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At the two-day SEEIC 2025 Innovation Forum, held at the Joist Innovation Park in Larissa (Greece) on October 31 and November 1, representatives of the Alliance of Science and Technology Parks and Innovative Ecosystems of South East Europe agreed on key priorities for the coming period and confirmed the decision for Science and Technology Park Niš to be the coordinator of the Alliance during 2026.

This recognition confirms the leading role of STP Niš in the development of the innovation ecosystem not only in Serbia, but also in the entire region. As the chairman of the Alliance, STP Niš will be the focal point for coordinating activities, creating joint programs, and connecting innovation communities from different countries of Southeast Europe.

The Forum in Larissa brought together representatives of numerous technology parks, entrepreneurial centers, and digital innovation hubs with the aim of strengthening cross-border cooperation and defining common steps in areas such as cybersecurity, agro-innovation, logistics, as well as support for startups and small businesses.

At the event, two startups from the STP Niš community introduced themselves to the participants within the expo setting – YSource Solution with its EyeStock application and Velitron Solutions; programs that STP Niš offers to its members were also presented, while in the final part, the new framework of cooperation of the Alliance and its importance for startups and innovation organizations in the region were presented.

During the session of the General Assembly of the Alliance, priorities were adopted that will form the basis of the new development strategy, including:

• improving the mobility of startups and their inclusion in international programs,
• strengthening cooperation with investors and organizing joint events,
• participation of members in European initiatives and projects,
• defining the governance model and legal status of the Alliance.

During 2026, when STP Niš will take over the presidency, the focus will be on strengthening cooperation among members, developing joint programs, and internationalizing innovation activities. The plan is also to connect startups, researchers, and companies from the region through joint programs, mentoring support, and events with investors, as well as creating a joint calendar of conferences and workshops. In parallel, work will also be done to improve the management structure and legal registration options of the Alliance, which will ensure its long-term stability and sustainability.

By chairing the Alliance in 2026, STP Niš will further strengthen Serbia’s position as a key factor in the development of regional cooperation and innovation in Southeast Europe.

The Science and Technology Park Niš was visited by the Minister of Telecommunications and Information, Prof. Boris Bratina, who got acquainted with the work of the Park, its member companies, as well as with the key development projects implemented by the Park on that occasion.
During the meeting, special focus was on the S4AI Hub project, which the Science and Technology Park Niš is implementing together with partners, with the support of the Digital Europe program. This project aims to strengthen the capacity of small and medium-sized enterprises in the field of digital transformation, through the application of artificial intelligence, high-performance computing and advanced digital solutions.

During the conversation, topics that shape the strategic direction of the development of the technological community in Niš were also discussed – from the initiative to establish a data center and strengthen information infrastructure, to creating the prerequisites for new forms of cooperation between the state, the academic sector and the economy. Minister Bratina emphasized the importance of Niš as a growing technology center and expressed the Ministry’s readiness to support the implementation of projects that contribute to further strengthening the innovation potential of the region.
The Technis – Niš Innovation District initiative, which aims to connect the university, scientific and research institutions, the economy and the City of Niš into a single ecosystem that encourages research, development and application of advanced technologies, was highlighted as a particularly important topic. In this context, the future development of joint infrastructures, open laboratories and international partnerships was discussed.

S4AI Hub, coordinated by the Science and Technology Park Niš, has announced a Public Call for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, as well as Small Mid-Cap Enterprises, to participate in the program “Innovation Camp for Digital Transformation” within the S4AI_HUB – Serbian European Digital Innovation Hub on AI initiative.
The program is intended for companies that want to improve their business by applying artificial intelligence and Industry 5.0 technologies. With the support of an expert team, participants will work on identifying challenges in digitalization, defining initial project ideas and developing a working version of a solution for digital transformation.
Micro, small and medium enterprises registered in the Republic of Serbia, as well as Small Mid-Cap Enterprises with up to 499 employees, annual turnover of up to 100 million euros or balance sheet of up to 86 million euros, are eligible to participate. Large and public companies are not eligible to participate in this call.

The program is free of charge for selected companies and includes professional support, consulting, and mentoring in the development of innovative digital solutions. The goal of the program is to enable companies to better understand their own level of digital maturity, identify opportunities for the application of new technologies, and increase competitiveness through digital transformation.
Applications are submitted electronically by filling out the online form on the official website www.s4ai.rs.

The deadline for submitting applications is November 15, 2025 or until the available funds are used up. More information on the conditions for participation and the Guide for Participants will be available on the website.
For additional questions, please contact us by email: info@s4ai.hub.

The public call can be viewed on the S4AI Hub page.

One of the most important guides for startup development in the world, “The Startup Owner’s Manual” by Steve Blank and Bob Dorf, is now available in bookstores across Serbia – Vulkan, Delfi, and Sluzbeni Glasnik.

This book is not just theory – it is a practical manual that takes you step by step through the key stages of startup development: from talking to the first customers, through product and market validation, to building a sustainable business model.

It is intended for everyone who wants to build the future of innovation in Serbia, both founders and startup teams who want to avoid the most common mistakes, as well as academia looking for a way to turn knowledge into practice, innovation parks, centers, and organizations that support the development of new ideas.

Translated and published with the support of the Science and Technology Park Niš, this book brings the proven Customer Development approach and knowledge that has shaped thousands of successful startups around the world – now available in Serbian.

Look for “The Startup Owner’s Manual” in the bookstores Vulkan, Delfi and Sluzbeni Glasnik and take the first step towards the right startup path.

A four-day MASHAV capacity building training was held at the Science and Technology Park Niš from 8 to 11 September, organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia and the Embassy of Israel. The goal of the program was to strengthen the capacity of the operational staff of science and technology parks and startup centers, with a special focus on teams that work directly with startups and innovative companies.

During the workshops, Israeli experts from the Agency for International Cooperation and Development shared their experiences in the development of incubators and accelerators, mechanisms for attracting and supporting startups and technology-development companies, designing targeted programs and their scaling, as well as internationalization and establishing joint programs with foreign partners through practical work and interactive discussions. Special emphasis was also placed on the issues of financial sustainability, branding, and communication of science and technology parks and regional innovation startup centers, as well as on the digital transformation of tools and infrastructure for supporting members.
The Ambassador of Israel to Serbia, H.E. Avivit Bar-Ilan, presented certificates to the participants and, on that occasion, learned about the work and plans of STP Niš.

This training confirmed once again that international cooperation is key to strengthening the innovation ecosystem of Serbia and the region. Through the application of good practice examples, prerequisites are created for teams to receive comprehensive support on their development path.