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

City of Vranje

Southern and Eastern Serbia - Pčinjski District

Level of development - Group II

Active enterprises - -

Active entrepreneurs - -

81,468


Citizens
h-money

38,982


Average income

860


Area
Vranje
Vranje
Vranje
Vranje
Vranje

10


improving business competitiveness

3


improving business environment

4


strengthening social cohesion and inclusion

457,779 Euros

352,928 Euros

(77% EU PRO)

104,851 Euros

(23% Co-funding)

250,890 Euros

Support to an entrepreneur in wood processing - K-Prom

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The entrepreneur is engaged in the production of interior doors. The grant will be utilised to procure industrial machines for gluing foil on door panels in order to increase the production capacity and create two new jobs immediately and another two subsequently. The entrepreneur will be conducting corporate social responsibility activities related to donation of interior doors to socially vulnerable families in cooperation with the local centre for social work.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

22,350 Euros

15,630 Euros

6,720 Euros

Support to an entrepreneur in furniture production - Stajić Dekor

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The entrepreneur is engaged in production of furniture, mostly different kinds of sofas. The project envisages procurement of modern sewing machine in order to increase the production capacity, improve the quality of products and create six new jobs immediately and another ten subsequently. The entrepreneur will be conducting corporate social responsibility activities that include the donation of furniture to student dormitories and institutions that care for children without parental care.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

17,680 Euros

13,600 Euros

4,080 Euros

Support to an entrepreneur in food production- Nanin recept s juga

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The entrepreneur is engaged in HACCP certified fruit and vegetable processing and the production of zimnica ("ajvar" being the main product). The grant will be utilised to procure grinding and roasting machines, a cooling chamber and pasteuriser in order to increase the production capacity and quality of products and engage new employees. Two new jobs will be created immediately, and another six in the long term. The entrepreneur will be conducting corporate social responsibility activities that include financial donations in support of the medical treatment of fellow citizens, as well as financial and product donations to the local safe house.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

13,350 Euros

10,680 Euros

2,670 Euros

Support to the Biznis Inkubator Centar Yumco: Improving business and marketing potential of startup companies within the business incubator in Vranje

Support to Business Support Organisations

Tenants of BIC Yumco are predominantly furniture manufacturing start-up companies with high production costs due to small production volume resulting in higher retail prices than those of the larger competitors. Additionally, inadequate manufacturing equipment impacts the quality, appearance and the transport costs of the products. Lack of the per-part packaging equipment to allow assembling at the customer's address increases transportation costs and impedes online store marketing potential for the custom-made furniture manufacturers. The project envisages procurement of the packaging equipment and organisation of a fair to present the start-up companies - predominantly BIC tenants.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

14,680 Euros

13,208 Euros

1,472 Euros

Support to an entrepreneur in clothing production Ninatex VR

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The textile (clothing) production enterprise will procure three professional, computerised and automatised machines resulting in increased production of current and introduction of new line of waterproof items – jackets, trousers and raincoats. The production currently employs six workers while resulting job creation is four immediate posts and additional two within a three-year period. The proposed CSR activity that will be implemented in coordination with City administration envisages the donations of both clothing from its own production programme to children with special needs and hospital bed sheet sets to the Vranje hospital.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

17,522 Euros

13,733 Euros

3,789 Euros

Support to a food producing enterprise Radulović M&S d.o.o.

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The fruit and vegetable processing family business will procure an additional line for washing and cleaning of fruits which will result in a production capacity increase and will provide better sanitary conditions of the products making it more suitable for export. The production currently employs three workers while resulting job creation is two immediate posts and additional two within a three-year period. The proposed CSR activity envisages financial donations to three local primary schools, a kindergarten and local monasteries.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

27,466 Euros

22,096 Euros

5,370 Euros

Support to a wood (furniture) production enterprise Sim stil d.o.o.

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The wood (furniture) production enterprise will procure a vertical panel cutting machine resulting in increased production capacity and product quality. The production currently employs seven workers while resulting job creation is four immediate posts and additional three within a three-year period. The proposed CSR activity envisages donations in furniture to an orphanage in Vranje and a local social service centre.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

26,000 Euros

20,000 Euros

6,000 Euros

Support to a food production enterprise Agropartner Fruits d.o.o.

