March 9, 2026
News/Events Partner The Secretariat

Ms. Helbichova, IVF Director address to the #LeadBalkans Conference

As prepared for delivery Esteemed ministers, ambassadors, colleagues from the Western Balkans Fund, dear friends It is my privilege to join you this afternoon at the opening conference LEADBALKANS, strengthening.

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News/Events Partner Podgorica The Secretariat

Germany officially becomes WBF newest partner

In the framework of the celebration of the Montenegrin Presidency of the Western Balkans Fund for 2026, we had another major reason to celebrate. The Western Balkans Fund and the.

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News/Events Partner

Celebrating 18 years of RCC

Yesterday in Sarajevo, we were pleased to join the Regional Cooperation Council in marking its 18th anniversary. As the RCC reaches maturity, it has helped the Western Balkans move from.

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News/Events Partner The Secretariat

WBF welcomes high ranking German Delegation

Yesterday, at the Secretariat, together with the WBF Presidency-in-Office, Montenegro, we had the pleasure of welcoming a high-level German Delegation, with representatives from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and.

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7th Call for Proposals News/Events Partner The Secretariat

WBF receives high award from Japan

Yesterday, at a special reception in Tirana, the Western Balkans Fund proudly received a Certificate of Commemoration celebrating and recognizing the achievements of our long-standing cooperation. The certificate was presented.

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News/Events Partner

WBF and Germany to cooperate closer

Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming to our Secretariat Mr. Neumeyer, representative of the Federal Foreign Office in Berlin, and Mr. Kempinski, from the German Embassy in Tirana The.

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News/Events Partner The Secretariat

Visegrad Fund Info Week 2025

Interested in getting funding for your project, scholarship, or fellowship? The autumn edition of the 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱’𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 is coming up between September 8 and 11, 2025! Series.

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News/Events Success Stories Tirana WBF-IVF Fellowship

Dr. Luli, sharing a Fellow success story

Last Friday, the Western Balkans Fund and the International Visegrad Fund proudly announced the 𝟰𝟰 winners of the second edition of the 𝑾𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏 𝑩𝒂𝒍𝒌𝒂𝒏𝒔 – 𝑽𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒅 𝑭𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑. Choosing from over.

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News/Events The Secretariat WBF-IVF Fellowship

RESULTS of Western Balkans-Visegrad Fellowships

Together with the International Visegrad Fund, we are pleased to announce 44 applicants for the joint Western Balkans-Visegrad Fellowship Program. Check the results at the following attached PDF. Researchers, lecturers.

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News/Events WBF-IVF Fellowship

Fellowship application phase ends with 104 applicants

The Western Balkans Fund is happy to announce that the Second Call for Applications to the Western Balkans – Visegrad Fellowship has successfully concluded, with a total of 104 applications.

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News/Events WBF-IVF Fellowship

Celebrating 25 years of the Visegrad Fund

Today, in Bratislava, we proudly participated in the celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the International Visegrad Fund. Since its creation, the IVF has set the standard.

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News/Events Partner The Secretariat

WBF hosts a reception to appreciate partners

On Friday, the Western Balkans Fund had the pleasure of hosting an informal gathering with some of our closest partners who played a key role in the successful organization of.

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