The University of Donja Gorica, through the Faculty for Information Systems and Technologies, proudly announces the successful PhD defence of Mr. Stevan Čakić, focused on the application of Artificial Intelligence and High-Performance Computing in precision agriculture.
The research addresses key challenges in modern agriculture, particularly in poultry farming, by leveraging deep learning and computer vision models for real-time monitoring, early disease detection, and improved farm management. The models were developed and trained using HPC resources, enabling efficient experimentation and achieving high prediction accuracy exceeding 92% . A significant contribution of this work lies in the integration of HPC-based model development with deployment on edge devices in real farm environments, demonstrating a complete AI-to-industry pipeline. The research also explores the use of generative AI and synthetic data to reduce dependency on large annotated datasets, accelerating innovation cycles.
mr Stevan Cakic presenting his PhD Thesis on AI/HPC in precision agriculture
Importantly, part of this research was conducted in synergy with the FFplus experiment and in direct collaboration with industry partners, highlighting the role of HPC in enabling real-world, industry-driven AI applications. This achievement further demonstrates the impact of the NCC Montenegro and EuroCC2 & EuroCC4SEE initiatives in supporting advanced research, fostering academia-industry collaboration, and promoting the adoption of HPC technologies in strategic sectors such as agriculture.
We are pleased to announce the upcoming “AI in Action for SMEs” training, organized within the EuroCC4SEE initiative by NCC Montenegro, NCC Serbia, NCC Bosnia and Herzegovina, and NCC Türkiye. This training will take place March 2-3, 2026.
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The 1.5-day online training is designed for SMEs, start-ups, technical leads, and researchers interested in practical adoption of Artificial Intelligence supported by High-Performance Computing (HPC).
The programme focuses on applied AI methods with live demonstrations and real-world use cases.
Day 1 covers Time Series Forecasting with AI & Machine Learning and Explainable AI (XAI), including HPC-enabled demonstrations and practical insights for business and healthcare applications. NCC Montenegro will actively contribute to the time-series and HPC session, presenting practical approaches relevant for SMEs.
Day 2 is dedicated to Applied Data Anonymization Techniques, addressing data protection challenges and practical anonymization approaches essential for responsible AI deployment
Invitation to Participants from Montenegro
As a co-organizer, NCC Montenegro will also present during the programme. We invite companies, researchers, and innovators from Montenegro to register and participate in this regional training.
This is an opportunity to:
Learn from hands-on AI & HPC demonstrations
Connect with regional NCC experts
Strengthen AI adoption capacity within your organization
Participation is free, and registration is open via the event page.
We look forward to strong participation from Montenegro.
We are pleased to announce that the research team from the Faculty of Science and Mathematics has published a scientific paper titled “Data augmentation for fuselage panel inspection via 3D point cloud segmentation” in the Journal of Electronic Imaging. The paper presents advanced data augmentation methods to improve fuselage panel inspection using 3D point cloud segmentation, contributing to more accurate and reliable AI-based inspection systems. The research was enabled by access to the Leonardo HPC supercomputing resources, granted through the EuroCC2 project, which allowed the team to process large datasets and develop high-performance models efficiently. More info at: https://doi.org/10.1117/1.JEI.35.3.031202
From 25 to 28 February, in Žabljak, within the framework of the traditional IT Conference – one of the most significant scientific and professional conferences in the field of engineering and information sciences, held with IEEE support (triple IEEE concept in engineering) – the EUROCC4SEE Conference will be organized, with both in-person and online participation of partners.
EuroCC 2 & EuroCC4SEE at IEEE IT2026 in Zabljak
The conference will gather members of the EUROCC4SEE team, representatives of National Competence Centres (NCCs), as well as representatives of companies, the business community, and the public sector from the region and beyond. According to current registrations, more than 200 participants are expected, confirming the strong regional and international character of the event.
As part of the conference, a training session and workshop will be organized in line with the strategic tourism development priorities of all EUROCC4SEE countries, entitled: “Application of HPC and AI to Enhance the Tourism Offer”, aiming to present the possibilities of applying High Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence in improving tourism services, data analytics, and the development of innovative digital solutions.
