EU PRO Programme funded by the European Union and the Republic of Serbia
  • Republic of Serbia
  • UNOPS

City of Novi Pazar

Šumadija and Western Serbia - Raški District

Level of development - Group III

Active enterprises - 1246

Active entrepreneurs - 3413

104,674


Citizens
h-money

35,924


Average income

742


Area
Novi Pazar

18


improving business competitiveness

2


improving business environment

4


strengthening social cohesion and inclusion

715,129 Euros

540,014 Euros

(76% EU PRO)

175,115 Euros

(24% Co-funding)

597,232 Euros

Support to an entrepreneur in furniture producing - Balta NP

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The enterprise produces custom made furniture and furniture parts which carpenters use in creating final products. The products are sold partly through a retail store, and partly through the provision of direct service to the customer. The grant will be utilised for the procurement of a woodworking CNC machine, in order to increase productivity, expand the production capacity and create three new jobs. The enterprise will be conducting corporate social responsibility activities which include furniture donation for equipping the local gymnasium, kindergarten and student dorms which will improve the working and living conditions of the children and the students.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

54,000 Euros

30,000 Euros

24,000 Euros

Support to an entrepreneur in clothing production - Code 72

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The entrepreneur engaged in the production of children's clothes will utilise the grant to procure equipment for printing on textile in order to increase the production capacity. This will lead to the immediate creation of two new jobs and additional four subsequently. They will be implementing corporate social responsibility activities which will include the provision of internship opportunities which will enable local students to achieve practical experience and knowledge. Also, they will donate their products to a local health institution that cares for children with disabilities.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

13,875 Euros

10,867 Euros

3,008 Euros

Support to an entrepreneur in clothing production - Verna 2017

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The entrepreneur is engaged in the production of men's and women's jeans. The grant will be utilised to procure sewing machines and machines for cutting textile in order to increase the production capacity and expand the range of products, which will lead to the immediate creation of three new jobs and four other subsequently. The entrepreneur will conduct corporate social responsibility activities which will include the donation of products to local NGOs that are caring for the elderly and the vulnerable.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

27,600 Euros

20,000 Euros

7,600 Euros

Support to a furniture producing enterprise - Baria

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The entrepreneur is engaged in the production and sale of upholstered furniture - mostly various types of beds. Through the grant woodworking machines will be procured in order to increase productivity and quality of products and create of three new jobs immediately and another 10 in the long term. The entrepreneur will conduct corporate social responsibility activities which will be implemented include the donation of beds to single mothers in coordination with the local Centre for Social Work.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

18,732 Euros

12,900 Euros

5,832 Euros

Support to an entrepreneur in food production - Kora h k’o leb

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The entrepreneur is engaged in the production of phyllo dough and frozen pizza crusts. The grant will be utilised to procure baking equipment for the production of puff pastry in order to significantly increase the production capacity, and immediately create two new jobs and another one in the long term. The entrepreneur will conduct corporate social responsibility activities which include financial donations to various beneficiaries.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

28,880 Euros

20,000 Euros

8,880 Euros

Support to a clothing producing enterprise - His - Exact d.o.o.

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The enterprise is engaged in the production of men's and women’s jeans Through the grant, equipment will be purchased that will improve the quality of the final products and immediately create three new jobs and another six subsequently. The enterprise will be conducting corporate social responsibility activities that include financial donations to socially vulnerable families.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

25,340 Euros

19,700 Euros

5,640 Euros

Support to an entrepreneur in clothing production - Tamtam Kids

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The entrepreneur is engaged in the production of children's cotton clothes. The grant will be utilised to procure a new fabric cutting and sewing machine which will contribute to the modernisation of the production process and increase productivity. This will lead to the immediate creation of two new jobs and four other subsequently. The entrepreneur will be conducting corporate social responsibility activities which will include the donation of children’s clothes to the most talented students in the city of Novi Pazar.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

20,114 Euros

15,950 Euros

4,164 Euros

Support to an entrepreneur in furniture production - A La Turka

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The entrepreneur is engaged in furniture production. A CNC horizontal panel cutter will be purchased through the grant in order to reduce production costs, increase production and create one new job immediately and another two in the long term. The entrepreneur is planning to support the local Association of Persons with Autism with furniture for their new premises as part of their corporate social responsibility activities. They will provide much needed cabinets and tables for children and their parents who stay there, while financial donations are planned as well.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

