and innovators presented by Belma Karahmet, FabLab● Announcement: (DEMO) IP Clinic and AI-Platform for Intellectual Property presented by Edin Škaljić and Sloven Anzulović, FabLab
Highlighting imminent legislative changes aligning Bosnia with European Patent Office standards and introducing IP support instruments for SMEs.
● Irma Isak Gudelj, Head of the patents, Institute for Intellectual Property of BiH “Overview of New IP Law Changes and EPO Integration” ● Allesandra Tyler, Commercial Law Development Program, U.S. Department of Commerce, “Importance of IP for Innovation and Growth"
Meet our Speakers
Meet our Speakers
Meet our Speaker
11:00 - 13:30
13:30 - 15:30
13:00 - 13:30
Parallel B2B Session: SME Direct Support Clinic
Networking Lunch
Green and Digital platforms for innovative engagement
Innovative platforms for a digital and green future. Demo session showcases cutting-edge platforms driving sustainable development.
● Almir Atlić, WGT Group, “Global Construction Tool - platform for management of construction projects” ● Lejla Zvrko, FabLab, “TalOS – IoT Hardware Platform” ● Derviš Hadžimuhamedović, City of Sarajevo, “Strategic urban innovation projects”
B2B parallel sessions enabling SMEs to directly consult with support providers in structured 10-minute 1:1 sessions, alongside networking opportunities.
● EBRD GO GREEN and DIGITAL Western Balkans Consultants ● EU4PSD Grand Recipients Support Team – guidance on accessing BOOST 2.0 voucher scheme (INTERA) and digital, green, and IP vouchers and services (FabLab, SSST, etc.)
Informal networking session and opportunity to connect with speakers, innovators, partners, and project leads.
Meet our Speakers
Conference Room: Business
Moderator
DIH Forum 2025
will be held at the
ASA Institute
Address: Džemala Bijedića 124, Sarajevo 71000
Meet Our Best Speakers
Announcement: Innovation Voucher Scheme - BOOST 2.0
Vedran Šimunović, EDIH (INTERA TP)
DIH Forum 2025 is held at the ASA Institute
Address
Džemala Bijedića 127, Sarajevo 71000