Slovakia
Beneficiary state since 2004 · EEA Grants & Norway Grants · Capital: Bratislava · Population 5.4m
Headline figures for Slovakia
Donor programme partners
Bilateral initiatives
124 recorded, showing the 12 largest by grant
CULTURE CONNETS - TREBØ MORE CULTURE
The initiative aims to establish a bilateral cooperation between the City of Bodø and the City of Trenčín that have been chosen as the European Cities of Cultural for 2024 and 2026. The cooperation will focus on the area of the culture dialog, civil society, good governance and fundamental rights and freedoms, including the opportunity for the City of Trenčín and relevant organization to participate in programming of the Bodø 2024 events. The organisations shall exchange know-how and knowledge about the implementation of the European Capital of Culture projects in the selected areas. The partnership shall provide excellent opportunity for exchanges, secondments and study trips and research activity. The initiative shall deliver a capacity building program ‘Cultivating accessibility’ for increasing accessibility and inclusion of cultural venues as well as study called ‘Counter Effect’ connected with the military history of both cities and how this military history influences the current outlook of their citizens on democracy. The initiative shall also support the capitalization of cultural-specific regional potential, activities and assets derived within the implementation of the European Capital of Culture projects as impulses for sustainable socio-economic development of the involved cities and actively support capacity building processes of local actors related to the European Capital of Culture projects. Expected period of the implementation is in 2024-2025.
€670k awarded
FBR-PDI-029 CULTURE CONNECTS – TREBØ MORE CULTURE
The initiative aims to establish a bilateral cooperation between the City of Bodø and the City of Trenčín that have been chosen as the European Cities of Cultural for 2024 and 2026. The cooperation will focus on the area of the culture dialog, civil society, good governance and fundamental rights and freedoms, including the opportunity for the City of Trenčín and relevant organization to participate in programming of the Bodø 2024 events. The organisations shall exchange know-how and knowledge about the implementation of the European Capital of Culture projects in the selected areas. The partnership shall provide excellent opportunity for exchanges, secondments and study trips and research activity. The initiative shall deliver a capacity building program ‘Cultivating accessibility’ for increasing accessibility and inclusion of cultural venues as well as study called ‘Counter Effect’ connected with the military history of both cities and how this military history influences the current outlook of their citizens on democracy. The initiative shall also support the capitalization of cultural-specific regional potential, activities and assets derived within the implementation of the European Capital of Culture projects as impulses for sustainable socio-economic development of the involved cities and actively support capacity building processes of local actors related to the European Capital of Culture projects. Expected period of the implementation is in 2024-2025.
€670k awarded
Preventively and actively together
The pre-defined bilateral initiative shall further expand the bilateral dimension of the two pre-defined projects in this programming period - Pro Monumenta II & Red Monastery – Reborn under the ‘Culture’ programme. The initiative shall provide a comprehensive framework for bilateral cooperation between the Slovak and Norwegian Monuments Boards, including: - joint restoration of a small monument over several months (monk’s house) - raising awareness of the need for preventive maintenance of monuments through a media campaign in Slovakia and Norway, - joint works on a platform that would lead to the development of a widely available mobile application providing advice on preventive maintenance of monuments, - transfer of experience with the established model of preventive maintenance of monuments by Slovak and Norwegian experts in other interested EEA countries - joint study tours of monuments restored in the recent past in the Czech Republic, - international conference on preventive maintenance systems in selected EEA countries, to present the concept and results of the introduction of the preventive maintenance system, - evaluation of the Pro Monumenta concept, to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of preventive maintenance in protecting cultural heritage, including recommendations for bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
€500k awarded
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Bilateral initiative expands the scope of two projects under the ‘Culture’ programme—Pro Monumenta II & Red Monastery – Reborn. It fosters cooperation between Slovak and Norwegian Monuments Boards through: Joint restoration of a small monument (monk’s house) to compare restoration practices. Media campaign in both countries to promote preventive monument maintenance. Development of a mobile app offering maintenance advice. Transfer of preventive maintenance expertise to other EEA countries (e.g., Romania). Study tours of recently restored Czech monuments. International conference on preventive maintenance systems in selected EEA countries. Evaluation of the Pro Monumenta concept to assess its impact on cultural heritage protection. This initiative strengthens bilateral cooperation and enhances cultural heritage preservation.
€500k awarded
FBR03-020 Together with Roma, we will achieve more
The aim of the initiative is to develop a comprehensive feasibility study for establishing a Center for Roma Culture, Language, and Intercultural Understanding in Slovakia. This bilateral initiative focuses on several key objectives: assessing the feasibility of setting up the center, building a network of stakeholders from Slovakia and Norway, and promoting long-term strategic cooperation. The initiative is designed to address the educational and social challenges faced by Roma communities in Slovakia, fostering inclusion, education, and the preservation of Roma cultural heritage.