16,800 Euros

13,440 Euros

3,360 Euros

Support to the “SEDA”Regional Development Agency: Digital marketing – new perspectives

Support to Business Support Organisations

The project consists of the two connected sets of activities. First is supporting SMEs through provision of the technical assistance in digital marketing (website and logo development, social media outreach and etc.), as well as capacity building for SMEs on website and social media maintenance. Second set of activities includes enhancement of RDA capacities to provide professional services and monitor progress in activities relevant to engagement in digital marketing and branding, as the introduction of new service is in line with the needs of SMEs in the region.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

29,658 Euros

29,658 Euros

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Support to textile producing enterprise Miza Line d.o.o.

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The textile (underwear) production enterprise will procure a set of different automated sewing machines resulting in a production capacity increase, product quality and revenue growth. The production currently employs approximately 130 workers while resulting job creation is ten immediate posts and additional 18 within a three-year period. The proposed CSR activity envisages financial support for regional sport events as well as monthly financial support and renovation of the premises of the Association of Psychologists in Novi Pazar that work with children with autism.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

46,992 Euros

30,000 Euros

16,992 Euros

Support to an entrepreneur in food production Atko 2

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The food (meat products) production enterprise will procure multiple room cooling system resulting in the faster commissioning and use of the newly built meat processing facility, new employment and increased competitiveness. The production currently employs one worker while resulting job creation is three immediate posts and additional five within a three-year period. The proposed CSR activity envisages donation of products to financially disadvantaged families and for other humanitarian causes.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

27,186 Euros

21,649 Euros

5,537 Euros

Support to an entrepreneur in plastic and paper production Viner Plast Group

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The plastic (ALU and PVC doors and windows) production enterprise will procure Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment and three minor pieces of equipment to increase overall efficiency and revenue. The production currently employs three workers while resulting job creation is four immediate posts and an additional two within a three-year period. The proposed CSR activity envisages donation of joinery to socially vulnerable families in Novi Pazar.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

33,456 Euros

26,655 Euros

6,801 Euros

Support to a textile production enterprise Select-Jeans d.o.o.

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The textile (jeans) micro enterprise will procure new sewing equipment resulting in increase in productivity, product quality improvement and general shift in production technology. The production currently employs three workers while resulting job creation is three immediate posts and additional two within a three-year period. The proposed CSR activity envisages support to the children with disabilities, by organising a fashion event where 20 sets of clothes will be promoted by the children who will also keep them as a donation.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

34,522 Euros

27,712 Euros

6,810 Euros

Support to a metal processing enterprise Alu Forma Line d.o.o.

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The metal (joinery) production micro enterprise will procure three machines – cutter, welding and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) cleaning machine in order to increase capacity and start with production of two new products – garage door and window shop. The production currently employs four workers while immediate job creation is significant with four new jobs and additional ten within a three-year period. The proposed CSR activity envisages financial support to socially vulnerable families through a Citizen Association in Novi Pazar.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

91,452 Euros

60,393 Euros

31,059 Euros

Support to a textile producing enterprise Ara Top Hill d.o.o.

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The textile (denim) production enterprise will procure a plotter with accompanying software and two embroidery machines in order to increase productivity and quality of products. The production currently employs seven workers while resulting job creation is two immediate posts and additional five within a three-year period. The proposed CSR activity envisages donation of their own products to the Humanitarian Society "Merhamet Sandžak" intended for families in need.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

28,208 Euros

22,617 Euros

5,591 Euros

Support to a metal processing enterprise ECCO-Product 2006 d.o.o.

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The metal (parts for upholstered furniture) production micro enterprise will procure a modern Computer Numerical Control (CNC), welding machine and equipment for painting in order to increase productivity and quality of products and contribute to protection of the environment by introducing ecological processes. The production currently employs two workers while immediate job creation is two new jobs and additional two within a three-year period. The proposed CSR activity envisages donation of school inventory to the primary school in Bele Vode near Novi Pazar.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

