OsnaŽene – the first digital platform for women entrepreneurs won the Regional Butterfly Innovation Award 2025 in the Women Innovation category at the Butterfly Innovation Forum held on November 19 in Sremska Kamenica
The award is presented by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), an institution that brings together Western Balkan countries, EU member states, and international organizations, with the aim of promoting innovation, economic development, digital transformation, and regional cooperation.
This recognition confirms that the OsnaŽene platform has become a prominent regional model of digital and social innovation, particularly as a project significant for women’s economic empowerment, enhancing digital skills, and improving the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Today, OsnaŽene brings together more than 1,590 members from 12 countries, offering:
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Micro-sites for each entrepreneur
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A regional web shop without commission
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Trainings, webinars, and mentorship
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Support in brand development and digital marketing
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Networking opportunities at the regional level
This award comes just a few months after the platform won first place at the European Enterprise Promotion Award 2024 in the Digital Transition category, making this project one of the most awarded initiatives in the field of women’s entrepreneurship at both European and regional levels.