Open Call – Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Program supported by the Bitov Foundation and Catalyst+ Canada 2026

About the Program

The program enables Macedonian companies to receive professional support and consulting from experienced Canadian consultants with extensive international experience and outstanding professional achievements. The consultants work on the specific challenges faced by companies, contributing to faster growth, increased competitiveness and internationalization.

Each company is paired with a consultant whose expertise and experience match its specific needs. The consultants transfer advanced business tools, processes and systems to improve organizational, production, analytical and marketing capacities through training and mentoring lasting between two to four weeks. The main sectors covered by the consultants are: finance, tourism and hospitality, agribusiness, ICT, natural resource management, renewable energy sources, food industry and others. The program does not exclude any sector.

The program was established in cooperation with Catalyste+  (formerly SECO SACO) a Canadian organization with 50 years of experience in the field of international economic development. The organization works on private sector development and strengthening structures that promote economic and social change at local, national and international levels.

What does Macedonia2025 provide?

As part of the program, Macedonia2025 covers all costs for engaging the consultants. Additionally, the organization conducts the evaluation of applications, leads the entire selection process, organizes interviews with the consultants and coordinates cooperation with Catalyste+. Representatives of Macedonia2025 continuously monitor the cooperation between the consultants and companies.

Company Obligations

The company must provide:

• A person who will be continuously available to the consultant, will work closely with him during the visit and has good knowledge of the English language.
• Accommodation and meal costs during the consultant's entire stay.
• Local travel expenses for the consultant (if needed).

Who can apply?

The program is intended for micro, small and medium companies that meet the following conditions:

• Minimum one year of active operation;
• The owner and manager of the company is a Macedonian citizen and resident;
• A person from the company who will be continuously available to the consultant, will work closely with him during the visit and has good knowledge of the English language;
• High level of commitment from the company's management;
• In good financial condition (has the ability to implement the consultant's changes and recommendations);
• Meet the criteria for micro, small and medium companies.

*Priority will be given to companies that are export-oriented and offer innovative solutions.

Companies that have participated in the program so far

How to apply?

You need to submit:

• Completed application (in English language) – download it HERE;
• A brief description of your company and reasons why you need a consultant (in English language);
• If you have – additional documents, brochures or catalogs for the company.

All interested companies must submit the documents to the Program Coordinator, Bojana Kiseloski, at the following address – bojana@macedonia2025.com

The final deadline for submitting applications is 15 March 2026.

If you have any additional questions, please contact us at bojana@macedonia2025.com.