36,298 Euros

29,035 Euros

7,263 Euros

Support to an entrepreneur in furniture production Fabrika nameštaja Aljković

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The wood (panel furniture) production company will procure Computer Numerical Control (CNC) and canter a machine with related equipment to complete in-house production process resulting in a production capacity increase, product quality and revenue growth. The production currently employs three workers while resulting job creation is two immediate posts and additional three within a three-year period. The proposed CSR activities include the donation of furniture to the children's special hospital in Novi Pazar that treats children with health issues from all over Serbia.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

41,305 Euros

29,774 Euros

11,531 Euros

Support to an entrepreneur in clothing production Medina Ramović PR Krojačka radnja Belluno

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The textile (clothing) production entrepreneur will procure a plotter and pocket welt sewing in order to increase productivity and open three immediate job posts and additional two within a three-year period. The proposed CSR activities include support to the socially vulnerable groups through the donation of 50 sweatshirts to the children in need, through the Citizen Association ''Otvorena ruka'' in Novi Pazar.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

22,814 Euros

18,246 Euros

4,568 Euros

74,136 Euros

Provision of a back-up server for the e-permitting system

E-permitting

Improvement of the electronic system for the issuance of building permits through the provision of a back-up server, which will enhance its stability and availability for over 6,500 users that benefit from it every day. Server and network equipment were procured through the project, as well as necessary licences. The aim of this activity was to contribute to the creation of a more favourable business environment by improving the efficiency and transparency of the e-government and, ultimatively, to new investments. At the same time, citizens’ trust in institutions, as well as the quality of services that are being offered through the e-government will also be enhanced.

Project value:

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Co-funding:

2,141 Euros

2,141 Euros

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GIS as a Tool for More Competitive Development of Novi Pazar and Tutin

Introduction and Development of GIS

Novi Pazar, a GIS holder, and Tutin are neighbouring LSGs located in the Raška District. The common inter-municipal problems are related to spatial issues, while separately cadastre of underground installations in Novi Pazar and a unified and updated spatial database in Tutin are missing. The project is focused on improving and establishing of an integrated GIS for the two LSGs. The analysis of spatial and other data and elaboration of specialised applications will provide better management of existing resources and their promotion to attract investments.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

71,995 Euros

61,045 Euros

10,950 Euros

43,761 Euros

Inclusive Protection of Intangible Heritage – A Bridge between Cultures

Fostering Social Cohesion in Multi-Ethnic Municipalities

Implemented by: Association “New Vision” Prijepolje

Partner on the project: Association “Women's Initiative” Priboj, the National Library “Dositej Obradović” Novi Pazar, the Cultural Centre Sjenica, the National Library “Dr Ejup Mušović” Tutin

Improving the level of cooperation and trust between Serbian and Bosniak communities through promotion of interculturalism and protection of intangible cultural heritage in the region. Additionally, inclusive and integrative instruments will be created through dialogue and cross-sectorial cooperation of relevant regional actors and experts at national level, to advance the cooperation between the two communities.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

5,795 Euros

5,541 Euros

254 Euros

Improvement of the life and needs of the persons with disabilities – We live with you

Fostering Social Cohesion in Multi-Ethnic Municipalities

Implemented by: Association of People with Paraplegia Novi Pazar

Improving the living conditions of PWDs by enhancing their mobility through provision of repairing services for the existing mobility and orthopaedic devices, purchase of the new ones and their maintenance. Additionally the project will raise awareness on the issues affecting the PWDs by organising round tables and workshops on these topics.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

14,076 Euros

12,952 Euros

1,124 Euros

Inclusive Academy

Fostering Social Cohesion in Multi-Ethnic Municipalities

Implemented by: Association of Psychologists Novi Pazar

Partner on the project: Citizens Association "Đurđevdan" Bela Palanka

Contributing to increased employability of vulnerable populations (young people with disabilities and Roma) in municipalities of Novi Pazar and Bela Palanka, by building more knowledgeable and skilled labour force, promoting social inclusion of target groups and creating opportunities for improving their living standard.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

19,065 Euros

14,914 Euros

4,151 Euros

Equality, diversity and dialogue in the local community

Fostering Social Cohesion in Multi-Ethnic Municipalities

Implemented by: Sandžak Committee for Protection of Human Rights and Freedoms

Contributing to inclusion of Bosniak minority through better representation of its needs and improved implementation of its rights. Development of local policies for exercising rights of national minorities and making them effective in local communities through improving the existing framework and supporting institutions dealing with protection of minority issues.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

4,825 Euros

4,825 Euros

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