City of Užice

Šumadija and Western Serbia - Zlatiborski District

Level of development - Group I

Active enterprises - -

Active entrepreneurs - -

63,832


Citizens
h-money

80,087


Average income

647


Area
Užice
Užice
Užice
Užice
Užice
svi-projekti

13

Total Number of Projects
from 2010

4,520,376 Euros

2,898,015 Euros

(Donors 64%)

1,622,361 Euros

(Co-funding 36%)

3,680,136 Euros

Programme funds: 2,243,996 Euros

Co-funding: 1,436,140 Euros

1,870,161 Euros

Development Strategy of the City of Užice and municipalities of Bajina Bašta, Čajetina, Požega and Priboj Urban Area

Development of integrated territorial investments strategy

The development strategy of the urban area of city of ​​Užice and the municipalities of Bajina Bašta, Čajetina, Požega and Priboj covers the territory with significant cultural and natural assets, such as Tara National Park, Zlatibor Nature Park, Šargan Nature Park – Mokra Gora, Zelenika Nature Reserve – Užice, Strict Nature reserve Iznad Tatalija – Užice, Strict Nature Reserve Jaruga – Užice, with strong industrial centers. Important tourist destinations on Zlatibor and Tara, with already existing and planned infrastructure.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

-

-

-

Green and energy transition in the Uzice ITI territory

Integrated project

Implemented by: Zlatibor Regional Development Agency

Introduction of solar installations and green solutions across public buildings and spaces to enhance energy efficiency and environmental rejuvenation. The project includes solar power plants, green roofs, and vertical gardens at key sites such as the National Theatre in Užice, the Regional Training Centre for Dual Education, a sports hall in Bajina Bašta, the Agricultural School in Požega, and the office building of Communal Public Enterprise "Zlatibor". The initiative aims to significantly reduce the area's carbon footprint and includes educational programmes and capacity-building activities to embed sustainable practices within the community. By benefiting over 110,000 citizens, the project fosters a broad understanding of green transitions and demonstrates the tangible benefits of integrating renewable energy into public infrastructure.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

1,678,069 Euros

1,307,927 Euros

370,142 Euros

Development of Study of unique identity of urban areas in the Uzice ITI territory (ERA-URBAN-NET)

Integrated project

Implemented by: Zlatibor Regional Development Agency

Development of a Study to identify the unique urban identity of the wider urban area of Užice, supported by community engagement and capacity-building activities. The project targets over 150,000 residents and seeks to preserve and enhance the area's character, promoting sustainable and identity-focused urban development.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

192,092 Euros

151,998 Euros

40,094 Euros

984,221 Euros

Support to wood processing enterprise - Vidosav Marić PR Proizvodnja nameštaja i opremanje enterijera Boema ent

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The entrepreneur processing wood (furniture) plans to procure an automatic sliding table panel saw in order to improve production and quality of products. As a result three new jobs are to be created adding to the existing four. The CSR envisages the donation and furnishing of the classroom in the local primary school.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

58,576 Euros

43,344 Euros

15,232 Euros

Reconstruction of the Water Tower at the medieval Old Town fortress in the City of Užice

Economic infrastructure (tourism development)

The reconstruction of the water tower at the mediaeval Old Town fortress in Užice creates conditions for tourism development with impact on a wider number of small businesses in the area indicating potential for employment of 60 people. The project presents continuation of the City ofUžice efforts to revitalise the fortress, among which the detailed regulation plan was developed within the EU PRO Programme.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

925,645 Euros

381,983 Euros

543,662 Euros

825,754 Euros

Reconstruction and extension of the kindergarten in the Karan settlement in Užice

Local Infrastructure

Reconstruction and extension of the existing kindergarten (657 m2) in the Karan settlement in Užice to provide improved conditions and quality of preschool education and working conditions for employees.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

385,923 Euros

179,372 Euros

206,551 Euros

Reconstruction of the tuberculosis treatment clinic in Užice

Local Infrastructure

Reconstruction of the tuberculosis treatment clinic in Užice built in the 1960s which covers all institutions on primary and secondary health protection level in Zlatiborski District and provides healthcare for Covid 19 patients.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

439,831 Euros

179,372 Euros

260,459 Euros

840,240 Euros

Programme funds: 654,019 Euros

Co-funding: 186,221 Euros

67,566 Euros

Support to the “Zlatibor” Regional Development Agency: WEST METAL GROUP Cluster in EU market

Support to Business Support Organisations

Designed to enhance the competitiveness of SMEs in metal industry the project envisages the development of a toolkit for innovative models of presentation at international fairs. Although primarily developed for nine West Metal Group cluster members, the model will afterwards be available to all SMEs in the region. The project will also secure fulfilment of the preconditions for successful penetration of new markets through process of implementation/certification/recertification of relevant standards in all cluster members. During the project implementation partners will build up their capacities in business development service provision particularly in the field of access to finance and business internationalisation.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

54,850 Euros

49,940 Euros

4,910 Euros

Support to a food production enterprise Blue Moon Foods d.o.o.

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The food (baked goods) micro enterprise will procure a freezer for cool storage and packaging equipment to introduce a new line of products. The production currently employs 21 workers while resulting job creation is one immediate post and additional two within a three-year period. The proposed CSR activity envisages donation of their own products to the socially vulnerable families and annual scholarship to a student to attend the agricultural school.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

12,716 Euros

10,005 Euros

2,711 Euros

547,822 Euros

Construction of the rain sewage in the business zone Krčagovo

Economic Infrastructure

Completion of communal infrastructure for drainage of atmospheric water in the Krčagovo business zone should ensure flood protection for the existing companies and improve conditions for their business operations. At the same time, conditions for new investments in this business zone will be improved and consequently lead to new investments and jobs.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

511,081 Euros

426,933 Euros

84,148 Euros

Formulation of Detailed Plan Regulation for the location Stari Grad in Užice

DRP

The Detailed Regulation Plan will contribute to revitalisation, protection, presentation and economic valorisation of cultural heritage while creating synergy with other important locations such as the old hydroelectric power plant and the Gorge of the Аetinja River, tourist attractions in the surrounding area (Mokra Gora, Tara, Zlatibor), which will improve the tourist offer of the Zlatibor district and initiate investment activities in this area.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

34,600 Euros

15,000 Euros

19,600 Euros

Provision of a back-up server for the e-permitting system

E-permitting

Improvement of the electronic system for the issuance of building permits through the provision of a back-up server, which will enhance its stability and availability for over 6,500 users that benefit from it every day. Server and network equipment were procured through the project, as well as necessary licences. The aim of this activity was to contribute to the creation of a more favourable business environment by improving the efficiency and transparency of the e-government and, ultimatively, to new investments. At the same time, citizens’ trust in institutions, as well as the quality of services that are being offered through the e-government will also be enhanced.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

2,141 Euros

2,141 Euros

-

224,852 Euros

Reconstruction of the National Theatre Building

Local Infrastructure

The reconstruction of the heating and ventilation system and the replacement of joinery will provide better conditions for both theatre staff and audience, while contributing to the establishment of a sustainable, energy efficient system in this public cultural building. Additionally, the pollution from heating plants, one of the main problems of Užice during wintertime and heating costs will be reduced.

Project value:

Programme funds:

Co-funding:

224,852 Euros

150,000 Euros

74,852 Euros

-

Programme funds: -

Co-funding: -

-
-
-

-

Programme funds: -

Co-funding: -

-
-
-
-
-