Open Call for the Bitove Family Entrepreneurship Program

International expertise for the growth and development of Macedonian companies

Macedonia2025 has opened a new call for the Bitove Family Entrepreneurship Program. Through the program, Macedonian small and medium-sized companies get the opportunity to work directly with an experienced Canadian consultant who, over a few weeks and together with the company's team, identifies the key challenges and proposes concrete solutions for growth. The cost of the consultant's engagement is covered by Macedonia2025.

The program is implemented with the support of the Bitove family, in partnership with the Canadian organization Catalyste+. Its goal is to help companies improve their operations, increase their competitiveness and create new opportunities for growth.

About the program

The Bitove Family Entrepreneurship Program gives companies the opportunity to work directly with Canadian consultants who have many years of management and international experience.

Each selected company is matched with a consultant whose expertise fits its specific needs. The consultant works directly with management and employees for two to four weeks, with a focus on practical recommendations and improvements to the business.

Areas in which companies can receive support:

• Growth strategy and company development

• Improvement of business processes and operational efficiency

• Sales, marketing and development of new markets

• Development of new products and services

• Financial planning and financial management

• Organizational development and stronger management

• Production, quality control and process optimization

The program is open to companies from different industries, and the areas of support are defined according to their specific needs.

Companies that have already taken part

What does Macedonia2025 provide?

Macedonia2025 covers the cost of the Canadian consultant's engagement and the consultant's international travel to Macedonia.

In cooperation with Catalyste+, Macedonia2025 coordinates the selection process, the choice of a suitable Canadian consultant and the delivery of the consulting engagement.

Company obligations

The participating company needs to provide:

• Accommodation and meals for the consultant during the stay

• Local transport, if needed

Who can apply?

The program is intended for small and medium-sized companies that meet the following criteria:

• The company has existed for at least three years

• The owner and the manager of the company are Macedonian citizens and residents of Macedonia

• The company is in good financial standing and has the capacity to implement the recommendations

• Management shows a high level of commitment to active participation in the program

• The company has a person with a good command of English who will be available and will work directly with the consultant

• The company meets the criteria for a small or medium-sized company

Priority will be given to companies that are export-oriented, develop innovative products or services and have potential for further growth.

How to apply?

Applying is simple and requires no additional documentation. You enter the required information directly in the application form.

1. Download the application form: LINK

2. Complete it in English

3. Send it to: bojana@macedonia2025.com

Application deadline: 11 December 2026
For additional questions, contact us at bojana@macedonia2025.com.