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The fruit and vegetable processing enterprise will procure equipment for inspection, cutting and classification of fruit that will increase efficiency. The production currently employs two workers while resulting job creation is two immediate posts and additional two within a three-year period. The proposed CSR activity envisages financial support to development of the local social service centre which works with children with disabilities, elders and other vulnerable groups.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

37,491 Euros

29,649 Euros

7,842 Euros

Support to a furniture production enterprise Euro spin d.o.o.

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The wood (furniture) production and trade micro enterprise will procure a new production line and develop a new product range that should increase revenues, open new markets and develop export opportunities. The production currently employs three workers while resulting job creation is three immediate posts and additional five within a three-year period. The proposed CSR activity envisages donation of 15 beds to the Centre for development of social protection services from Vranje.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

36,035 Euros

28,509 Euros

7,526 Euros

Support to a plastic and paper producing enterprise Termopod d.o.o., Vranjska Banja

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The plastic (bubble wrap) production micro enterprise will procure equipment for producing straight PVC foil in order to increase efficiency and strengthen the market position. The production currently employs five workers while immediate job creation is two new jobs and additional three within a three-year period. The proposed CSR activity envisages donation of construction foil to be used for building houses for the socially disadvantaged families.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

38,316 Euros

29,474 Euros

8,842 Euros

156,635 Euros

Development of Technical Documentation for Reconstruction of Multimedia - Business Centre

Technical Documentation

The development of technical documentation for the Multimedia-Business Centre will create conditions for its reconstruction which, once finalised, will provide support to businesses, promotion of the investment potential of Vranje and the region and substantially contribute to the development of tourism, especially congress and cultural tourism.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

62,980 Euros

30,000 Euros

32,980 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:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

2,141 Euros

2,141 Euros

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Improvement of GIS Vranje through Integration of New Design Services

Introduction and Development of GIS

The City of Vranje previously introduced GIS in order to attract investments i.e. boost economic development through identification and promotion of its development potential. Improved GIS will provide the data regarding constructed and planned infrastructure, urban planning conditions, cadastre parcels, streets, available parking spaces allowing for the improved data available for future investors, with special focus on mapping the locations for renewable solar energy.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

91,514 Euros

76,000 Euros

15,514 Euros

50,254 Euros

Relaxation of the body and brilliance of the mind

Fostering Social Cohesion in Multi-Ethnic Municipalities

Implemented by: Muscular Dystrophy Association of Jablanica District

Partner on the project: Association of People with Paraplegia Vranje

Cultivating psycho-social and health status of persons with disabilities (PWD) in Jablanica and Pčinja Districts through introduction of an innovative therapeutic programme and teaching PWDs to independently practice therapeutic massage and art therapy.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

3,702 Euros

3,702 Euros

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We create, hence we exist – one step further

Fostering Social Cohesion in Multi-Ethnic Municipalities

Implemented by: Multiple Sclerosis Association of Pčinja District

Economic, social and psychological empowerment of women with multiple sclerosis (MS) and Roma women by organising joint workshops for developing handcraft skills, followed by a cooperative or individual sale exhibitions to market their crafts.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

16,850 Euros

14,804 Euros

2,046 Euros

Improvement of inter-ethnic cooperation between Vranje and Tutin through empowerment of women and girls from ethnic minority groups and networking of relevant actors from the local communities

Fostering Social Cohesion in Multi-Ethnic Municipalities

Implemented by: Citizens' Association "NEXUS - Vranje"

Partner on the project: Citizens' Association "IMPULS“ Tutin

Enhancing the social inclusion and active engagement in social change of women and girls from ethnic minority groups in Vranje and Tutin through inter-municipal cooperation of relevant social actors. Simultaneously the employees of educational institutions will be trained in innovative methods of intercultural teaching.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

14,984 Euros

14,984 Euros

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Changes for Roma

Fostering Social Cohesion in Multi-Ethnic Municipalities

Implemented by: Youth Forum for Roma Education

Partner on the project: CSO “Roma Cultural Centre”

Improving access to work of hard-to-employ categories of Roma population, through organisation of vocational trainings and internships, workshops for active job search, provision of grants for business starting and networking with the local institutions and business sector.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

14,718 Euros

14,718 Euros

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