Skopje, North Macedonia – The RISE Forum 2025 gathered young changemakers, institutional partners, and diplomats at Europe House Skopje to celebrate five years of fostering social innovation and entrepreneurship across the Western Balkans.
The Forum’s centerpiece featured inspiring presentations from RISE alumni — Combo Team, Yes for Less, and Inclusive Voices — who showcased their social business models and shared how they are creating positive impact in their communities and beyond.
The event’s highlight was the RISE Alumni Award, presented to Combo Team from North Macedonia, granting them €5,000 to further develop their business and expand their regional impact.
The Forum concluded with a networking cocktail, bringing together alumni, mentors, institutional partners, and diplomats — all united in their commitment to advancing sustainable youth entrepreneurship and regional cooperation in the Western Balkans.