Month: April 2025

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Join Our 2-Day Course: Web Programming with Python, Flask and HPC-enabled ML

We are excited to invite students, researchers, and professionals to our 2-day hands-on short course on Web Programming with Python, Flask and HPC-enabled Machine Learning.

Registration open until 16 Apr 2025.

This dynamic course is designed to introduce participants to web development using Python and Flask, while exploring how machine learning applications can be accelerated with High Performance Computing (HPC). Whether you’re a beginner or looking to extend your skills to include scalable ML solutions, this course is the perfect opportunity to learn from experienced instructors and work on real-life examples. More information abou t the course can be found at [link].

Course Schedule
Part 1: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Starts at 8:00 AM
University of Donja Gorica (UDG)

Part 2: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Starts at 9:00 AM
University of Donja Gorica (UDG)

What You’ll Learn

  • Fundamentals of web development with Python and Flask
  • How to design and deploy simple web applications
  • Integration of machine learning models into web apps
  • Basics of HPC and how to run ML workloads efficiently
  • Real-world applications and interactive coding sessions

Registration

  • Registration is open until April 16, 2025.
  • Secure your spot now via the following [link].
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AI Heal Project: Successful Application for LUMI Supercomputer access

After the initial meeting held in December 2024 at the premises of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Montenegro, NCC Montenegro team had several online meetings with representatives of One AI start-up company, in order to provide them support in writing application for access to HPC resources. One AI company has obtained grant from Innovation Fund of Montenegro for their project “AI Heal “, where they are developing a smart-phone application for monitoring different health parameters and obtaining AI advices based on the experiences of doctors across the world. Thus, the project deals with great amount of data which are going to be used for the training of AI Heal model. This cooperation with NCC Montenegro resulted in successful application on Development Call for resources on LUMI supercomputer.

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HPC Montenegro @ STP: Connecting with Innovative Companies and the Startup Ecosystem during Open Day

On April 3, 2025, representatives of HPC NCC Montenegro attended the Open Day hosted by the Science and Technology Park (STP) of Montenegro, seizing the opportunity to connect with innovative companies, startups, and entrepreneurs with the potential to leverage HPC for AI-driven projects.

Paid MNE

Among the STP residents who participated in the event and presented their ideas were ONEAI, Artificial Intelligence Software Solutions, Azoteq, G Consulting, the Institute of Contemporary Technologies of Montenegro, Logik Montenegro, Modrone, Montezuma, Uhura, Paid.mne, Ninamedia Clipping, Sjever.me, the Center for Finance, and Web Falcon.

One AI

It was inspiring to hear testimonials from Uhura, Paid.mne, and ONEAI, who already benefit from access to leading EuroHPC supercomputers, including LUMI and LEONARDO. These success stories are the result of fruitful collaboration with NCC Montenegro and the support received through Development Calls.

Uhura

In this vibrant setting, HPC NCC Montenegro representatives engaged with prospective companies and innovative teams to raise awareness of the Montenegrin NCC and European HPC resources, explore potential collaborations and training opportunities, and support access to advanced computing infrastructure for research, development, and innovation.

The NTP Open Day proved to be a dynamic platform for identifying HPC/AI potential, strengthening partnerships, and accelerating digital innovation in Montenegro [link].

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Visit to COINIS: Exploring Opportunities for HPC and AI Collaboration

On 8 April 2025, the NCC Montenegro team—Tomo Popović, Ivan Jovović, and Elvis Taruh—visited COINIS, a leading Montenegrin digital marketing and ad tech company, to discuss potential collaboration in high-performance computing (HPC) and AI. We were warmly welcomed by our hosts, Ms. Tamara Pavlović and Ms. Aida Ismailisufi.

Visit to Coins to discuss HPC opportunities

The NCC team introduced the EUROCC2/EUROCC4SEE project and discussed how COINIS could leverage HPC resources for advanced data analytics, AI-driven personalization, and generative AI applications. Opportunities through EuroHPC calls, including FFPLUS, were presented, alongside examples of successful industry use cases.

Further collaboration was discussed, including POC project support and joint capacity-building activities. A follow-up is planned to define a concrete use case and collaboration with regards to a possible application process.

