On Wednesday, May 13, the second LinkUp event was successfully held at the Science and Technology Park of Montenegro, in partnership with the Innovation Fund and the Chamber of Economy of Montenegro. The event brought together entrepreneurs, innovators, and startups seeking concrete funding opportunities and faster business growth.

Designed as a dynamic and interactive gathering held every second Wednesday of the month, LinkUp brings tangible value to the business community. The main goal of this initiative is to bridge the gap between available funding opportunities and the business sector, enabling local entrepreneurs to make the most of support programs, strengthen their competitiveness, and build a strong network of partnerships through an essential B2B and networking segment.

During yesterday’s gathering, special focus was placed on support mechanisms intended for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Participants had a unique opportunity to hear the latest updates directly from representatives of key institutions. Given the importance of tourism to Montenegro’s economy, representatives of the Ministry of Tourism of Montenegro, Anđela Milatović and Lidija Adžić, provided a detailed overview of the available support schemes within this sector.

Vanja Kljajević spoke about business expansion and easier access to capital through the programs of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), while Dragomir Marković introduced participants to the latest tools of the Innovation Fund of Montenegro, designed for all those seeking to improve their operations through technological solutions.

A strong emphasis on concrete financial instruments was placed through the presentation delivered by Ilija Mugoša from the Finance Center, who explained support models directly available to businesses. Particular attention and a dynamic exchange of ideas were sparked by the address of Zoran Martinovski, a recognized Access to Finance (A2F) expert. Drawing on his extensive experience in international organizations, he presented startups and companies with proven practices and valuable advice for overcoming challenges in attracting investments.

The second edition of LinkUp once again demonstrated that the right information and quality networking represent the most valuable resources for every company. Judging by the excellent atmosphere and strong interest shown by participants, the Science and Technology Park of Montenegro, together with its partners, continues through this initiative to successfully build an environment in which visions receive clear, timely, and measurable support for market implementation.