The conference program will also include presentations of research papers, proof-of-concept projects, and HPC success stories demonstrating the practical application of HPC infrastructure in science, industry, and the development of new technologies.
Special focus will be placed on two central panels:
Application of HPC in Science and Industry – Real Examples and Success Stories, bringing together representatives of academia, industry, and the public sector to exchange experiences and present concrete examples of HPC solution implementation;
Regional Cooperation and EuroCC Experience – EUROCC4SEE: What Have We Learned and Where Do We Go Next? Lessons Learned and Regional Experiences, focused on analyzing project results achieved so far, sharing regional experiences, and defining future directions for the development of the HPC ecosystem in Southeast Europe.
In order to strengthen cooperation with industry and institutions, B2B Meetings and Collaborative Initiatives Toward EUROCC3 will also be organized, enabling direct meetings with business partners, public sector representatives, and potential HPC resource users.
The EUROCC4SEE conference represents an important platform for knowledge exchange, enhancement of regional cooperation, and strengthening the application of HPC technologies in science, industry, and public policies, confirming the strategic importance of digital infrastructure and innovation ecosystem development in the region.
Podgorica, 13 February 2026 – The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Montenegro hosted a regional symposium dedicated to the application of High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare and medical research.
The event was organized by NCC Montenegro, in collaboration with the Faculty for Information Systems and Technologies (UDG) and the Faculty of Medicine (UoM), within the framework of the EuroCC2 and EuroCC4SEE projects, with additional support from the AI-AGE research project.
Bringing together approximately 20 participants from healthcare institutions, academia, innovative companies, and regional partners from Bosnia and Herzegovina, the symposium aimed to strengthen collaboration and advance the adoption of AI and HPC technologies in the health sector.
From Vision to Implementation
The programme combined strategic presentations, regional cooperation sessions, and technical demonstrations, creating a comprehensive overview of the current state of HPC and AI in healthcare.
NCC Montenegro presented Montenegro’s role as a national reference point for HPC, High-Performance Data Analytics (HPDA), and AI development. The presentation traced the entire pipeline—from clinical and biomedical data collection to AI model development and HPC-accelerated deployment.
A central message of the event was clear: HPC in healthcare is not merely about computational speed. It enables rigorous validation, reproducibility, and scalable deployment of AI models in real clinical environments.
Use cases discussed during the symposium included radiology, digital pathology, cardiology, genomics, ICU monitoring, and public health forecasting
AI-AGE: Advancing Research on Ageing
A dedicated session focused on the AI-AGE project, which explores retinal fundus imaging as a potential biomarker for accelerated biological ageing.
The interdisciplinary team presented research results based on UK Biobank data and datasets collected in Montenegro. Findings indicate that the complexity of retinal microvascular networks may decline more rapidly in patients with chronic diseases, highlighting potential applications in early diagnosis and monitoring.
Speakers emphasized the importance of careful model validation, addressing training bias, and ensuring responsible clinical deployment. The discussion also highlighted the potential of EuroHPC resources to further strengthen research capacity and computational scalability
Technical Showcase: AI Solutions Already in Practice
One of the most dynamic parts of the symposium was the Technical Showcase, where companies from Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina presented concrete AI and HPC-enabled healthcare solutions.
Among the showcased innovations were:
AI-powered colon cancer detection in digital pathology using deep learning on high-resolution histopathology slides
AI-driven IoT platforms supporting clinical decision-making and patient management
AI systems for Alzheimer’s disease care, including predictive digital twins and multimodal reasoning tools
HPC-supported computational simulations accelerating pharmaceutical drug development
A particularly valuable component of the session was the sharing of experiences from companies that successfully applied for and received EuroHPC computing resources. These examples demonstrated how access to supercomputing infrastructure directly enhances model development, testing, and product readiness.
Strengthening Regional Cooperation
The symposium also included a regional twinning workshop between NCC Montenegro and NCC Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The session focused on joint strategies for stakeholder engagement, cross-border resource sharing, and knowledge transfer. The discussion confirmed that the twinning model is an effective mechanism for strengthening the South-East European HPC ecosystem and facilitating access to European supercomputing infrastructure.
