Program

CATALYZE

Technology brokerage

Through collaboration with scientific institutions, companies, and international partners, STP Niš helps you turn your technology into a concrete product, a new company, or an industrial solution.

1+ years
Technology development companies and R&D centers, SROs, MSMEs, startups
Continuous support
CATALYZE

About the program

What is the CATALYZE program?

The Technology Transfer and Technology Brokerage Program is in the development and testing phase in 2026. The program will be available to users of STP Niš services during 2027.

This program guides you through the entire process – from assessing the potential of your technology, through technical and legal preparation, to connecting with companies, investors, and partners. The goal is for your knowledge to not just stay in the laboratory, but become a real solution used in industry and on the market.

About the program

Who is the program intended for?

1 Researchers with innovative technologies or scientific solutions
2 Scientific institutions and universities
3 Spin-off companies in the early stage
4 Innovators with technical solutions ready for commercialization

Support

What you get through the program?

Assessment of your technology’s potential

You get an assessment of your technology’s potential and support in further development

Access to laboratories

Access to laboratories and technical resources for testing and prototype development

Connecting with the industry

Connecting with companies and industry partners interested in your technology

Licensing technology

Support in licensing technology or starting a spin-off company

Implementation

Technology Transfer Office

Through collaboration with scientific institutions, companies, and international partners, STP Niš helps you turn your technology into a concrete product, a new company, or an industrial solution.

Duration

1+ years

Format

Individual support, mentorship, access to resources

Expected result

The technology has a clearly assessed market and commercial potential, a defined path for further development and protection, as well as concrete foundations for licensing, industrial application, launching a spin-off company, or connecting with partners who can support its further development and market entry.

Contact for the program

Milan Bogdanović

senior expert on MSMEs and digital transformation