From November 10th to 14th, 2025, Sarajevo is set to become a hub of creativity, innovation, and youth change, as the UPSHIFT Erasmus+ Boot Camp officially begins!
This five-day intensive workshop gathers passionate young innovators aged 16 to 25 from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and North Macedonia — all united by one goal: to transform their ideas into impactful social innovations that strengthen their communities.
Turning Ideas into Action
UPSHIFT is more than training—it’s a movement that empowers youth to see challenges as opportunities.
Throughout the week, 20 selected teams (five from each country) will participate in hands-on sessions covering design thinking, social innovation, and teamwork.
With the support of experienced mentors and trainers, participants will research real community problems, devise creative solutions, and develop prototypes of their ideas.
By the end of the boot camp, 8 outstanding teams (two from each country) will receive additional support to implement their projects and bring their ideas to life.
Collaboration Without Borders
The UPSHIFT Boot Camp is not just a place for learning—it’s a space for connection.
Young change-makers from across the region will collaborate, exchange ideas, and inspire one another through teamwork and cultural exchange.
Expect a dynamic atmosphere full of:
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Inspiring workshops
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Challenging problem-solving sessions
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Creative prototyping
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Regional collaboration
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Endless opportunities for learning, development, and making an impact
About the Project
This initiative is part of the project “UPSHIFT Impact: Amplifying Social Change through Youth Initiatives,” implemented by a consortium led by Genesis Project, in cooperation with LEAD – Leaders for Education, Activism and Development, Hermes, and Nisma për Ndryshim Shoqëror, ARSIS.
The project is co-financed by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, which supports innovation and youth empowerment across the Western Balkans.
Creating Change Together
The UPSHIFT Boot Camp marks the beginning of an inspiring journey for a new generation of social innovators.
Follow the stories, highlights, and updates as these young minds shape ideas that will bring real change to their communities.