The Chamber of Economy of Montenegro (PKCG), in cooperation with the Science and Technology Park of Montenegro (NTP), organized the interactive event “KOMPakt”, bringing together entrepreneurs, SMEs, innovative companies, IT representatives, universities, and institutions. The event served as a platform to present institutional support measures, promote initiatives for digital and green transformation, and connect businesses with new technologies to enhance international competitiveness.
KOMPact- engaging atmosphere
In her opening remarks, the President of the Chamber of Commerce of Montenegro, Dr. Nina Drakić, emphasized that KOMPakt was conceived as a bridge between business needs and innovative technical solutions, noting that a strong SME sector is essential for Montenegro’s digital and green transformation, European integration, and global competitiveness. Valentina Radulović, Director of the Science and Technology Park of Montenegro, highlighted the role of NTP as a hub where ideas, business and technology converge, encouraging participants to harness the country’s innovative potential and create value-added partnerships.
Ready for HPC talks… where ideas meet supercomputers!
NCC Montenegro participated as one of the exhibitors, presenting its activities within the EuroCC2/EuroCC4SEE project. The NCC highlighted opportunities for Montenegrin entrepreneurs, innovators, and industry to adopt HPC and AI solutions—offering customized training, expert consultancy, and access to leading European supercomputers at no additional cost. Visitors engaged in discussion on their project ideas and business needs, ranging from advanced trading strategies for the capital markets, over smart tourism app enhancements, to precise long-term weather forecasting models, leveraging HPC capabilities and NCC support.
KOMPact –opportunity for new productive collaborations
By engaging directly with key national stakeholders and innovative SMEs, NCC Montenegro reaffirmed its mission to drive digital acceleration and enhance industry competitiveness through the powerful convergence of HPC and AI.
We are pleased to share that Ivan Jovović, MSc, from NCC Montenegro (University of Donja Gorica), delivered an invited presentation at the EuroCC4SEE seminar series titled “AI Meets Precision Agriculture” on July 18, 2025. The event was hosted by EuroCC Turkey and gathered around 20 participants from across the region.
There was about 20 attendess for this presentation
This presentation explored the transformative role of artificial intelligence in modern agriculture, with a focus on how data-driven technologies are redefining farming practices. Ivan highlighted practical applications of AI and machine learning for optimizing crop yields, monitoring environmental conditions, and enabling sustainable resource use. Real-world examples from Montenegrin vineyards and pilot Living Labs were discussed, emphasizing integration of AI, IoT, and edge computing in precision agriculture workflows.
The talk also showcased how HPC resources and national competence centers, such as NCC Montenegro, support the development and scaling of these intelligent solutions for the agri-food sector.
The presentation included HPC powered ML solution for poultry industry
This event is part of the EuroCC4SEE initiative, which promotes knowledge exchange and collaboration among national competence centers in Southeast Europe. We thank the organizers from EuroCC Turkey for the opportunity and look forward to future joint activities!
As part of its mission to promote awareness and adoption of advanced HPC and AI technologies, the NCC Montenegro held an industry workshop at the Science and Technology Park (STP) Podgorica, Montenegro’s flagship innovation hub that empowers innovative companies and startups by offering incubation, training, mentorship, and access to collaborative networks.
The event brought together representatives of the local startup ecosystem and tech-oriented SMEs to explore how data-driven technologies can accelerate business development, supported by EuroCC2/EuroCC4SEE project objectives and NCC Montenegro’s service and training portfolio. Participants were introduced to practical examples of HPC and AI applications across various industry and research domains, including Success Stories from Montenegro. The workshop featured a demonstration of the HPC4SME assessment tool, and offered practical guidance on how interested companies can receive technical consultations, apply for access to top-tier European supercomputers through EuroHPC Calls, and engage in HPC-related funded projects, such as FFplus for Business Experiment Calls.
The event concluded with active Q&A session and follow-up discussions, reinforcing that innovation-driven companies in Montenegro have both the creativity and ambition to thrive in the high-tech arena—and that they value the NCC Montenegro’s opportunities to access powerful digital infrastructure and expertise.
On June 23, 2025, representatives of NCC Montenegro participated in the fourth “Industry Sector of the Month” workshop, dedicated to the Finance & Insurance sector, together with colleagues from NCC Germany, France, and Slovakia. Luka Filipovic presented success stories from the sector, highlighting collaboration with innovative Montenegrin SMEs PAID, Uhura, and Fleka, showcasing use cases aligned with finance. The workshop provided best practice stories from the finance sector regarding the use of HPC and AI within the EuroCC network.
4th Industry Sector of the Month, Finance and Insurance
NCC Montenegro will take part in the upcoming CMBEBIH 2025 conference, which will be held from September 11-13, 2025, in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Organized by NCC HPC Bosnia and Herzegovina, in collaboration with partners, CMBEBIH 2025 is one of the region’s leading conferences dedicated to medical and biological engineering. The event brings together scientists, engineers, clinicians and innovators to exchange knowledge and shape the future of health technologies.
