As part of the EuroCC4SEE project, the participating countries — Türkiye, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina — are collaboratively designing an SME-focused HPC training.
🎯 To ensure that the program is relevant and targeted, we are conducting a needs assessment survey with input from all partner countries.
The one-day short course “From Personal Computing to HPC”, held on April 29, 2025, successfully brought together around 20 participants from academia, industry, and public institutions. The course offered a practical introduction to the evolution from everyday computing environments to high-performance computing (HPC), with a focus on real-world applications and national infrastructure.
There was around 20 attendees, mainly students from the second year of Information Systems and Electrical Engineering
Lecturers Dejan Babić and Elvis Taruh guided attendees through key concepts, showcasing how HPC resources can be leveraged for data-intensive tasks and advanced simulations. Through interactive discussions and live demonstrations, participants gained insights into the capabilities of Montenegro’s EuroCC infrastructure and how to access and utilize HPC resources for their own research or professional needs. The course sparked meaningful exchanges and interest in further training, highlighting the growing demand for computational skills in diverse fields.
Mr. Elvis Taruh gave introduction to UDG clkuster and his experiences with moving experiments to HPC environmentMr Dejan Babic gave presentation on the use of UDG cluster for solving his research use case (AI in medicine)
Across two focused sessions, the course covered key aspects of modern web development and machine learning integration. The first session introduced the development of dynamic web applications using Python and Flask, emphasizing structured user management, authentication systems, clean interface design, and automated email notifications to enhance functionality.
Mr. Ivan Jovovic was responsible for second part that took place on 26.4.2025.
The second session built on this foundation by integrating machine learning models for real-time image recognition within the web application. Participants worked on deploying pre-trained AI models, handling image uploads, and managing prediction outputs, with a brief overview of how high-performance computing (HPC) resources can support model training and updates.
There was about 20 people in this hands on session
Together, these sessions demonstrated a complete workflow — from backend development to AI model integration — highlighting how advanced technologies can be combined to create intelligent, scalable web solutions.
The University of Donja Gorica and NCC Montenegro are organizing a panel discussion within the hashtag#EuroCC project, a European initiative dedicated to the development of national competence centers in the field of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence and big data analysis.
The event brings together successful UDG alumni and researchers, who today lead innovative companies and projects in Montenegro and beyond. Through personal stories and practical insights, speakers will show how knowledge from AI and HPC can become key levers for career development.
Panelists:
Anton Jurovicki – CEO & Co-Founder, Coinis | The founder of the zaposli.ME platform
As part of our ongoing efforts to foster industry collaboration, the National Competence Centre (NCC) Montenegro recently conducted a follow-up consultation with representatives from Alicorn, Mr. Milutin Pavićević and Mr. Andrija Vučković. The meeting focused on exploring how High-Performance Computing (HPC) can be integrated into Alicorn’s development workflows, particularly in areas requiring substantial computational resources. Discussions also covered opportunities for accessing EuroHPC resources through open calls, as well as potential collaboration on Proof-of-Concept initiatives and joint project applications. We will also explore future options for open calls by Fortissimo and Innovation fund od Montenegro.
This was a follow up visit to Alicorn, an innovative technology company from Podgorica
Alicorn shared several promising use cases where HPC could significantly enhance their operations, including advanced data analytics and AI model training. This aligns with NCC Montenegro’s mission to support SMEs in leveraging HPC and AI technologies for innovation and competitiveness. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Alicorn and assisting them in navigating EuroHPC application processes, thereby contributing to the digital transformation of Montenegro’s tech industry.
We are excited to announce a one-day short course titled “From Personal Computing to HPC”, taking place on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, starting at 13:30 at the University of Donja Gorica. This is primarily for the students, but others are welcome, too.
Organized within the EuroCC2 project framework, this intensive training session is designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of High Performance Computing (HPC) and how it differs from standard personal computing. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or tech enthusiast, this course will help you understand:
The evolution from personal computers to HPC systems
Core components of HPC architectures
The role of HPC in science, industry, and innovation
How to get started using HPC resources
This is the second time this year. We are now focused on students (MSc and BSc), but others are welcome, too.
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your computational skills and explore the world of HPC!
On April 17, 2025, the University of Donja Gorica successfully hosted the first part of the two-day course “Web Programming with Python Flask and HPC-enabled ML”, organized under the EuroCC Montenegro project. The event attracted over 70 enthusiastic students from various faculties, eager to deepen their knowledge in modern web development and the integration of High-Performance Computing (HPC) with machine learning. The first session focused on the fundamentals of web development using Python Flask, introducing participants to key concepts, tools, and techniques needed to build scalable and interactive web applications.
This was the first part (Day 1) od the short course.
The strong turnout and active participation highlighted the growing interest in the intersection of web technologies and advanced computing. This hands-on course not only provided practical skills but also encouraged students to explore how HPC resources can enhance machine learning workflows within web environments. The second part of the course, which will delve deeper into HPC integration and real-world ML applications, is scheduled to follow soon. The event marks another step forward in building digital competencies and fostering applied computing education in Montenegro.
There was around 75 attendees, mainly BSc and Msc students interested in Web programming and HPC/Ai integration
Mr. Ivan Jovovic was the lecturer today and the course was supported by mr Dejan Babic, mr Elvis Taruh and prof. Tomo Popovic, all in coordination with NCC Montenegro management and coordinators. We continue on 26. April 2025!
