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30.11.2025.30.11.2025.

NCC Montenegro Presented at the “CheckIn” Conference

At the CheckIn Conference, held in Bar, Montenegro on November 28th 2025, the activities, and results of the EUROCC / NCC Montenegro project were presented. The CheckIn conference brought together experts from the digital economy, technology and creative industries, with a mission to drive long-term impact on the environment – from artificial intelligence and fintech to art, wellness and innovation.

The aim of this conference is to initiate a conversation on how smaller cities can become centers of innovation and how local potentials can be utilized in a modern, sustainable, and competitive manner. The large number of expert participants and visitors not only confirms that Bar is recognized as a city that brings together the scientific and professional community, but also as an environment that actively considers and adopts the latest practices and knowledge of the future.

The Check In 2025 conference is designed and took place on two stages, featuring a total of eight panels covering the fields of information technology, investments and innovation, tourism, education and training, startup ecosystems, banking, the entertainment industry, and the FMCG sector.

During the panel “Intelligence applied”, the EUROCC / NCC Montenegro project was introduced by NCC Member, Ms. Sandra Tinaj as an initiative that actively supports digital transformation and the development of innovation and education capacities in Montenegro through a network of services and expertise in High-Performance Computing (HPC), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Data Analytics.

The panel opened an important discussion on Montenegro’s current position on the path of digital development and the key steps in education needed to build a modern, connected, and technologically advanced society. Special emphasis was placed on the role of NCC Montenegro in strengthening cooperation between between the academic sector and the economy, tourism, and the investment environment as a foundation for sustainable economic growth.

Furthermore, within the EXPO zone of the conference, the Municipality of Bar has also ensured the presentation of businesses supported by the local government through programs aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and women’s entrepreneurship. This is intended for additional promotion, networking, and sharing experiences with other participants and connecting with NCC Montenegro.

The participation of NCC Montenegro at the conference reaffirmed its strategic role in connecting research, education, and industry, and in fostering digital and innovation competitiveness in Montenegro

28.11.2025.29.11.2025.

NCC Montenegro Advances Skills through Digital Innovation of Cultural Heritage Training

The Training Programme on Digital Innovation of Cultural Heritage, launched by Arctur (NCC Slovenia), aims to bring advanced digital heritage and Tourism 4.0 capabilities to Montenegro. Under this initiative (part of a project coordinated by UNIDO and the Montenegrin Ministry of Tourism), NCC Montenegro joined as a participant, seeking to build capacity in digital storytelling, 3D technologies, and modern approaches to cultural heritage digitisation and preservation.

The training aligns with the broader mission of Tourism 4.0: leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies (e.g., 3D modelling, photogrammetry, AR/VR, digital storytelling) to create enriched tourist experiences, boost competitiveness, and support sustainable cultural-heritage-based tourism.

Through participation, NCC Montenegro and other attendees have gained both conceptual and practical knowledge of digital tools, workflows, and methodologies—from 3D capture to storytelling and asset management—enabling them to support digital heritage preservation, immersive storytelling, and innovative tourism products.
For NCC Montenegro, this engagement offers an opportunity to strengthen its role in regional Tourism 4.0 initiatives, cultural heritage digitisation, and digital innovation services, which complements its existing HPC/AI and digital acceleration expertise.

https://www.arctur.si/en/news/training-programme-on-digital-innovation-of-cultural-heritage-launched-in-montenegro

27.11.2025.27.11.2025.

Meeting Between Business Centre Bar and NCC Montenegro

The National Competence Centre for HPC and AI held an initial meeting with the Director of the Business Center Bar, Ivana Tomašević to explore opportunities for supporting local digital entrepreneurship, in line with the growing importance of advanced data analytics and HPC/AI services for competitiveness, innovation, and sustainable business growth.

Business Center Bar is a key regional institution fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and the growth of start-ups and SMEs by providing business incubator facilities, advisory and mentoring services, training and education, as well as facilitating access to institutional support and financial capital, coordinating local development initiatives, and supporting project development with national and international partners.

NCC Montenegro presented its portfolio of services, including tailored training programs, industry workshops, technical expertise, and access to supercomputing resources through the EuroCC2/EuroCC4SEE project. The discussion also highlighted HPC and AI success stories of Montenegrin companies, alongside inspirational use cases such as AI-powered tourism prediction models, data analytics for smart destinations, data-driven optimisation in agriculture, and asset-light simulations for SME products.

Both sides discussed local industry needs—including tourism, agriculture, maritime logistics, and creative industries—and opportunities for collaboration. They agreed to pursue joint activities such as sector-focused industry workshops, training support for SMEs, and project cooperation aimed at strengthening regional innovation capacities and R&D initiatives.

29.10.2025.29.10.2025.

HPC NCC Montenegro gave lecture for final-year students at UDG

As part of the Digital Transformation course, representatives of the National Competence Centre for High-Performance Computing – NCC Montenegro, Ms. Sanja Nikolić and Dr Luka Filipović, delivered a guest lecture to final-year BSc students of the Faculty for Information Systems and Technologies (FIST) and the Faculty of Applied Sciences at the University of Donja Gorica. The session highlighted the growing strategic importance of High-Performance Computing (HPC) in research, innovation and business competitiveness.

HPC and Bussiness Opportunities for Digitial Transformation

Students were introduced to how HPC powers today’s AI systems, large-scale simulations, and data-intensive applications, and how this technological convergence opens new career and entrepreneurial opportunities. The lecture also showcased how HPC and AI are becoming critical enablers for SMEs and start-ups, transforming traditional industries and supporting advanced digital solutions in agriculture, energy, finance, and healthcare.

