What Enterprise Development Agency does

Enterprise Development Agency (Eda – Agencija za razvoj preduzeća) is a private development agency headquartered in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, operating since 1998 with a staff of 11-50. It functions as a non-profit project implementer rather than a commercial enterprise, acquiring and delivering complex international development projects on behalf of institutional donors including the European Union (multiple programs including Interreg ADRION, IPA, EU ProLocal, EU4PSD), Sweden/Sida, Switzerland, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Germany (BMZ/GIZ), and the British Embassy. The agency's stated purpose is creating and applying knowledge needed for enterprise and local community development in BiH and the Western Balkans, combining a research-driven diagnostic approach with development support aimed at practical, feasible innovations.

Eda's core offerings are donor-funded programs rather than commercial products. Active initiatives include SPRING (export-oriented SME support), DESET (digital and sustainable energy transition for manufacturing SMEs, run via the DIH IDEMO consortium led by Eda), BEST-DIH (digital innovation hub), BIM4Gov (Building Information Modeling for government), SBA in BiH / SBA in BiH2EU (alignment with the European Small Business Act), and KRIN (regional innovation network). Adjacent services include ChallengeLab workshops, C2CoLab innovation fund, Road to Export training (delivered with Open Trade Gate Sweden), and CBAM regulatory training. The agency applies established international methodologies (Cynefin, Project Cycle Management, Capacity Works, Agile/SCRUM, Outcome Harvesting) and does not develop proprietary technology. Distribution is through direct project implementation, training workshops, public calls on platforms such as spring.ba and umrezi.se, and content marketing via the edabl.org website, blog, and social channels.

Eda's revenue model is grant and contract-based: international donors fund multi-year programs that Eda implements either as lead partner or consortium member, with end beneficiaries (BiH SMEs, municipalities, public enterprises, unemployed persons) receiving services at no direct cost. Customer concentration is high on the funding side (a small set of institutional donors), while end-user demand is fragmented. Geographic reach is regional, focused on Bosnia and Herzegovina and the broader Western Balkans, with selective participation in EU-wide programs such as Interreg Europe. Leadership is anchored by Director Zdravko Miovčić, and the organization operates without disclosed parent company, equity investors, or acquisition activity.

Name

Enterprise Development Agency

Legal name

Eda - Agencija za razvoj preduzeća

Website

https://edabl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Enterprise Development Agency (Eda) is a Banja Luka-based development agency implementing EU- and donor-funded programs that support SMEs, municipalities, and public institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Western Balkans through consulting, training, and capacity building.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Economic Development Consulting

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Development & ICT4D / GovTech Technical Assistance (BPADAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Learning, EdTech Enablement & Connectivity for Education (BPADAKAH), International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB), Education Access & EdTech for Equity (Low-cost Learning, Skills Platforms) (BPAGALAH)

Keywords

• SME development services
• Public administration consulting
• Innovation network development
• Export-oriented business support
• Capacity building programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Banja Luka

HQ country

Bosnia & Herzegovina

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. International Development Funding: Eda operates as a non-profit development agency that implements complex international development projects funded by European Union, Swedish International Development Cooperation (Sida), Swiss government, Kingdom of the Netherlands, German government (BMZ/GIZ), British Embassy, and other international donors. Revenue comes from project implementation contracts and grants rather than commercial revenue generation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Eda is a non-profit development agency that implements international donor-funded development projects supporting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Western Balkans. It delivers training, consulting, policy harmonization, innovation network creation, export readiness, energy management, digital transformation, and public administration reform services as lead implementer or implementing partner for projects funded by the EU, Sweden/Sida, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Germany (BMZ/GIZ), and the UK.

Product overview

Enterprise Development Agency (Eda) offers a comprehensive portfolio of development programs and training services for SMEs in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The core offerings include SPRING (support program for export-oriented SMEs), DESET (digital energy transition), BEST-DIH (Digital Innovation Hub), BIM4Gov (building information modeling), SBA u BiH/SBA u BiH2EU (European Small Business Act alignment), and KRIN (regional innovation network). Supplementary modules include ChallengeLab workshops and C2CoLab innovation fund. Eda also provides specialized training programs such as CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) training and Road to Export training. The portfolio spans enterprise development, innovation support, digital transformation, energy transition, public administration reform, and human resources development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• SPRING Program A comprehensive support program for export-oriented SMEs in Bosnia and Herzegovina focusing on innovation, digital and green transition, and human resources management; implemented by Eda with Mozaik Foundation and SERDA.
• DESET (Digitally Enabled Sustainable Energy Transition) Project aimed at digital transformation and sustainable energy transition of manufacturing SMEs, implemented by DIH IDEMO consortium led by Eda with university and chamber partners.
• BEST-DIH (Digital Innovation Hub) Digital Innovation Hub initiative connecting business and education sectors to support digital transformation of SMEs in BiH.
• BIM4Gov Building Information Modeling project for government, supporting digital transformation of public sector processes and standards implementation.
• SBA u BiH / SBA u BiH2EU (Small Business Act) Project harmonizing strategic framework and support policies for SMEs in BiH with the European Small Business Act, funded by Sweden through the Swedish Embassy in BiH.
• KRIN (Creating Regional Innovation Network) Project creating a regional innovation network for wood-processing and metalworking sectors in Republika Srpska municipalities, co-financed by EU and German Government.
• CBAM Training Program Training program on Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism for SMEs, providing practical knowledge about CBAM regulations, reporting obligations, and compliance strategies.
• Road to Export Training Free online training program for SMEs on export to Swedish and EU markets, delivered by OTGS (Open Trade Gate Sweden) with approximately 15 hours of content over 5-6 weeks.