There was around 10 people from the company interested in the presentation
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Online Course on Prompt Engineering Starts on 7 April

We have just enrolled over 25 people interested for the Prompt Engineering course. The course is implemented as a self-paced online course via LMS. We mainly enrolled students at BSc and MSc level, but there are few people coming from the industry sector (mainly IT). Most of the students are from Montenegro, but we have a couple of people coming from Bosnia and Serbia. Our target is that all of the enrollees finalize their work by 1 May.

The course starts on 7 April
This is a self-paced online course implemendet via LMS platform
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Empowering the Future with AI: Workshop on Chatbots and LLMs at NCC Montenegro

As part of the ongoing H2020-MSCA TRACEWINDU initiative to foster digital innovation and transparency across value chains, a hands-on workshop on chatbot development using Large Language Models (LLMs) and the Azure platform was held at the National Competence Center for High-Performance Computing (NCC Montenegro), hosted by the University of Donja Gorica (UDG).

This workshop was implemented as a cross-collaboration of TRACEWINDU and EUROCC2/EUROCC4SEE ptojects

The workshop brought together a vibrant group of PhD, Master’s, and Bachelor students, alongside AI and HPC researchers and mentors from UDG—key TRACEWINDU and EUROCC4SEE project partners—highlighting the growing interest and expertise in cutting-edge AI technologies across disciplines.

Leading the session were Ms. Daliborka Nedić and Ms. Senka Gajinov from DunavNET, an innovation-driven technology company and core partner in the TRACEWINDU consortium. Their expert lecture provided attendees with valuable insights into the rapidly evolving world of generative AI and practical guidance on building intelligent chatbot solutions using Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI services.

Around 20 people attended, mostly PhD, MSc and BSc researchers interested in AI and HPC

The workshop covered key concepts such as:

  • The fundamentals of Large Language Models (LLMs) and their applications in chatbot development
  • Integration of LLMs within the Azure AI ecosystem
  • Best practices in prompt engineering and knowledge grounding
  • Real-life use cases aligned with transparency, automation, and user engagement in value chains

Beyond chatbot development, the discussion extended to the integration of computer vision models—particularly those aimed at automating data collection in value chains—and the use of HPC resources to support their deployment. Participants explored ideas for combining conversational AI interfaces with real-time computer vision capabilities, opening up possibilities for smarter, more interactive systems across agri-food and other sectors.

This collaborative brainstorming set the stage for future joint initiatives, where chatbots could serve as intuitive front-ends to complex AI models running on high-performance computing infrastructures—bridging accessibility and computational power for impactful solutions. This workshop is part of a broader capacity-building effort within TRACEWINDU and EUROCC4SEE, designed to empower young researchers and professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to innovate responsibly in the age of AI TRACEWINDU continues to bridge digital technologies and real-world value chain transformation.

Ms Daliborka Nedic and Ms Senka Gajinov from DNET at UDG
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Invitation to participate in a short HPC/AI training for business users

We invite your company to join our specialized training on High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), designed for business users. The training will take place on April 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the University of Donja Gorica (UDG).

Introduction to HPC is a short course that requires no prior technical knowledge. It is designed to provide beginners with fundamental insights into high-performance computing, addressing key questions: WHY and HOW to use supercomputers.

This course offers practical insights into how HPC and AI can enhance research, development, and innovation, optimize business processes, and transform business models across various industries.

HPC/AI training for business users

During the course (90 minutes + direct consultations upon request), participants will:

  • Gain an understanding of the technical and commercial aspects of HPC systems and applications
  • Explore the possibilities and benefits of HPC and AI through industry examples and success stories
  • Learn how to assess readiness for adopting HPC technologies
  • Learn how to access Europe’s top supercomputers (at no additional cost! 😊).

The course is tailored for managers, experts, and professionals who want to understand the potential of modern technologies and their applications in everyday business operations. It is ideal for those seeking advanced computing solutions (HPC) and intelligent algorithms (AI) to enhance their work and business.

Join us and discover how HPC and AI can become your competitive advantage!

📅 Date & Time: April 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM
📍 Venue: Amphitheater AS, University of Donja Gorica
📝 Registration: https://forms.gle/wHq31ioQaQbLjqMU9

📩 For more information:  Sanja.nikolic@udg.edu.me

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