SmartUp acts as an eco-system builder connecting different stakeholders to promote and develop social innovation thus building a society that is socially, environmentally and economically sustainable. SmartUp was established in June 2014 with a goal to make the most of technology to advance human development by encouraging innovative solutions to social and economic problems. SmartUp was recognized as a place which brings people together to learn, share, and collaborate — where social entrepreneurs, community activists, nonprofits, and others, can come together to share ideas, insights, and experiences. We back new ideas to tackle the big challenges of our time, from the pressures of an aging education needs to stretched public services and a fast-changing jobs market. In a society that is socially, environmentally and economically sustainable the Social Innovation Lab is the number one change agent that shapes and drives the social innovation eco-system. It’s the Balkan most recognized body for providing support to the co-creation process of social innovation development that continuously works to create and enable a safe space for collaboration for all ecosystem actors. We believe in a diverse range of personnel to bring creative skills, thoughts, and ideas to the table. Cycling junkie, loves tech and has a masters in “Aliexpress” Latino dancer in disguise; impromptu travel guide and Blacklist fan Loves burning existential dread-inducing questions, fascinated by everything Japanese (not the shortest explaining person, clearly) Irony and satire are her bread and butter; party persooooon (can you feel the energy rising?) Education is her thing; wait can i fit it in a single tweet? #Gab4e Climate and social justice warrior; goes “aaaa” whenever she sees vivid colors If you need an apartment in Ohrid, he’s your man. Out-going and sassy; future tech guru Zivjo! PhD in Ex. Yu FUNK and retro clothing; party animal Tech and travelling; everything adventurous and out of the comfort Retro is her jam, guitar and talks about the 90’s; that’s daaamn! Graphics ninja, specialized in the art of drinking coffee at 5 in the morning Future president; travel expert and visionary thinkerAbout our lab
Our knowledge, skills, and vision for the future enable us to see opportunities where others see problems and motivate us to look for creative solutions where partnerships are the key elements that shape and steer the system in a whole new direction. Its all about the people, their needs and their vision. It is about us!
SmartUp is established with a mission to catalyze social innovation in the country and the region.
Our Milestone
Established
Year of sparkling discussions
Making a real impact
Our vision
Meet our team
Nikolco Gosev
President
Sofija Bogeva
Lab Coordinator
Aleksandar Lazovski
Project Manager
Jana Neshkovikj
Digital Marketing Manager
Gabriela Doneva
Project Assistant
Ena Utevska
Event Organizer
Stefan Marinceski
Programmer & Network Administrator
Martina Boshkovska
Project Assistant
Lina Ivanova
Youth Engagement
Marko Paloski
IT & Technical Support
Aleksandra Zografska
Volunteer
Aleksandra Bendevska
Graphic Designer and Illustrator
Veronika Tomova
Economic development
Our Belief
If you want to be incrementally better, be competitive. If you want to be exponentially better, be cooperative. We see problems as opportunities and we believe that Individuals and communities are the best agents of sustainable development.
Our valuable partners
