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Profiling AI Software Bootcamp

Together with NVIDIA and OpenACC organization, EuroCC2 will host a virtual Profiling AI Software Bootcamp on July 9-10, 2025.

The Profiling AI Software Bootcamp covers the process and tools needed to profile AI and machine learning applications to fully utilize high-performance systems. Attendees will learn to profile applications using NVIDIA Nsight™ Systems, a system-wide performance analysis tool; analyze and identify optimization opportunities; and improve performance of applications to scale efficiently across systems of any quantity or size of CPUs and GPUs. Additionally, this bootcamp will walk through the system topology to learn the dynamics of multi-GPU and multi-node connections and architecture.

People who complete the bootcamp are encouraged to apply to participate in the upcoming EuroCC AI Hackathon, which will be open for applications shortly.

Due to EuroCC2 regulations, generic or private email addresses cannot be accepted. Please use your official university or company email address to prove your affiliation when applying.

Application Deadline: 16th June 2025

Prerequisites: Basic experience with Python programming and PyTorch distributed training. 

Event format: This bootcamp will be hosted online in Central European Summer Time (CEST). All communication will be through Zoom, Slack and email.

Compute Resources: Attendees will be given access to a GPU cluster for the duration of the bootcamp. 

More info, registration and agenda are available at https://www.openhackathons.org/s/siteevent/a0CUP00001YljuY2AR/se000402

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The Role of HPC and e-Infrastructures in Montenegro’s Development  –  next POLICY ANSWERS Monthly Webinar


Join the 12th edition of the POLICY ANSWERS Monthly Webinar series as we explore how the Western Balkans can align their priorities with the European Union in crucial areas such as Digital Transformation, the Green Deal, and Health Policy. This month’s webinar Luka Filipovic will present how High-Performance Computing (HPC) and digital research infrastructures are pivotal to Montenegro’s development and its integration into the European Research Area. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how cutting-edge technologies are shaping innovation in the region.

📅 Date: 22 May 2025 | 🕒 Time: 15:00 | 📍 Online

Registration link: https://eu-wb-policy-dialogue-stakeholder.b2match.io/page-901

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Exploring HPC-Driven AI Solutions with Damar Institute

Representatives of NCC Montenegro met with Vuk Cadjenovic and Milos Borozan from Damar, a pioneering Montenegrin research institute established in 1993 that specialises in social research, public opinion polling, and data analysis. Over the years, Damar evolved into a comprehensive scientific and research institute, expanding its expertise to encompass a diverse range of qualitative, quantitative, and computational methodologies.

During the initial meeting held on April 15, 2025, and the follow-up on May 9, 2025, discussions focused on the potential integration of HPC resources into Damar’s operations. The goal is to leverage Damar’s extensive, multi-year data pool on public opinion and social issues to enhance its analytical capabilities through advanced predictive and prescriptive AI models.

The application of HPC would enable more precise modelling of complex social phenomena, improved data visualization, and real-time data processing—significantly increasing the relevance, depth, and impact of research outputs. The meetings also addressed opportunities for joint participation in research and innovation projects aimed at developing data-driven, AI-solutions for the public and private sectors.

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Supercomputing in Action: Industry Leaders Explore the Power of HPC and AI

NCC Montenegro and ICT Cortex hosted Supercomputing Opportunities for Industry Leaders—a dynamic industry event showcasing how HPC and AI are reshaping the innovation landscape for businesses in Montenegro.

The event was opened by Sanja Nikolić, who presented NCC Montenegro as a national hub dedicated to fostering driving innovation, digitalization and competitiveness through Cloud HPC and AI technologies.

Following the introductory part, Luka Filipović emphasized NCC Montenegro’s role as a national gateway to the EuroHPC supercomputing infrastructure. His presentation offered a practical roadmap and expert insights into the Open Access Calls, providing businesses with clear guidance on how to leverage some of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe—and globally—for research, development, and innovation.

The second part of the event featured a panel discussion with representatives from innovative companies in the Montenegrin IT sector—technology visionaries who are actively applying HPC and AI in real-world projects. The panel highlighted successful collaborations with NCC Montenegro and included:

Milutin Pavićević, Chief Creative Director at Alicorn, presented NameSentinel—an AI-powered service that enables smart search and generation of memorable domain names by processing user preferences and startup descriptions. The platform leverages HPC to process tens of millions of domain records daily, enabling real-time, ultra-fast domain availability checks.

Marko Lekić, CTO of Fleka, shared insights into the company’s work in the FinTech industry, highlighting the development of ML-based, HPC-empowered SaaS solutions aimed at enhancing personalized banking experiences. Their approach leverages intelligent algorithms for transaction and spending classification, enabling smarter, more tailored financial services.

