Association "Digital Fabrication Laboratory"

EU Legislative Interests

Proposal for a Regulation establishing harmonised rules on Artificial Intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act) – COM/2021/206 final Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 on harmonised rules on fair access to and use of data (Data Act) Decision (EU) 2022/2481 establishing the Policy Programme “Path to the Digital Decade” Proposal for a Regulation establishing a framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem (European Chips Act) – COM/2022/46 final Proposal for a Regulation on Ecodesign for Sustainable Products – COM/2022/142 final Proposal for a Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste – COM/2022/677 final Council Recommendation on a reinforced Youth Guarantee (“Bridge to Jobs”) – 2020/C 372/01 Council Recommendation on Individual Learning Accounts – 2022/C 243/01

Communication Activities

None during the last reporting period. FabLab B&H’s interest‑representation in 2024–2025 has been limited to internal monitoring of the legislative files listed above and occasional bilateral exchanges with stakeholders. No dedicated events, campaigns, position papers or publications were produced that fall within the scope of this field.

Interests Represented

Does not represent commercial interests

Member Of

Formal memberships, confederations & networks Fab Foundation – certified FabLab in the 2 000‑strong global fabrication network. Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) – node in the EU’s SME support and brokerage platform. Digital Innovation Hub “Digital Storm” – registered in the EC DIH Catalogue. European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) programmes: Core Partner – EIT Manufacturing ( 2022‑). Community Hub – EIT Urban Mobility (Community Hub for  SI‑HR‑BA and Country Representative, 2025‑). Participant – EIT Digital, EIT Deep Tech Talent, EIT Global Outreach – DeepTecher. EU Pact for Skills – early signatory in the Manufacturing Large‑Scale Partnership. Center of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) network – recognised by ETF.eu. Western Balkans DIH Network – via the EU4Digital programme. enpact Berlin‑Sarajevo‑Tirana startup ecosystem – connector organisation. Thematic alliances & professional bodies Adriatic Aerospace Association (AAA) – member; co‑organiser of the Brijuni “Space Safety” conference. Precious Plastic – host lab for regional circular‑economy recycling hub. Maker Faire Network – licensed organiser of Sarajevo Maker Faire (since 2022). Sponsorships, contributions & strategic partnerships Founding sponsor & mentor – GTECH Entrepreneurial Challenge (green‑tech start‑ups). Event partner – Innovation Nation IEEE Challenge & Economy Olympics. Municipality Centar Sarajevo – partner on the InnoXcellerate Living Lab & future Sarajevo Sci‑Tech Park. Bosnia‑Herzegovina IP Office (BIPO) – cooperation on the SEDEP IP Clinic and AI‑driven IP services. (Extended partner list: https://fablab.ba/partners)

Additional Information

FabLab B&H is a Sarajevo‑based, non‑profit RTO with no Brussels office and no paid lobbyists. EU‑policy work is a minor side‑task handled mainly by the Director and an admin assistant; all other staff are charged to project budgets that are contractually ring‑fenced to technical deliverables and therefore excluded, in line with Transparency Register Guidelines II.5, heading 14 All other EU income (Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, Interreg, Erasmus+ projects, forthcoming EIT Urban Mobility RIS Hub grant) is strictly action‑specific and does not finance our operating or advocacy costs. Should any part of a future grant be re‑allocated to general operations, we will pro‑rate that amount and update this declaration accordingly. We confirm that staff, travel, office, event, membership and publication costs relevant to interest representation have all been included and no eligible category has been omitted.