Skopje, May 13, 2025 – The Rector of Mother Teresa University in Skopje, Lecturer Bekim Fetaji, Ph.D., welcomed the Norway delegation, i.e., representatives of SMB Norway and Seed Forum Global international organization, in his office. The delegation was led by Mr. Jørund H. Rytman, CEO of SMB Norway, and Mr. Steinar Hoel Korsmo, founder and head manager of Seed Forum Global, as well as the representative for North Macedonia, Mr. Islam Poliku.
The Rector, Lecturer Bekim Fetaji, Ph.D., presented the academic and international developments of MTU, emphasizing his readiness to cooperate with international organizations that promote innovation and entrepreneurship.
SMB Norway represents over 5,500 small and medium-sized enterprises in Norway and provides support to its members through legal advice, insurance, training, and professional networks, while Seed Forum Global, since 2002, has implemented over 130 projects in more than 40 countries, helping startups and growing companies through innovation centers, investor networks, and training for young entrepreneurs.
Both parties expressed mutual interest in deepening cooperation and signing an agreement that will promote the engagement of the students and academic staff in international projects and the development of the startup culture at MTU.
