To support partner countries’ universities (PCUs) in the modernisation and quality enhancement process of higher education by development of clear R&D strategies based on analytical assessment and benchmark analysis until 30. 6. 2009 2. To contribute to knowledge triangle of education, research and innovation at PCUs by establishing R&D Service Centres until 31.1.2010. 3. To support PCUs to approach European Higher Education Area (EHEA) and European Research Area (ERA) by implementation of models for strenghtening international cooperation networks among partner countries higher education institutions, EU universities (EUU), industry and society until 30.11.2011.

Ss. Cyril and Methodius University Business Start-up Centre
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, University of Sarajevo, University of Prishtina, CIRPS, Centro Interuniversitarion di Ricerca Per lo Sviluppo sostenibile, Università di Roma "Sapienza", World University Service Austrian Committee (WUS Austria), Austin, Pock & Partners GmbH, Research Services, University of Oxford, University of Oxford, University of Podgorica, K-CIRT - Kosovo Centre for International Higher Education, Research and Technology Co-operation