Quantifiable outcome

• SBA in BiH project: 2017-2021; SBA in BiH2EU project: 2022-2025; Successfully implemented SME policy frameworks
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and supporting.

• GIZ (German Development Agency)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIZ implements EU ProLocal program and partners with Eda on projects including KRIN (regional innovation network), LocalInterAct, and other local economic development initiatives. Provides technical expertise and project implementation support.
• Open Trade Gate Sweden (OTGS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOTGS - part of Sweden's National Board of Trade - delivers the Road to Export training program providing practical knowledge and tools for market entry to Swedish and EU markets. Partners with Eda in SPRING program implementation.
• Mozaik FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-implements the SPRING program alongside Eda and SERDA for supporting export-oriented SMEs in innovation and transformation.
• SERDA (Sarajevska regionalna razvojna agencija)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-implements SPRING program as regional development agency partner for Sarajevo region, working with Eda and Mozaik Foundation.
• DIH IDEMO ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEda leads the DIH IDEMO consortium (Digital Innovation Hub) with partners: Elektrotehnički fakultet Univerziteta u Banjoj Luci, Privredna komora Republike Srpske, Inovacioni centar Banja Luka, and Razvojna agencija Republike Srpske. Implements DESET project for digital and sustainable energy transition of manufacturing SMEs.
• International Labour Organization (ILO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEda partners with ILO on local employment partnerships, implementing training for active job searching and industrial workforce development in Prnjavor and other locations.
• Transparency International BiHmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on TAPE project for transparent and accountable public enterprises in BiH, working together on monitoring methodologies and governance improvements.
• ReSPA (Regional School of Public Administration)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEda prepared a study on Quality Management in Public Administration and Public Services in Western Balkans for ReSPA publication.
• Government Institutions (BiH, Republika Srpska, Federation BiH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEda works with multiple government bodies including Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations BiH, Ministry of Development, Entrepreneurship and Crafts FBiH, Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining RS, and local governments for policy development and implementation.
• Local Governments (Prnjavor, Derventa, Laktaši, etc.)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with municipalities including Prnjavor, Derventa, Laktaši, and others for local economic development, employment initiatives, and export support through projects like LocalInterAct and KRIN.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SNV Netherlands Development Organisation: Dutch development NGO with a similar non-profit, donor-funded model implementing enterprise development and governance projects in transition economies. Operates in the same donor ecosystem (Netherlands, EU, Sida) as Eda.
• NIRAS: Danish development and engineering consultancy active in EU pre-accession and Western Balkans projects. Comparable scope of SME development, public administration reform, and policy harmonization work funded by EU and Nordic donors.
• HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation: Swiss development NGO implementing enterprise development, vocational training, and governance projects in transition economies with SDC funding. Operates in adjacent donor ecosystem and similar thematic areas.
• Particip GmbH: German development consultancy implementing EU- and BMZ-funded projects on local economic development, governance, and SME support. Closely aligned with Eda in methodology (Capacity Works) and project focus areas.
• SERDA (Sarajevo Economic Region Development Agency): Regional development agency in Sarajevo implementing SME support and innovation programs; co-implements the SPRING program with Eda and Mozaik Foundation. Closest geographic and functional peer.
• GOPA Worldwide Consultants: German development consulting firm implementing EU-, BMZ-, and World Bank-funded projects globally, including economic development and SME support programs in transition economies. Closely comparable to Eda in business model and target donor programs.
• GFA Consulting Group: Hamburg-based development consultancy implementing EU- and KfW/BMZ-funded projects across Eastern Europe, Western Balkans, and MENA. Directly comparable in operating model, donor mix, and thematic focus on SME and governance reform.

Broad incumbents

• GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit): Germany's federal development agency implements donor-funded projects in over 120 countries, including the Western Balkans. Comparable as a co-implementer and partner of Eda on EU ProLocal, KRIN, and LocalInterAct, though at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• UNDP Bosnia and Herzegovina: UN Development Programme country office in BiH operating parallel SME development, governance, and anti-corruption programs. Larger scale and broader mandate, but overlapping thematic coverage.

Regional players

• REDAH (Regional Development Agency for Herzegovina): Regional development agency in Herzegovina implementing EU-funded local economic development and SME programs. Comparable operating model but geographically separate within BiH.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/razvojna_eda
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/agencijaEda
• Facebookfacebook.com/Eda.development.agency
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/enterprise-development-agency-eda

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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