Strengthening economy and local communities
We believe that strengthening the economy, using all the means available to us as a financial institution, is the best contribution to the sustainability of the community. Economic prosperity in small economies like Bosnia and Herzegovina is based on strong ecosystems of small and medium businesses, young entrepreneurs, and advanced industries. Therefore, we direct our support, both independently and in collaboration with various partners who share our mission, in the form of tailored financing models, as well as support and sponsorship programs, to:
- Empowering young entrepreneurs and startups through access to capital and mentorship via the "Step by Step" program.
- Developing the tourism sector through programs that connect Bosnian tourism professionals with potential partners in other countries, in order to stimulate the influx of tourists into the country, promote tourism potential, offer tailored products for the tourism sector, and finance infrastructure improvements at tourist destinations.
We remain committed to these focuses, with the ultimate goal of fostering innovation and creating new job opportunities through young entrepreneurship, and contributing to a more diversified and sustainable economy through the advancement of key industries.
Tourism Support Program
"Meet BiH" Networking Events for Austrian, Czech, and Local Tourism Professionals
We are strategically committed to supporting industries with the potential to generate sustainable development and economic independence in Bosnia and Herzegovina—tourism being one of the key sectors.
We do this through our core banking business by supporting tourism companies with specially designed credit lines and financial models, but we also go a step further. In partnership with the USAID Tourism Project and Advantage Austria, we have initiated activities that connect local and international tourism stakeholders, with the goal of encouraging business opportunities and increasing tourist inflow to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In 2023, we hosted a B2B networking event in Bosnia and Herzegovina for tourism agencies from Austria and BiH, marking the finale of a five-day tour of the country organized for ten selected Austrian agencies. In 2024, in partnership with the USAID Tourism Project, we shifted our focus to the Czech market. We organized a networking event between Czech and local tourism agencies, creating opportunities for experience sharing, stronger collaboration, and exploring the potential to attract Czech tourists to our country.
Both initiatives were designed to open up new opportunities for local tourism agencies while promoting Bosnia and Herzegovina as an attractive destination for international visitors.
Tourism Support Program
"Meet BiH" Networking Events for Austrian, Czech, and Local Tourism Professionals
We are strategically committed to supporting industries with the potential to generate sustainable development and economic independence in Bosnia and Herzegovina—tourism being one of the key sectors.
We do this through our core banking business by supporting tourism companies with specially designed credit lines and financial models, but we also go a step further. In partnership with the USAID Tourism Project and Advantage Austria, we have initiated activities that connect local and international tourism stakeholders, with the goal of encouraging business opportunities and increasing tourist inflow to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In 2023, we hosted a B2B networking event in Bosnia and Herzegovina for tourism agencies from Austria and BiH, marking the finale of a five-day tour of the country organized for ten selected Austrian agencies. In 2024, in partnership with the USAID Tourism Project, we shifted our focus to the Czech market. We organized a networking event between Czech and local tourism agencies, creating opportunities for experience sharing, stronger collaboration, and exploring the potential to attract Czech tourists to our country.
Both initiatives were designed to open up new opportunities for local tourism agencies while promoting Bosnia and Herzegovina as an attractive destination for international visitors.
Mentoring and Startup Financing Program "Step by Step"
"Step by Step" is a unique mentoring and startup financing program we conduct in partnership with the Startup Studio of the Mozaik Foundation. Through this program, startup companies can receive support in the form of education in various business areas to elevate their businesses to a higher developmental and commercial level, followed by financing from Sparkasse Bank with special benefits.
The program aims to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit, help young businesses develop into sustainable enterprises, and contribute to the creation of new jobs and the sustainability of the Bosnian economy.
Mentoring and Startup Financing Program "Step by Step"
"Step by Step" is a unique mentoring and startup financing program we conduct in partnership with the Startup Studio of the Mozaik Foundation. Through this program, startup companies can receive support in the form of education in various business areas to elevate their businesses to a higher developmental and commercial level, followed by financing from Sparkasse Bank with special benefits.
The program aims to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit, help young businesses develop into sustainable enterprises, and contribute to the creation of new jobs and the sustainability of the Bosnian economy.