On June 1, 2022, at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of St. Cyril and Methodius in Skopje, the competition “Best Business Concept – 2022” was held. The organizers of the event were the Business start up center at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University “St. Cyril and Methodius”, the National Center for Development of Innovation and Entrepreneurial Learning (NCDIEL) and the main organizer of the event, Macedonia 2025. 16 teams from all high schools and secondary vocational schools in the territory of the Republic of North Macedonia participated in the competition, of which:
- Innovative adventure from SUGS “Nikola Karev” Skopje – won first place
- 3D Factory from SOTU “Gjorgji Naumov” Bitola – won second place
- Progress – Park Smart from SUGS “Josip Broz Tito” Skopje and
- ECO BAG from SEPUGS “Arseni Jovkov” Skopje – won third place
The “Best Business Concept – 2022” competition was aimed at raising awareness among young people about creating innovative solutions, as well as developing the skills of recognizing opportunities, creativity, valuing ideas, mobilizing resources, financial and economic literacy, etc. as key EntreComp competencies.