Project Goals
The Web3 Innovation HUB (W3IH) project is dedicated to empowering the
higher education sector in the Western Balkans by bridging the gap between academia, innovation, and the
fast-evolving Web3 industry. The project’s specific goals are aligned with the future needs of education,
entrepreneurship, and scientific research in the digital age.
Establish the Regional Web3 Innovation HUB
To drive regional innovation and entrepreneurial capacity, the W3IH project will
establish a Web3 Innovation HUB focused on strengthening institutional capacity of HEIs
in the Western Balkans, fostering cross-border collaboration and supporting skills
development in Web3, entrepreneurship, and decentralized science.
Develop and implement Web3 courses
The project aims to modernize higher education by designing and implementing accredited Web3
courses that cover blockchain, decentralized applications
(DApps), smart contracts, and green technologies. These courses will address the skills gap between
Web2 and Web3, while fostering international peer-to-peer learning across Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Croatia, and Serbia.
Launch the Web3 Startup Incubator
W3IH will launch a startup incubator focused on green blockchain innovation, offering support for MVP development,
investor readiness, and ESG alignment
and provide mentoring through a tailored action plan built on real-world experience of partner organizations.
Establish the Decentralized Science (DeSci) Network
W3IH will build awareness and capacity in the field of DeSc
by creating a network of researchers across the region engaged in
blockchain-enabled scientific innovation.
This project will enable collaborative projects, knowledge sharing,
and exploration of DeSci tools and practices.
Establish the Regional Web3 Innovation HUB
To drive regional innovation and entrepreneurial capacity, the W3IH project will establish a Web3 Innovation HUB focused on strengthening institutional capacity of HEIs in the Western Balkans, fostering cross-border collaboration and supporting skills development in Web3, entrepreneurship, and decentralized science.
Develop and implement Web3 courses
The project aims to modernize higher education by designing and implementing accredited Web3 courses that cover blockchain, decentralized applications (DApps), smart contracts, and green technologies. These courses will address the skills gap between Web2 and Web3, while fostering international peer-to-peer learning across Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Serbia.
Launch the Web3 Startup Incubator
W3IH will launch a startup incubator focused on green blockchain innovation, offering support for MVP development, investor readiness, and ESG alignment and provide mentoring through a tailored action plan built on real-world experience of partner organizations.
Establish the Decentralized Science (DeSci) Network
W3IH will build awareness and capacity in the field of DeSc by creating a network of researchers across the region engaged in blockchain-enabled scientific innovation. This project will enable collaborative projects, knowledge sharing, and exploration of DeSci tools and practices.
How we do it
A strategic four-pillar approach to innovation and impact.
The Web3 Innovation HUB (W3IH) combines academic excellence, startup i ncubation, and cutting-edge research to boost the digital transformation of the Western Balkans. Web3 Innovation HUB takes a structured, interdisciplinary approach focused on three foundational pillars: education, startup incubation, and scientific research. Each pillar is realized through a dedicated work package and carefully designed methodology to ensure meaningful, sustainable impact.
Web3 Curriculum
Implementing Web3 courses and masterclasses for students and academic staff.
Startup Incubation
Supporting green blockchain startups with mentorship, funding, and networking.
DeSci Community
Building a cross-border network for decentralized, open scientific collaboration.
Sustainability & Impact
We embed green practices and ESG standards across all activities
Partners
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Work Plan
Fulfilment of the W3IH project objectives is structured through three core thematic work packages and two supporting ones. This structure ensures that educational innovation, startup incubation, and decentralized scientific research are closely interlinked and mutually reinforcing. The methodology of the project is designed to enable strong synergy between all activities, ensuring coherence and optimal impact.