Such cooperation is particularly important as the region prepares for the next phase of European HPC initiatives and increasing alignment with the EU AI Act and broader digital strategies.
Addressing Systemic Challenges
The event concluded with an interactive panel discussion titled “Orchestrating the Ecosystem.” Participants addressed key challenges facing AI adoption in healthcare, including:
The healthcare data gap and fragmentation
Regulatory complexity, particularly in the context of the EU AI Act
The need for stronger partnerships between industry, academia, and healthcare institutions
While AI model architectures continue to mature rapidly, participants agreed that the primary bottlenecks lie in data heterogeneity, evaluation standards, and deployment constraints rather than algorithmic limitations.
Healthcare representatives acknowledged the growing importance of HPC and AI in medical research but emphasized the need to improve institutional readiness for strategic and sustainable adoption.
A Strategic Step Forward
The symposium concluded with a shared commitment to:
Position AI and HPC as strategic priorities in healthcare innovation
Continue expanding infrastructure and access to HPC resources
Invest in skills development and capacity building
Strengthen regional collaboration across South-East Europe
The event marked an important step in connecting research excellence, industrial innovation, and clinical practice—demonstrating that HPC-enabled AI in healthcare is no longer a future concept, but an emerging regional reality.
The EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) has opened a call for proposals supporting AI-driven scientific research and collaborative EU projects that require large-scale high-performance computing (HPC) resources.
This access mode is designed for researchers, academic institutions, public sector bodies, and industry partners involved in EU-funded or nationally funded R&I projects, where Artificial Intelligence is a core enabler of scientific discovery—including machine learning, foundation models, generative AI, and large language models applied to real scientific challenges.
Available supercomputers to apply for (the resources shown in node hours)
What does the call offer?
Selected projects can receive access to Europe’s leading supercomputers (such as GPU-accelerated EuroHPC systems) for training, testing, and scaling advanced AI models. The call runs on a continuous basis with multiple cut-off dates, allowing flexible submission throughout the year.
Why it matters
Many AI-for-science use cases exceed the capabilities of local infrastructure. This call lowers the barrier to:
large-scale AI model training,
data-intensive scientific workflows,
cross-border collaboration using shared European HPC resources.
Support for Montenegrin applicants
NCC Montenegro actively supports Montenegrin researchers, institutions, and companies in preparing and submitting applications to this call.
NCC Montenegro can help with:
assessing project eligibility and fit with the call,
estimating HPC and GPU resource needs,
structuring proposals and impact sections,
connecting applicants with relevant EuroHPC systems and expertise.
If you are based in Montenegro and considering applying, we strongly encourage you to contact us early in the preparation process. Learn more at [link]
High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are increasingly moving beyond research laboratories into real clinical environments. Across Montenegro and the SEE region, promising AI solutions have been developed for medical image analysis, biomarker detection, and predictive diagnostics. The critical challenge today is ensuring their structured transition from research prototypes to validated, deployable tools within healthcare systems.
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This event addresses precisely that transition. It focuses on how HPC infrastructure, interdisciplinary collaboration, and coordinated ecosystem support can accelerate the integration of AI into everyday clinical practice. Particular attention will be given to available computational capacities, real-life use cases, and pathways toward sustainable deployment.
The event is organized as a joint initiative between NCC Montenegro and NCC Bosnia and Herzegovina, within the broader framework of EuroCC 2 and EuroCC4SEE. It also represents a form of cross-project pollination with the AI-AGE project, demonstrating how research-driven innovation can evolve into applied healthcare solutions through regional cooperation.
Collaboration between NCC Monteengro and NCC Bosnia and Herzegovina
Researchers, clinicians, innovators, and industry partners are invited to join the discussion, exchange expertise, and contribute to shaping the next steps for HPC- and AI-driven healthcare across Southeast Europe. The event is scheduled for Friday, 13 Feb 2026. Please contact us for further details.
