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M6 Educational Centre and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje (UKIM) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on 4 March 2026, reaffirming and strengthening their strategic partnership aimed at connecting higher education, scientific research, and the business community.
Through this Memorandum, the two institutions confirm their shared commitment to developing and implementing modern educational and research initiatives, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and expertise, and supporting innovation and applied research to enhance technological development and strengthen workforce competitiveness.
A key focus of the partnership is the joint organization of the National High School Competition “Best Business Concept for Green Innovation”, which encourages young people to develop innovative thinking, entrepreneurial skills, and sustainable business solutions.
The competition was recently recognized by the European Training Foundation (ETF) as the Best Practice for Youth Skills Development in 2025. Selected from more than 250 applications representing over 50 countries, it received the ETF Green Skills Award 2025, recognizing its outstanding contribution to developing green skills and entrepreneurship among young people.
The final round of the “Best Business Concept for Green Innovation” competition will take place on 7 May 2026 at the M6 Educational Centre in Kavadarci. Applications are open to all secondary schools across North Macedonia through the official registration form.
Representatives of both institutions emphasized that the Memorandum represents an important step toward creating a sustainable platform for talent development, knowledge transfer, and innovation, benefiting students, businesses, and society as a whole.
In the coming period, M6 Educational Centre and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering – Skopje will work together to further expand their partnership through educational events, workshops, and joint projects designed to support students and professionals across technical and innovation-driven fields. The collaboration will be built on mutual support, the exchange of expertise and resources, and the systematic sharing of best practices to advance technological development, innovation, and excellence in both higher education and industry.
