Programme Timeline:
- Application Launch: 31st May 2025
- Application Deadline: 31st July 2025
- Selection Interviews: 15th June – 5th August 2025
- Announcement of Selected Team: 10th August 2025
- Programme Kick-off: Dates TBA on Monday 31st 2025
About the Programme
The Innovation Policy Ignition Programme is designed to empower regions around the world to co-create entrepreneurship and innovation strategies that stimulate inclusive economic growth and build long-term resilience. The Programme brings together policymakers, academics, entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders, and applies world-class research and sharing of best practices drawn from the Cambridge innovation ecosystem, adapted to specific regional characteristics and priorities.
Programme Structure
The 2025/26 programme will run for six months, combining hybrid learning sessions with a residential visit to Cambridge, where participants will engage in intensive workshops and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange. Participants will also receive continued support to refine and implement their regional innovation action plans.
Who Should Apply
Applications are open to motivated individuals from Serbia representing the following sectors:
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Government / Public Policy
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Academia / Research
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Corporate / Industry
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Entrepreneurs
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Risk Capital (VCs, angel investors)
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NGOs focused on innovation or economic development
To apply, please prepare the following and upload them via the form:
• Completed application questionnaire (included in the form)
• CV (2 pages max)
• Short statement of support from your organisation (if applicable)
We encourage all eligible and interested individuals to submit their applications and take part in this exceptional opportunity to engage with one of the world’s leading innovation ecosystems.
For further information, inquiries , please contact us at: ipipcambridgeprogramme@britserbcham.com, please visit the link to fill out the registation form https://form.typeform.com/to/LFOW9BEA
