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Visit to Deepmark startup company

NCC Montenegro team from the University of Montenegro (UoM), prof. Božo Krstajić and prof. Enis Kočan has visited startup company Deepmark, co-founded by former researcher from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering – UoM, Slavko Kovačević, MSc. This startup company represents an example of how top-tier academic research transforms into real-world solutions.

DeepMark develops technology for invisible and permanent digital marks (watermarks) that can be embedded in images, audio, and video content without compromising quality. These marks enable proof of origin, ownership, and authenticity of content – which is becoming crucial in the era of artificial intelligence and generative media.

NCC Montenegro team visiting DeepMark startup

NCC team has presented the opportunities to access EUroHPC JU resources through different open calls, as well as to obtain financial support to realize ideas through FFplus calls. Deepmark company has already used HPC resources on a commercial basis and plans to prepare proposal to access EuroHPC JU resources.

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NCC Montenegro at INFOFEST

We are delighted to announce that our General Manager, Sandra Tinaj, and Professor Tomo Popović will take part in Infofest 2025 in Montenegro. They will present the EuroCC 2 and EuroCC4SEE project and discuss how supercomputing is opening new opportunities for science, innovation, and industry.

For more than three decades, INFOFEST has brought together leaders from academia, industry, and the public sector, and this year our team will contribute to the dialogue on the digital future.

NCC Montenegro will participate in this year’s INFOFEST with a presentation on 30 September
  • Agenda for INFOFEST [link]
  • learn more at INFOFEST website [link]
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JUPITER — Europe’s fastest supercomputer and Europe’s first exascale system

In June 2025, the JUPITER supercomputer was inaugurated at Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ), through the Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) and within the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking initiative. With this milestone, Europe has launched its first exascale system, which immediately became the fastest computer on the continent and ranked fourth on the global TOP500 list of supercomputers. JUPITER distinguishes itself not only with its performance but also as the most energy-efficient among the world’s top five fastest systems.

Between the racks of the JUPITER supercomputer (source: Forschungszentrum Jülich)

The system is based on a modular architecture and integrates around 24,000 NVIDIA GH200 “Grace Hopper” superchips, making it particularly suitable for highly parallel applications such as training large language models and running complex scientific simulations. JUPITER combines “Cluster” and “Booster” modules, reaching a total performance exceeding 1 exaflop per second, firmly positioning Europe in the exascale era. Sustainability has also been a priority: the system consumes around 15 MW of electricity, powered entirely by renewable sources, while its waste heat is reused for district heating across the Forschungszentrum Jülich campus.

Aerial view of the Jülich campus (source: Forschungszentrum Jülich)

The significance of JUPITER is manifold. As a symbol of European technological independence, it strengthens digital sovereignty and provides researchers and industry across Europe with access to unprecedented computing capabilities. Its immense power is expected to accelerate progress in critical domains such as climate simulations, brain research, quantum simulation, and the training of advanced AI models. The project is the result of close collaboration between European institutions and industrial partners under the EuroHPC JU framework, standing as a prime example of successful synergy between the public and private sectors in support of science, innovation, and industrial development.

The JUPITER supercomputer is not only the fastest European system but also a symbol of Europe’s entry into the exascale era and its ambition to lead in high-performance computing and artificial intelligence. Learn more at [link].

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Another successful application for HPC resources for Five Group

After completing the experiment on the Leonardo booster partition, obtained through the Benchmark Call, Five Group successfully applied for HPC resources again — this time through the Development Call. In consultation with the NCC Montenegro team, it was recognized that their new project idea, stemming from the ongoing “Wasco AI – Custom AI Assistant Optimization via HPC” project, aligns better with the conditions of the Development Call for EuroHPC JU resources. Consequently, Five Group prepared another application with the support of the NCC Montenegro team, and since mid-August, they have once again gained access to the Leonardo Booster partition, this time for a period of one year.

Wasco AI – Custom AI Assistant Optimization via HPC
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Conference Paper: Real-time Image Generation on ARM-based Edge Devices

We are pleased to share that researchers from the University of Donja Gorica (UDG) presented their latest work at the 2025 IEEE International Symposium on Applied Sciences (ISAS). The paper, titled “Real-time Image Generation Utilizing ARM SBC Architecture”, is now published by IEEE and available at the following [link].

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The paper, authored by Igor Ćulafić, Tomo Popović, Ivan Jovović, and Stevan Ćakić, explores the deployment of advanced generative AI models on ARM-based edge devices, specifically the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano platform. Traditionally, real-time image generation with models such as Stable Diffusion has required powerful desktop GPUs or HPC clusters. This research demonstrates that, through careful CUDA optimization, ARM compatibility adjustments, and dynamic resource management, real-time performance of 2–6 FPS at 512×512 resolution can be achieved directly on low-power edge hardware.

The work addresses thermal management, memory constraints, and software compatibility challenges, proposing a custom ARM-optimized Docker environment and adaptive workload balancing. The results show how decentralized, low-power edge devices can complement high-performance computing ecosystems, opening new opportunities in fields such as healthcare, automotive, and smart city applications.

This publication also reflects the mission of NCC Montenegro to support academia and young researchers in advancing AI and HPC knowledge. By providing expertise, resources, and collaboration opportunities, NCC Montenegro helps integrate cutting-edge research with the broader European HPC ecosystem.

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Consultations and Support for ITAS in Preparing the FFplus Application

In June 2025, the NCC Montenegro team from UoM visited ITAS. During the visit, they presented details about FFplus Project Call 2 – Type 1, which focuses on Business Experiments. ITAS, an SME specializing in IT and realizing several innovative projects, recognized this opportunity and decided to prepare a project proposal related to their ongoing fintech project.

NCC Montenegro visiting ITAS

As part of the support services provided by the NCC Montenegro team, professor Božo Krstajić visited ITAS on Thursday, July 31, while professor Enis Kočan participated online in the meeting. During the session, all necessary information about the FFplus project call was shared with the ITAS team. The meeting also discussed the potential involvement of the NCC Montenegro team as a supporting partner, mainly providing technical support for the use of HPC resources.

Next steps for drafting the project proposal and identifying potential partners were agreed upon.

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AI and HPC Potential in 3D Printing: Visit to 3D Soba

As part of ongoing outreach activities within the EuroCC2 project, representatives from NCC Montenegro (University of Donja Gorica) visited 3D Soba, a Montenegrin SME specializing in professional 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions. The meeting was held in July 2025 at 3D Soba’s production site in Podgorica and marked an initial step toward potential collaboration in the areas of high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI). 3D Soba is one of the first SME companies in the region to establish a full-scale 3D printer farm, offering rapid prototyping, custom product development, and small-batch manufacturing services to a growing number of clients across industries. Their innovative approach has positioned them as a regional pioneer in advanced digital fabrication.

3D Soba Production facility

During the visit, the NCC Montenegro team presented the goals and current activities of the EuroCC project, focusing on opportunities for SMEs to leverage HPC and AI to improve efficiency, optimize production pipelines, and explore innovative applications in digital manufacturing. Several interesting ideas emerged during the discussion, including the use of AI in 3D model generation and design optimization, the potential for simulation-supported prototyping using HPC resources, and integration of generative design techniques to streamline custom production workflows.

NCC Montenegro team visiting 3D Soba

The meeting was hosted by Miloš Grbović, General Director of 3D Soba, and Aleksandar Masić, Production Manager. Both expressed strong interest in further exploring the possibilities offered through EuroCC and NCC Montenegro support. A follow-up meeting is planned for the fall of 2025, where concrete use cases will be discussed in more detail.

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