As part of this international conference, the first major EuroCC event in Bosnia and Herzegovina will be hosted. This will include a dedicated HPC session, where NCC Montenegro will present its success stories and contributions to advancing HPC adoption in industry, research and public services. This session is a unique opportunity for all NCCs to showcase impactful initiatives and explore avenues for joint actions, including cross-border workshops and collaborative projects, as previously discussed within our network.
📢 Call for Papers – Special Issue in Technology and Health Care (THC)
EuroCC colleagues are encouraged to submit papers for a special issue of the SAGE journal Technology and Health Care. Submissions representing the work of NCCs are especially welcome and will strengthen the visibility of our community’s contributions.
Submission Timeline:
Initial Submission: September 20, 2025
First Feedback: October 20, 2025
Final Submission: November 25, 2025
Papers must comply with the journal’s peer-review standards. More details are available on the [link].
💡 Oncology Hackathon at CMBEBIH 2025
There will also be organized a special Hackathon in oncology, offering a space for interdisciplinary teams to co-create innovative solutions for cancer care. All interested students, researchers, clinicians, developers and data scientists are invited to register and join the challenge!
👉 Join us in Sarajevo and contribute to this milestone event for the EuroCC community!
Žabljak, Montenegro – NCC Montenegro, in collaboration with the 29th IT Conference, successfully hosted a dynamic two-day training event, “HPC and Industrial Cooperation – Opportunities and Perspectives,” on May 29th and 30th, 2025. Set against the stunning mountain ambiance and wild beauty of Žabljak, this initiative, implemented within the framework of the EuroCC2 and EuroCC4SEE projects, aimed to spotlight High-Performance Computing (HPC) as a pivotal instrument for advancing industrial operations. The agenda for the event is available at the following [link].
prof. Bozo Krstajic gave an introdduction the event and workshop at the openning social event
The core objective of the training was to introduce businesses to the transformative potential of HPC. The event saw enthusiastic participation from various industry representatives, including AI One, DigitalSmart, FiveG, Paid ME, Recrewty, Saga, and others. Through a series of presentations, practical examples, and interactive discussions, these participants explored avenues for implementing HPC within their respective companies. The event facilitated the identification of solvable challenges, an understanding of necessary resources, and the establishment of valuable B2B connections with members of NCC Montenegro.
prof. Sandra Tinaj gave an overview of the project, introduiced new opportunities such as Fortissimo calls
The training commenced with a warm welcome and registration, followed by an introductory session on HPC and its critical importance across various industrial sectors. Participants gained insights into the services and support NCC Montenegro offers to firms, under the banner “Count on HPC: Training and Applications.” A significant portion of the agenda was dedicated to showcasing concrete industrial use cases of HPC, demonstrating tangible benefits for businesses. The afternoons fostered engaging discussions on potential HPC applications within the attendees’ companies, alongside an exploration of the support, services, and infrastructure required for effective HPC implementation. The schedule also included valuable networking opportunities, including organized outdoor activities allowing attendees to soak in the natural splendor of Žabljak.
prof. Milutin Radonjic gave a presentation to high school students prof. Luka Filipovic presented NCC Montenegro activities and services
A commendable outreach initiative was the visit to the “SMŠ 17.septembar” high school in Žabljak. Representatives from NCC Montenegro delivered a presentation on HPC to students, aiming to spark their interest in STEM fields and showcase the opportunities arising from digital transformation and high-tech development. This activity also provided a platform for students to engage in discussions, thereby contributing to the local community through knowledge sharing and the application of modern technologies.
prof. Enis Kocan talked about succces stories, open calls for HPC resources
The training also focused on building bridges and planning future actions. Participants had the opportunity for individual B2B meetings and consultations with NCC Montenegro experts. A dedicated session on planning further steps helped outline future collaboration between NCC and industry, including the formation of working teams and implementation plans. The event culminated with participants presenting their preliminary ideas for HPC applications within their firms, followed by a final networking lunch and closing remarks that summarized key takeaways and recommendations for future endeavors.
Local SMEs shared their experiences with previous Fortissimo callsLocal SMEs shared experiences on the use of HPC resources through EuroHPC open calls
This event, enriched by the inspiring Montenegrin landscape, marks a significant step forward in integrating HPC into Montenegro’s industrial fabric. By fostering understanding, collaboration, and inspiring the next generation, NCC Montenegro is paving the way for a future driven by innovation and high-performance computing.
The main workshop took place in the local high schoolUnforgettable ambient of Montenegrin monitains near Zabljak
Successful presentation and from Dejan Babic from University of Donja Gorica at the EuroCC4SEE Seminar organized by NCC Turkiye. This was a part of the EuroCC4SEE project, five countries – Türkiye, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina – have joined forces to present an engaging online seminar series titled: “5 Beats of Intelligence: AI Meets Diverse Domains”.
More details on schedule of seminar presentations and and registrations can be accessed at NCC Turkiye website at the foillowing link.
Successful presentation at the Seminar series, around 25 attendeesThe presentation covered use cases from the AI-AGE project implemented at UDG with NCC support
