Representatives of NCC Montenegro are actively contributing to the development of the National AI Strategy of Montenegro 2026–2030 as members of the national Working Group coordinated by the Ministry of Public Administration of Montenegro, with support from UNDP Montenegro. The overarching goal of the Strategy is to enable Montenegro to respond to global AI challenges while leveraging its potential for smart, sustainable, and inclusive development, in alignment with European and international standards.
Key milestones in Working Group engagements for AI Strategy development:
- Constitutive Session (17 October 2025) – Established the foundation for the Strategy by defining key strategic directions for AI development, including governance and ethical frameworks, education and digital skills, and sectoral applications.
- Second Session (19 January 2026) – Advanced the process through discussions on the methodological framework, key development phases, and alignment with international best practices/ European standards, with particular emphasis on digital infrastructure and data ecosystem challenges in Montenegro.
- Strategic Workshop (13–14 February 2026, Budva) – Engaged in interactive sessions with national and regional experts, contributing to the identification of strategic directions, core pillars, priority application areas, key challenges and opportunities, and the mapping of the national AI ecosystem.
- Third Session (27 March 2026) – Focused on defining the work plan until September 2026, including the organization of thematic stakeholder workshops, expert consultations, to ensure comprehensive insights, refining strategic objectives/measures, and support the drafting of the Strategy document.
The emerging strategic framework is built around several core pillars: digital infrastructure and data ecosystems, AI adoption across sectors, skills and capacity development, and regulatory and ethical AI frameworks, supported by appropriate governance mechanisms.
As a member of the Working Group, NCC Montenegro plays a key role in integrating high-performance computing (HPC) and advanced digital technologies into the national AI strategic framework by promoting HPC as a foundational enabler of AI development, supporting data-intensive AI innovations and applications, and aligning national priorities with European HPC and AI initiatives.
The development of the AI Strategy 2026–2030 represents a significant opportunity for Montenegro to strengthen its digital economy, foster innovation and competitiveness, enhance public services, and position itself within the broader European AI landscape. Through its active participation in this process, NCC Montenegro contributes to shaping a resilient, inclusive, and future-oriented AI ecosystem, grounded in robust infrastructure, accessible advanced technologies, skilled human capital, and strong collaborative governance.