As part of the ongoing industry engagement efforts under the EUROCC2 project, the National Competence Center for High-Performance Computing (NCC Montenegro) visited the Center for Finance in Podgorica.
We were welcomed by Mr. Ilija Mugoša, Executive Director, and Prof. Dr. Ivana Katnić, Head of Research and Education. The NCC Montenegro team—represented by prof. Tomo Popović, Mr. Ivan Jovović, and Mr. Dejan Babić—presented the objectives and services of the EUROCC2 project, highlighting the role of NCC in supporting the uptake of HPC technologies across sectors. The team shared insights on available HPC infrastructure, training opportunities, technical support, and assistance with applications for access to national and EuroHPC resources. The discussion focused on potential collaborations in applying HPC to the finance domain, including areas such as data-driven risk modeling, algorithmic trading simulations, and AI-enhanced financial forecasting.
Both parties recognized the importance of identifying the right use cases and relevant datasets that could benefit from the power of HPC. NCC Montenegro expressed readiness to support the Center for Finance in exploring these opportunities further—through technical guidance, co-development of pilot simulations, and assistance in transitioning from local development environments to HPC platforms. The possibility of applications for HPC resources and joint research and development project was emphasized as a key next step.