November Recap: Strengthening Connections, Recognizing Excellence, and Preparing for the Future

November was a dynamic month for BH Futures Foundation, marked by opportunities to connect, celebrate, and plan ahead.

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dm Supports Vera Šnajder Award: Importance of Education and Empowering Women in STEM

This year, eight applications have been submitted by students currently studying or recently graduating in fields of STEM

Spotlight on Vladimir Mijić: Insights from DSC Europe 2024

We empower young professionals like Vladimir Mijić to thrive in their respective fields and make a lasting impact.

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Congratulations to Lamija Ahmetašević for Securing the Semblie Scholarship!

We are thrilled to announce that Lamija Ahmetašević has been selected as the recipient of the Semblie Scholarship, a prestigious opportunity recognizing excellence in engineering and technology.

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Congratulations to Six of Our Scholars on Securing the Emir Zec Memorial Scholarship!

This scholarship is not just about financial support; it’s a platform for scholars to carry forward Emir Zec’s legacy. It fosters personal growth and professional excellence while encouraging recipients to give back to their communities, just as Emir did.

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Connecting Talent Across Borders: Professional Networking in Paris for Bosnian-Herzegovinian Diaspora

The Bosnian-Herzegovinian diaspora in Paris continues to inspire, with events like these providing a vital space for sharing ideas, forging connections, and exploring new opportunities.

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For a Better Tomorrow: How BH Futures Foundation Opens Doors for Youth

Our Scholar Adnan shares his rich experience in education, volunteering, and professional growth within the Foundation, inspiring young people through his story of dedication, mentorship, and active engagement.

Inspiring Insights and Connections: BH Futures Foundation Scholars Reflect on the INDEL Symposium Experience

INDEL Symposium proved to be a transformative experience for these scholars, offering a blend of learning, inspiration, and professional growth. Read about what they had to say in this article.

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Three of Our Scholars Embrace Innovation at Network Conference in Neum

Three of our dedicated scholars had the incredible opportunity to attend the recent conference, immersing themselves in impactful sessions and networking with industry leaders.

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Our Scholar With Her Team Wins 1st Place at GOOD HACKathon

Our Scholar Ena Milković, with her team "1 0 0, created a smart app platform that identifies and locates environmental issues and connects initiators of eco projects and actions with volunteers and environmentally conscious organizations, foundations, and companies.

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Kajs Hadžić Joins Expert Panel on Encouraging Youth Return to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Our Research Chair: Kajs Hadžić participated in a roundtable organized by the Academy of Sciences and Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, focusing on the return of young educated professionals and PhD holders to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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DSC Europe 24: Call for Speakers

The leading AI event of the year - Data Science Conference Europe is celebrating its 10th anniversary! Join us at the Metropol Palace Hotel from November 18th to 22nd in Belgrade, Serbia!

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Panel Announcement - Made in BiH: Homegrown Brilliance with Global Impact

In a world that often places value on products and innovations from global powerhouses, Bosnia and Herzegovina is carving its own path and proving that world-class talent thrives at home. The "Made in BiH" panel shines a spotlight on the innovators, creators, and entrepreneurs who have defied expectations and built brands with international recognition, right from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Hana Babić Securing the Prestigious Amgen Scholarship

The journey to earning the Amgen Research Scholarship is a considerable challenge, and it begins long before the actual application. For Hana Babić, it started during university courses. At the University of Sarajevo, Hana built a strong foundation in theoretical genetics but understood that to thrive in the fast-paced, evolving field of science, practical experience was necessary.

BH Professionals Meetup - Mostar

On August 30th, in Timber and Stone Tavern, we held our Professionals Meetup in Mostar, and it was amazing! We gathered key professionals behind some of the most innovative companies in the BiH: Atos, Eviden, Yellow Brick, WalterCode, Nsoft, BH Telecom, ZenDev and others. With around 30 people in the audience.

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Annual Report 2023

Over the past two years, our organization has experienced transformative growth under our dedicated leadership team. For the first time, we welcomed several new staff members alongside our invaluable volunteers. We developed our first comprehensive strategy and defined a business model, laying the foundation for future growth. Essential procedures were established, financial processes refined, and agile methodologies implemented to enhance efficiency. Transitioning from a fully remote work model to a hybrid one has further improved collaboration and productivity.

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Leaders of Tomorrow Conference in Banja Luka inspires the next generation

The "Leaders of Tomorrow" conference in Banja Luka on July 12th inspired youth by promoting career opportunities in science, engineering, and creative industries. Keynotes and panel discussions emphasized the importance of education, global connections, and volunteer engagement, fostering a dynamic exchange of knowledge and experiences.

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Adnan Ferhatović: recipient of the 2024 BH Futures Foundation and LANACO joint scholarship.

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Enterprise skills academy completed for Codecta QA student engineers

Together with our friends at Codecta, we delivered a QA & Enterprise skills academy over a period of 6 months. Upskilling over 40 young people in Bosnia & Herzegovina.

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Breakfast with EU Innovator of the year, Michela Magas

While some were enjoying a few extra hours of sleep on Saturday morning, we got up super early to host the EU Innovator of the year for breakfast in Sarajevo. Together with our partners Softhouse Consulting and Swedish Chamber of Commerce in BiH we hosted Michela Magas for breakfast and exchanged valuable experiences.

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