Biljana Radonjanin
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North Macedonia
- Macedonian, English, Serbian, French, Croatian
Validated Expert info
Expert can perform the Lead expert role and Ad hoc expertise missions at network and programme level in relation to:
1. The design and delivery of (transnational) exchange and learning activities
2. Thematic expertise:
> Digital transformation
3. Methods and tools for integrated and participatory approaches:
> Monitoring and evaluation for effective implementation
Summary
Evaluator & Mentor | URBACT Local Mentor| Digital Transformation & Entrepreneurship | Western Balkans Focus
Evaluator and mentor with over 15 years of experience in entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and innovation for local development across the Western Balkans.
Proven record of more than 300 project evaluations for EU-funded and national innovation programmes (EIT Culture & Creativity, EIT Food, EIT HEI, EIT Health and Innovation Funds in North Macedonia, Serbia, and Montenegro).
Currently engaged as URBACT Local Mentor for North Macedonia within the Pioneers Accelerator (2025–2026), supporting the cities of Vinica and Štip in developing participatory Action Labs focused on inclusion, waste management, and public-space activation.
As mentor under EU4Innovation (Challenge Fund, Albania & Kosovo), provides strategic guidance on market expansion and business model development for startups.
Strong expertise in co-creation, stakeholder engagement, and connecting good practices with EU and regional funding opportunities.
Dedicated to building local capacities and bridging EU methodologies with real-world community needs in the Western Balkans.