Đuro Stojanović, CEO of UHURA Solutions, an AI startup specializing in automating document-driven processes, emphasized the benefits of leveraging EuroHPC resources, specifically the Leonardo supercomputer. He discussed how it can be used to train and fine-tune LLMswith up to 70 billion parametersondomain-specific datasets, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of AI-driven financial solutions.

Nebojša Jovanović, Co-Founder and Product Owner of PAID, presented the development of a B2B software solutionforquantitative tradingon stock exchanges. The solution requires training sophisticated AI/ML models and running up to 1.2 million simulations per financial instrument—a process that, thanks to access to the LUMI supercomputer, was completed in just 4.7 hours, compared to the estimated 10 months.

This event not only showcased the industry potential of HPC and AI—particularly within the IT sector—but also emphasized NCC Montenegro’s supportive role in making these advanced technologies both accessible and actionable for the local and regional business ecosystem.

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Announcement of training for industry on the topic: HPC from idea to solution

NCC Montenegro (within the EuroCC2/EuroCC4SEE project), in cooperation with “IT Society”, is organizing the training “HPC and Industrial Cooperation – Opportunities and Perspectives” as part of the activities of the 29th scientific and professional conference Information Technologies – Present and Future, which will be held on 29 and 30 May 2025 in Žabljak.

The aim of this two-day training is to present available high-performance computing (HPC) as an innovative tool for improving business in Montenegrin industry. Through practical examples and discussions, participants will have the opportunity to consider the possibilities of implementing HPC in their companies, identify potential challenges that they can solve, the necessary resources and establish B2B contacts with members of NCC Montenegro.

This will be a contionuation of IT2025 and collaboration of NCC Montenegro and “IT Drustvo” NGO
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Innovation through Supercomputing in AI – an opportunity to improve your business

In collaboration with ICT Cortex, we are organizing a workshop “Innovation through Supercomputing in AI – an opportunity to improve your business”, on the topic of #HighPerformanceComputing and #ArtificialIntelligence technologies, intended for innovative IT companies, #SMEs and startups that want to improve their products, services and business processes using cutting-edge digital solutions.

With the support of experts, participants will learn how to use HPC technologies for accelerated development of AI models, how to access leading European supercomputing resources and how to improve their software solutions with significant time and resource savings.

The workshop is organized as part of the set of training events of the EuroCC2/EuroCC4SEE (Digital Europe) project, and is implemented by the National Competence Center (NCC) Montenegro.

Join us on Wednesday, April 23, from 1:00 PM at the Entrepreneurial Nest, UDG and learn more about #NCC technical support and the benefits that the European supercomputing infrastructure offers to the business and public sectors.

Agenda

INTRODUCTION TO HPC TECHNOLOGIES AND NCC MONTENEGRO

13:00 | NCC Montenegro: Drive Your Innovations with HPC
Sanja Nikolić
HPC & AI: Turn Your Data into Action
HPC/HPDA/AI Training and Service Portfolio
HPC4SME: Automated Assessment Tool

13:30 | NCC Montenegro: Gateway to European Supercomputers
Luka Filipović
EuroHPC: Democratizing Access to Supercomputing
Overview of Open Access Calls – How to Apply?

MNE COMPANIES LEADING WITH AI AND SUPERCOMPUTING

14:00 | Panel Discussion: HPC & AI in Action

Moderated session featuring leading IT companies

  • Milutin Pavićević, ALICORN
  • Marko Lekić, FLEKA
  • Đuro Stojanović, UHURA
  • Nebojša Janović, PAID-T

COCKTAIL & NETWORKING

15:00 | Informal Networking & Refreshments

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Empowering Business through HPC and AI

On April 16, 2025, the UDG hosted a HPC/AI workshop designed for business users and non-technical audience. The workshop provided a concise introduction to HPC and AI technologies emphasizing their growing relevance for accelerating digital transformation, advancing research & development, and strengthening industry competitiveness. Participants gained valuable insights into how supercomputing technologies can be leveraged to accelerate production development and innovation cycles, optimize business operations and decision-making processes.

 Key highlights of the workshop included:

  • A clear and practical overview of  both commercial and technical aspects of HPC systems
  • Real-world use cases showcasing the HPC/AI impact and benefits across industries
  • Guidance to access Europe’s top-tier supercomputing infrastructure

The session is concluded with optional one-on-one consultations, allowing attendees to explore how advanced technologies like HPC and AI could be integrated into their specific business strategies and innovation ideas.

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