Тип пројекта: Realized projects

Project name: Organization and realization of the 8th Forum of Advanced Technologies

Project lead institution: Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia

Project partners: Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia, Science and Technology Park Niš, City of Niš

Project budget: 8.600.000,00

Financier: Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation

Project goal: The project aims to position Serbia as a global center for innovation and startups, providing the resources and support needed for their growth. Activities such as workshops, panel discussions, and networking events will enable the connection of key players in the industry, including professionals, investors, and companies, thus encouraging the development of the IT sector.

We expect that the realization of the project will result in the strengthening of Serbia’s international position in the world of innovation, the creation of new business opportunities, as well as the connection of startups with investors and clients. In addition, project participants will have the opportunity to increase their visibility and reputation, thus contributing to the growth of the innovation and startup ecosystem in Serbia.

The project is aimed at a wide range of participants, including technology and business experts, startups, innovative companies, investment funds, academia, government and regulatory authorities, students, researchers, international organizations, the media, and the general public, with the aim of creating synergy and encouraging innovation. The involvement of all relevant stakeholders, from Government representatives to regional startup centers, will ensure the creation of a support network that will enable startups to develop and succeed on a global scale.

Through this project, Serbia will become a recognizable destination for innovation, attracting talent and investments, and creating conditions for the growth and development of the startup ecosystem, thereby contributing to economic development and innovation on a global level.

Project activities:

• Defining goals and the scope
• Selection of the organizational team
• Defining and inviting speakers
• Detailed budget planning
• Marketing and communication strategy
• Negotiation with sponsors
• Organization of logistics
• Recruitment of volunteers
• Finalization of the program
• Technical preparations
• Realization of the Forum
• Preparation of reports
• Follow-up activities

Project name: City and Me

Project lead institution: Just Start ltd. Niš

Project budget: 60.030,00 euros

Financier: UNDP ODA

Project goal: The goal of the City&Me project is to create an interactive and sustainable digital platform that will make cities in the Western Balkans smarter and more connected with their citizens. The platform encourages activism and citizen participation in solving local problems and promotes sustainable activities such as recycling and greening. With City&Me, citizens will be able to influence decisions in their community, participate in activities for the benefit of the environment, and use digital services to improve everyday life. In addition, the platform provides cities and municipalities with the means to communicate more effectively with citizens and encourage civic initiatives. On the basis of a feasibility study, the Science and Technology Park Niš will develop and implement an educational program for building the capacity of local stakeholders participating in the development of the local innovation ecosystem in four (4) cities/municipalities in North Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the city chosen for the implementation of the City&Me solution, JustStart and the Science and Technology Park Niš will develop a local framework together with a local partner and establish a network with local stakeholders for the implementation of City&Me services through a co-creation process.

Project activities:

• Creating a feasibility study – Analysis of the local innovation ecosystem, technologies, needs and context for implementing smart city solutions.
• Capacity Building for Smart Cities – Three-day educational programs for key stakeholders to encourage the implementation of smart cities.
• Smart Lab – Joint work (co-creation) with local partners to develop a framework and establish a network for implementing smart city solutions.
• Technical development – Localization and adaptation of the City&Me software solution based on the results of studies and the needs of the city.
• Implementation of solutions and raising awareness

Project name: Serbia Innovates – MedTech and Biotech Supercluster “Health Tech Lab”

Project lead institution: ICT Hub

Project partners: Science and Technology Park, Health Tech Lab, FEFA faculty

Financier:  USAID

Project goal:  The consortium’s vision is a Serbia where healthcare is personalized and digitalized, while industry is active and developed on the basis of strong infrastructure and technology.
The development of an ecosystem in which ethical principles are respected with the existence of agile legislation that enables successful business and the implementation of innovations is one of the primary goals of the consortium. By meeting that goal, the entire society will use products and innovations and develop confidence in a functioning system.

Project activities: Organization of one hackathon, one accelerator, two bootcamps, monthly community meetings, curriculum development of the master’s program at the FEFA faculty, holding competitions with faculties and institutes…

Project results: Collaboration between over 57 organizations, including 13 startups, 15 academic institutions, 27 professional and support organizations and 2 multinational companies. The first accelerator for medical and biotechnology startups was established, a new startup was formed from the hackathon, cooperation between the institute and the business school was established, cooperation between the faculty and private companies was established, on the basis of which some students were employed…

Project implementation period: 12 months (from June 1, 2022 – June 1 2023)

Link to the project website: https://srbijainovira.rs/en/pilot-superklasteri/medicinska-biotehnologija

Project name: Program for the formation and development of innovation incubators in scientific research organizations (Naučno-istraživačke organizacije – NIO) in the Republic of Serbia

Project lead institution: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Niš

Project partners: Science and Technology Park Niš, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture in Niš, Faculty of Occupational Safety in Niš

Project budget: 4.000.000,00 dinars

Financier: Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation

Project goal: The main goal is to establish and increase the capacity of the innovation incubator within the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Niš, with a special focus on supporting the development of startup teams and the commercialization of their innovative ideas. The project aims to encourage multidisciplinary cooperation and networking between members of academia, startup teams, and industry, with the aim of improving the innovation ecosystem in the region.

Project activities STP Niš is in charge of:

• Development of the Program for the establishment and operation of the innovation incubator,
• Development of the Program for work with students and researchers,
• Implementation and monitoring of the implementation of the Program for the establishment and operation of the innovation incubator.

Project name: Program for the formation and development of innovation incubators in scientific research organizations (Naučno-istraživačke organizacije – NIO) in the Republic of Serbia

Project lead institution: Faculty of Technology in Leskovac

Project partner: Science and Technology Park Niš

Financier: Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation

Project goal: The main goal is to establish and increase the capacity of the innovation incubator within the Faculty of Technology in Leskovac, with a special focus on supporting the development of startup teams and the commercialization of their innovative ideas. The project aims to encourage multidisciplinary cooperation and networking between members of academia, startup teams, and industry, with the aim of improving the innovation ecosystem in the region.

Project activities STP Niš is in charge of:

• Development of the Program for the establishment and operation of the innovation incubator,
• Development of the Program for work with students and researchers,
• Implementation and monitoring of the implementation of the Program for the establishment and operation of the innovation incubator.