4 projects
All four INNO EEN-M projects focus on enhancing SME innovation management capacity through the Enterprise Europe Network.
Organization
FOUNDATION FOR MANAGEMENT AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION SKOPJE
North Macedonia's EEN node providing innovation management and Key Account Management advisory services to SMEs, especially in the energy sector.
Innovation consultancyenergyMKNo active H2020 projectsThin data (2/5)
H2020 projects
4
As coordinator
0
Total EC funding
—
Unique partners
2
What they do
Their core work
The Foundation for Management and Industrial Research (MIR) operates as an Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) node in North Macedonia, delivering innovation management services to small and medium-sized enterprises. Their core work involves assessing SME innovation capacity, providing Key Account Management (KAM) advisory services, and connecting Macedonian businesses with European technology and partnership opportunities. They function as a bridge between local industry and the broader European innovation ecosystem, with a focus on the energy sector.
Core expertise
What they specialise in
4 projects
Continuous EEN participation from 2015 to 2021 across four consecutive project periods demonstrates sustained delivery of EEN support services.
Key Account Management (KAM) for SMEssecondary
4 projects
KAM appears as a keyword across all projects, indicating structured advisory services to high-potential SMEs.
Energy sector SME supportsecondary
3 projects
Three of four projects are tagged under the Energy sector, suggesting specialization in supporting energy-related SMEs.
Evolution & trajectory
How they've shifted over time
Early focus
SME innovation management
Recent focus
SME innovation management
Their focus has remained remarkably stable across the entire 2015–2021 period. The same keywords — innovation, SMEs, KAM — appear in both the early and recent halves of their project portfolio, reflecting continuous delivery of the same EEN service mandate. There is no visible pivot or diversification; this organization has maintained a consistent, narrow mission throughout H2020.
Their trajectory is steady-state rather than evolving — expect continued EEN-style SME support services with no major thematic shifts.
Collaboration profile
How they like to work
Role: active_partnerReach: Local1 countries collaborated
MIR participates exclusively as a partner, never leading projects. With only 2 unique consortium partners across all four projects and collaboration limited to a single country, they operate within a small, stable consortium — likely the same national EEN partnership renewed across funding periods. This suggests a reliable but narrowly scoped partner, best suited for organizations needing a local contact point in North Macedonia rather than a broad European network builder.
Extremely compact network: only 2 unique partners in 1 country, reflecting a tight national EEN consortium structure rather than a broad European partnership base.
Why partner with them
What sets them apart
MIR is one of very few H2020-active innovation support organizations based in North Macedonia, giving them a unique position as a gateway to the Macedonian SME landscape. For any consortium needing a Macedonian partner with established EEN credentials and local industry contacts, MIR is a natural choice. However, their value lies in local market access and SME networks rather than deep technical or research expertise.
Notable projects
Highlights from their portfolio
- INNO EEN-MSustained across four consecutive periods (2015–2021), demonstrating continuous EU trust in MIR as North Macedonia's EEN innovation management partner.
Cross-sector capabilities
SME business development and advisoryTechnology transfer and matchmakingInnovation ecosystem building in Western Balkans
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