€266k awarded
FBR03-076 CoFARE (Cooperation in Focal Ablation Research and Education)
The initiative builds on the existing collaboration between the Department of Urology at Comenius University Faculty of Medicine in Bratislava (DUCU) and the Department of Oncological Surgery at Oslo University Hospital (OUS). It aims to establish a Centre for Innovative Focal Prostate Cancer Treatment in Slovakia, focusing on minimally invasive techniques, advanced imaging, and knowledge transfer from Norway. The initiative will enhance bilateral cooperation by sharing expertise, advanced medical technologies, and staff exchanges. Key activities include workshops at OUS, providing theoretical and hands-on training in focal ablation treatment for prostate cancer, and workshops at DUCU on innovative treatment and research. The initiative also supports the development of clinical trials, mentorship for study protocol creation, and participation in multicenter studies on focal therapy. This collaboration will strengthen Slovak healthcare, improve patient outcomes, and generate synergies with ongoing international research projects. It fosters long-term scientific exchange and contributes to the advancement of prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, reinforcing bilateral relations between Slovakia and Norway.
€186k awarded
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The Studio 25: Iceland initiative aims to enhance mutual understanding between Slovakia and Iceland through cultural education, particularly by engaging young people under 25. It introduces an innovative Cultural Education 3.0 model, where participants actively contribute to creating audiovisual content about Icelandic culture, moving beyond passive learning. Expected bilateral benefits include strengthened strategic cooperation between Slovak and Icelandic cultural and educational institutions, fostering long-term partnerships. The initiative promotes intercultural dialogue, media literacy, and mental well-being by exploring Icelandic cultural elements such as nature, traditions, literature, and social values. Planned activities include five hybrid workshops, an exchange program for young Slovaks in Iceland, and the production of a documentary film and cultural reports to be broadcast nationwide. A sociological survey will assess the initiative’s impact, providing insights for future bilateral cooperation and scaling the model to other donor and European countries.
€185k awarded
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The initiative aims to assess the educational needs of Slovak high school teachers in gender equality and the prevention of gender-based violence (GBV). Through extensive research, involving surveys and interviews, the project will gather valuable insights to craft a needs analysis. This foundation supports future targeted interventions, emphasizing awareness and education on these critical issues. Bilateral benefits include collaborative methodology development with Norwegian partners Reform and KUN, who bring specialized knowledge in GBV prevention and gender equality. Their expertise will enhance the initiative's recommendations, ensuring high-quality outcomes relevant to both Slovakia and Norway. Planned activities encompass quantitative surveys distributed to 150-200 teachers, in-depth interviews, a comprehensive research report, and a final expert conference to share findings and raise awareness among key stakeholders. This initiative fosters sustainable bilateral cooperation and capacity building for Slovak NGOs, strengthening the foundation for future projects.
€136k awarded
FBR03-026 Slovak Castles Report
The aim of the initiative is to gather and analyze data on Slovak castles, including their locations, accessibility, services, challenges, and risks, to create a reliable foundation for public policies in the field of cultural heritage preservation. The results will be published in the "Report on Slovak Castles" and presented on an interactive online map, both of which will be publicly accessible. The report will target professionals, while the map will assist in planning tourist visits to castles. The initiative involves collaboration with public institutions such as the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Sport and Tourism, the Monuments Board, and others. The initiative will also produce a legal analysis, host a professional conference, and ensure the long-term sustainability of the partnership between Slovak and Norwegian stakeholders, paving the way for new opportunities in cultural heritage preservation and utilization.
€98k awarded
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The aim of the initiative is to strengthen cooperation between local governments and civil society in Slovakia by sharing best practices from Iceland. The initiative seeks to improve communication, transparency, and citizen engagement in local governance through needs assessment research, the development of a best practices guide, and the organization of a conference to share insights. This will foster more effective partnerships among key local stakeholders and lay the foundation for future initiatives.
€95k awarded
Triangle of Support for AI in Healthcare
The initiative is aimed at the professional development of researchers and the promotion of scientific cooperation between three universities, the Technical University of Košice (TUKE), the University of Reykjavik and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). The research area of this initiative is Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the application area is healthcare. Knowledge exchange will take place in the form of lectures, seminars or workshops organised during the visit between the partners.
€73k awarded
Early Fake Profile Detection- FakeDetect
The activities of the initiative are mainly aimed at sharing experiences, examples of good practice, or the transfer of know-how between Slovakia and Norway in the detection of fake profiles, e.g. adults posing as children to find potential grooming victims. At the same time, the goal is to strengthen the bilateral cooperation between NTNU and TUKE in combination with the public education sector for children under 20 (primary/secondary schools, public libraries) and to raise the awareness of the general population about this type of harmful activity in the online world. Expected period of the implementation is in 2023-2024.
€72k awarded