Project acronym: LIFE25-CAP-MK-eHUB4LIFE
Project number: 101233810
Call: Technical Assistance projects for Capacity Building (LIFE-2025-TA-CAP)
Starting Date: 1 October 2025
End Date: 30 September 2028
Budget: 444 240.00 EUR
EU Maximum amount of grant: 422 028.00
Project coordinator: Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning (MoEPP)
Project partner: The Knowledge and Skills Management Centre K&S Skopje (K&S Skopje)
Project Coordinator: Vlatko Trpeski
General objective
Increasing participation in LIFE calls for proposals and enhancing the overall quality of submitted applications.
Summary
Republic of North Macedonia, on 3 July 2023 in Bussels, formally signed an agreement to associate with the LIFE Programme, the European Union’s flagship initiative dedicated to supporting environmental and climate action. As a newly associated country, North Macedonia faces challenges stemming from limited experience and institutional capacity in the areas targeted by LIFE Programme, particularly among personnel within the relevant ministries serving as NCP network.
The eHUB4LIFE Project has been established to address these challenges by enhancing the effective participation of national beneficiaries in the LIFE Programme. Its overarching objective is to strengthen the capacity of National Contact Points (NCP) network through coordinated measures that enable them to assist current and prospective applicants in preparing high-quality project proposals.
The sustainability of the project will be ensured through the development of a digital support platform, the LIFEMKeHUB. This platform will offer professional guidance, resources, and tools to facilitate access to LIFE Programme funding. By enhancing both the quantity and quality of submitted applications, the initiative aims to significantly strengthen national contribution to the European environmental and climate objectives.
Expected Impacts
1. Enhanced national engagement in the LIFE Programme
- Increased number of high-quality project proposals submitted by national beneficiaries.
- Greater representation of North Macedonia in EU-funded environmental and climate initiatives.
- Strengthened contribution to EU environmental and climate objectives.
2. Improved institutional capacity and expertise
- Strengthened competencies of the National Contact Point (NCP) network in guiding applicants.
- More effective support for stakeholders through targeted training and knowledge-sharing.
- Reduced fragmentation and improved coordination among national institutions involved in LIFE.
3. Sustainable digital infrastructure for long-term support
- Establishment of the LIFE MK eHUB platform as a permanent national resource.
- Continued access to tools, guidance, and funding information for future applicants.
- Increased transparency and efficiency in accessing LIFE Programme opportunities.
4. Broader stakeholder involvement and awareness
- Expanded national awareness of LIFE Programme opportunities across sectors.
- Active engagement of municipalities, academia, industry, NGOs, and professional associations.
- Creation of a national stakeholder database to support future collaboration and outreach.
5. Policy alignment and strategic integration
- Improved harmonization of national environmental legislation with EU standards.
- Integration of project results in national policies and development programmes.
- Strategic use of complementary financial instruments to support LIFE-related initiatives.
6. Long-term sustainability and funding diversification
- Increased visibility and uptake of project results beyond the project’s duration.
- Attraction of additional funds to support environmental and climate actions.
- Strengthened national ecosystem for green innovation and project development.
More information on https://eulife.mk