On Monday, September 29, 2025, the final conference of the Erasmus+ project GreenTech Entrepreneurship Challenge Hub (GTECH) was held at the ASA Institute in Sarajevo.
The conference was officially opened and welcomed by Prof. Dr. Seid Masnica, Advisor for Higher Education, Science, and Technology at the Federal Ministry of Education and Science; Prof. Senada Salihović, Director of the Institute for the Development of Pre-University Education of the Sarajevo Canton; and Dr. Miro Hegedic, partner and founder of the innovation agency Smion. Their words of support emphasized the importance of innovative learning models and cooperation between education and industry for the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the entire region.
GTECH connects education and industry with the aim of strengthening teachers’ capacities and promoting entrepreneurship in the field of green technologies. During the project, the Challenge Hub platform was developed, bringing together students from across Bosnia and Herzegovina and serving as the foundation for innovation competitions. The project involved 270 students from 15 schools and 12 industry partners, while 30 teachers participated in international training sessions in Slovenia and Croatia. The results were presented to over 90 participants from 24 schools.
During the conference, the key results of the project were presented, with particular focus on the Challenge Hub platform. Students shared their experiences of team-based problem solving of real-world challenges, teachers spoke about their role as mentors, and company representatives discussed the importance of cooperation with schools and youth. Special attention was given to recommendations for integrating the Challenge-Based Learning model into the education system of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region.
Key Lessons from the Conference:
✅ Challenge-Based Learning in practice – students demonstrated creativity, teamwork, and entrepreneurial skills through solving real-world challenges.
✅ Teachers as mentors – their role transformed from lecturers to guides and motivators.
✅ School-industry collaboration adds value – companies gain fresh ideas, and students gain insight into market needs.
✅ Green technologies create new jobs – linking sustainability with entrepreneurship.
✅ Systemic change is essential – integrating the CBL model into education policies and plans.
✅ International cooperation accelerates learning – experiences from BiH, Croatia, and Slovenia confirm the power of regional connectivity.
A big thank you to all partners, schools, teachers, and students for their dedication and enthusiasm. Together, we are building a sustainable future!
ProcreditBank BiH, HELIA d.o.o., Organlook Sarajevo, Srednja Mašinska Tehnička Škola, Ekonomska Škola Zenica, JU Srednja Ugostiteljsko-turistička škola Sarajevo, Srednja tehnička škola grafičkih tehnologija , dizajna i multimedije, JU Srednja građevinsko – geodetska škola Sarajevo.
Project Partners: Smion, FabLab Bosnia & Herzegovina, International Burch University, GEA College, Srednja ekonomska škola Sarajevo, Elektrostrojarska škola Varaždin.
Financially supported by the European Commission.
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