{"id":15588,"date":"2026-03-10T11:41:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T10:41:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intera.ba\/?p=15588"},"modified":"2026-03-10T11:42:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T10:42:43","slug":"invitation-to-the-finno-2026-annual-conference-access-to-finance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/intera.ba\/en\/invitation-to-the-finno-2026-annual-conference-access-to-finance\/","title":{"rendered":"Invitation to the FINNO 2026 Annual Conference \u2013 Access to Finance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Invitation to the FINNO 2026 Annual Conference \u2013 Access to Finance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>INTERA Technology Park<\/strong>, within the framework of the <strong>European Enterprise Network (EEN)<\/strong>, as a co-organizer and member of the EEN consortium of founders of the regional <strong>FINNO<\/strong> platform (the EEN contact point for companies in Southeast Europe), invites companies from Bosnia and Herzegovina, startups, scale-up companies, investors, financial institutions, and innovation ecosystem participants to take part in the <strong>FINNO 2026 Annual Conference \u2013 EEN Access to Finance Forum<\/strong>, which will be held from <strong>17 to 19 March 2026 at Jahorina<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The conference, dedicated to access to finance, investments, and business growth, is organized this year by <strong>EEN Republika Srpska (ONEX Digital Innovation Hub)<\/strong> and <strong>FINNO<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FINNO 2026<\/strong> brings together partners from the Western Balkans and the European Union for three days of focused discussions, expert insights, and high-quality networking, with the aim of improving understanding and accessibility of financing for <strong>small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to expect at FINNO 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The forum will include keynote speeches, panel discussions, and practical sessions on topics related to access to finance for SMEs, including European and international financial instruments, investment readiness, and financing for innovation and digitalization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are seeking funding, looking to connect with investors, aiming to better understand available support instruments, or interested in developing cross-border partnerships, <strong>FINNO 2026<\/strong> provides a practical, results-oriented platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants will have the opportunity to explore concrete financing opportunities, take part in targeted <strong>B2B and B2F meetings<\/strong>, and exchange experiences with companies, experts, and relevant institutions from the region and the EU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key topics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>FINNO 2026 covers the following key areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access to finance for SMEs in Western Balkan countries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>European and international financing instruments (EU, international financial institutions, development banks)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Venture capital, business angels, and alternative financing forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investment readiness and development of finance-ready projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financing digitalization, innovation, and Industry 4.0 solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Linking policies, the financial sector, and SME needs through trusted intermediaries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross-border cooperation and regional investment opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why participate?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Participating in <strong>FINNO 2026<\/strong> offers numerous benefits, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Networking and connecting with partners from the region and the EU<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to experts and relevant actors in finance and innovation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exchange of knowledge, best practices, and experiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better understanding of available financial instruments and support options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities to develop business contacts and cross-border partnerships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>B2B and B2F meetings<\/strong> with companies, investors, and financial institutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We invite interested companies and organizations from Bosnia and Herzegovina to <strong>register and schedule their business meetings<\/strong> via the <strong>B2Match platform<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The deadline for online registration is 16 March 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participation in the conference is <strong>free of charge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>B2B and B2F meetings are scheduled exclusively via the online platform.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More information and registration are available here:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.b2match.com\/e\/finno-2026-regional-conference\">https:\/\/www.b2match.com\/e\/finno-2026-regional-conference<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For additional information, please contact <strong>Mersiha Selmanovi\u0107<\/strong> +387 33 566 242,  <a>mersiha.selmanovic@komorabih.ba<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"excerpt-hellip\"> 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