Mentoring and expert support for technological development
Work with the support of experienced industry and business development experts to help your team accelerate development and reduce risks in technology decisions.
Program
EXPAND
R&D support
If your company has or plans to develop R&D activities, the EXPAND program offers systemic support for accelerating the development of solutions.
3+2 years
Technology development companies and R&D centers
Open for applications
About the program
What is the EXPAND program?
If your company is developing its own technology, building a research and development team or planning to open an R&D center in the region – STP Niš provides you with systemic support to accelerate the development of solutions, increase technological capacities, and strengthen your position on the domestic and international markets.
This program brings together infrastructure, expertise, and a partner network that allows research to become a product faster, and the development team to become competitive at the European level.
About the program
Who is the program intended for?
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R&D centers and technology development companies
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Companies planning to start with R&D activities in the region
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Technology companies that wish to accelerate development and strengthen the position on the market
Benefits
What do you get through the program?
Soft Landing program for companies opening R&D operations in the region
You receive coordinated support through three phases:
- preparation and analysis of ecosystems
- establishing operations and a team
- long-term integration and growth in the region
Access to talent and connecting with faculties
We support companies in finding engineers, researchers, and young talents, as well as in establishing cooperation with faculties through laboratories, joint projects, and industrial PhD programs.
Capacity Building for Management and Employees
If you want your R&D team to be more productive, innovative, and ready for growth, we provide leadership development, internal collaboration, and strategic innovation management programs based on your needs.
Joint pilot projects and industrial partnerships
You join a regional network of companies, startups, and industry partners through technology challenges, demonstrations, and pilot implementations of solutions in a real environment.
Support in internationalization and EU projects
We connect you with European partners, consulting networks, and investors, with support for preparation and participation in international programs and projects.
Visibility and positioning in the innovation ecosystem
Through meetup events, showcase presentations, and R&D conferences, your company becomes recognized as a technology leader in the region.
Long-term growth and integration into the innovation infrastructure of STP Niš
The program is linked to startup support, digital transformation, and technology transfer, so that companies receive continuity of development — from research to the global market.
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Program duration and format
Duration
3+2 years
Format
Continuous support during membership
Expected result
The company has strengthened R&D capacities, established connections with relevant talents, faculties, partners, and international networks, as well as concrete foundations for further technological development, piloting solutions, team expansion, and positioning on the domestic and European markets.
Next step
What after EXPAND?
Further integration into the innovation ecosystem of STP Niš through industrial partnerships, joint R&D projects, EU programs, internationalization, and long-term growth in the region.
Application
How to apply?
Application is submitted by downloading the application form in PDF format. Please complete the form and send it to info@ntp.rs. After receiving your application, you will be contacted.
Contact for the program
Milan Bogdanović
senior expert on MSMEs and digital transformation