Thanks to the support of the "C2C" fund, the company "Grijanjeinvest" from Pale has recently been able to produce top quality ventilation ducts in its production. The new technology has met the highest domestic and international standards in this field.

"The project with which we applied for C2C fund funds was related to the construction and equipping of the "Centre for Thermotechnics and Energy Efficiency". The total value of the project realized with the "C2C" program is 199,299.08 BAM (the amount of the grant is 58,674.90 BAM, and the rest is our own participation) “, they say in this company.

The realization of the project enabled the introduction of new products, processes and services, which encouraged their development and created additional value.

"We have solved the problem of lack of suitable workers through training and this is only the first step in employee education, which we plan to continuously implement within the "Centre for Thermotechnics and Energy Efficiency" in cooperation with relevant institutions such as high schools and faculties. This will solve the long-term problems of the lack of qualified labour in this part of the Republic of Srpska", they point out in "Grijanjeinvest".

An additional benefit of the realized project is, as they say, new employment in the extremely underdeveloped municipality of Istocni Stari Grad, because the "Centre for Thermotechnics and Energy Efficiency" is located in that municipality, and the positive impact on the environment is significant.

In addition to the benefits for businesses, grant beneficiaries, C2C fund support has long-term positive effects on the business environment and economic growth and development on sound and sustainable principles.

"Business entities are significantly burdened and there is not enough state support for innovation and investment." The Challenge to Change project has recognized this and encouraged entrepreneurs to embark on new investments," they emphasize in the company that has been operating successfully for 31 years.

They employ 35 workers, and in addition to the B&H market, they are also present in the markets of Serbia, Montenegro and Croatia.

They are engaged in the design and construction of thermotechnical installations: air conditioning, heating, cooling and ventilation.