Ms Sanja Nikolic and Dr Luka Filipovic gave a lecture to final year students

The presenters also provided an overview of NCC Montenegro’s activities under the EuroCC/EuroCC4SEE initiative – including training opportunities, access to European supercomputers, SME onboarding support, and student involvement through research, master’s projects, and innovation-oriented proof-of-concepts. The lecture concluded with an open invitation for students to engage in upcoming NCC HPC/AI programs, internships, and applied research initiatives.

09.10.2025.09.10.2025.

HPC Training AI Solutions from Innovative SMEs: Practical Examples and Lessons Learned

NCC Montenegro, in collaboration with the NCC Slovenia, organized a collaborative workshop and training AI Solutions from Innovative SMEs: Practical Examples and Lessons Learned on October 7, 2025 in Podgorica at University of Donja Gorica. The workshop focused on the opportunities and advantages of HPC and AI technologies in the business sector and best practices in the industry. Approximately 25 participants attended the workshop, including industry experts who deal daily with research and practical examples in the field of artificial intelligence based on HPC.

Tomi Ilijaš, representing Arctur and the NCC SLING initiative in Slovenia, discussed the emerging opportunities for SMEs within the HPC ecosystem. He introduced support structures aimed at making advanced computing more accessible to smaller businesses and highlighted case studies of SME innovation enabled by HPC services.

Presentation on lessons learned and new opportunities for the industry

Ilijaš highlighted two of Arctur’s valuable use cases, CLASSICA and LLMs4EU. These projects are powered by supercomputers and AI, enabling faster workflows and precise analysis. Use case in tourism LLMs4EU aims to reduce entry barriers for smaller, lesser-known tourist destinations and to break down language barriers, build personalized itineraries and incorporate gamification elements. Based on vertical LLM, designed for integration into existing or newly developed software. The main goal of the CLASSICA project – the use of AI technology for cancer classification in the operating theatre. Ilijaš presented the project activities and highlighted the importance of AI technology for image recognition and tissue classification.

The second part of the workshop focused on the FFplus call Innovative studies for SMEs. FFplus is a successor to previous Fortissimo projects (Fortissimo, Fortissimo-2, FF4EuroHPC; 2013-2023). Both, NCC Montenegro and NCC Slovenia representatives, explaines and announce to the Montenegrin SMEs the Innovative studies call which will be open in December 2025. This call will support European SMEs and Start-ups already active in the field of generative AI technology, which lack the necessary computational resources to scale up.

After the presentation, there were questions and answers sesion. During Q&A sesion representatives from SMEs shared their experiences and highlighted importance of cooperation with NCC Montenegro.

We had a good presence of SMEs interested in new EuroHPC and FFPlus calls

07.10.2025.09.10.2025.

NCC Montenegro at Infofest 2025

Infofest (Festival of IT Achievements) is a traditional international event in the field of information and communication technologies, organized in Montenegro since 1994.

The aim of Infofest is to bring together experts from academia, industry, and the public sector, as well as technology companies, IT enthusiasts, and the media — to exchange knowledge, present innovative solutions, and initiate discussions on current challenges and perspectives of digital transformation.

NCC Montenegro presenting activities and services offered

Over the years, Infofest has established a strong reputation as a festival that promotes the latest topics in the ICT sector, such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, digital transformation, regulation and ethics in technology, e-governance, and more.
Infofest 2025 was held in Budva, from September 28 to October 1, 2025.

The National Competence Center for High Performance Computing – NCC Montenegro actively participated in Infofest 2025, presenting projects and services in the fields of supercomputing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI).

Representatives of the University of Donja Gorica, Sandra Tinaj and Tomo Popović, together with Božo Krstajić from the University of Montenegro, delivered a presentation on the activities of NCC Montenegro, with a special focus on the services offered by the Center, as listed and described on the official platform.

Dr Bozo Krstajic, NCC Montenegro, ETF/UCG

During the event, bilateral meetings were held with representatives of IT companies and public sector institutions interested in collaboration and the implementation of HPC and AI solutions in their organizations.

Infofest was attended by the representatives from industry and academia (Montenegro and the region)

By participating in Infofest, NCC Montenegro further strengthens its role in the development of Montenegro’s digital economy and innovation ecosystem, connecting academia, researchers, and industry in a shared mission to advance knowledge and technological progress.

29.09.2025.01.10.2025.

NCC Montenegro Joins European HPC Leaders at All Hands Meeting in Tallinn

NCC Montenegro successfully concluded its participation at the CASTIEL 2, EuroCC 2, and EuroCC4SEE conference (All Hands Meeting – AHM) held September 23–25, 2025, in Tallinn, Estonia, under the motto: “HPC in Europe – toward a resilient future”

As the final gathering for the current phases of these European HPC, HPDA, and AI projects, the conference endorsed collaborative efforts of Project Management Team (PMT), National Competence Centres (NCCs), and Centres of Excellence (CoEs) to showcase research achievements, industry results, exchange national experiences, and plan further joint initiatives to strengthen the European HPC ecosystem alongside EuroHPC JU partners.

The three-day agenda combined project updates, focused breakout sessions, and strategic discussions. Following a welcoming address, the first day focused on reviewing the status and key activities of the CASTIEL 2 and EuroCC2/4SEE projects. A core session was dedicated to Increasing Visibility, which included presentations on the fully consolidated HPC in Europe portal and the HPC Service Hub expansion – a marketplace tool connecting local users with EuroHPC expertise and resources.

The second day started with an Sustainability working session, focusing on key propositions, main drivers, and challenges of NCC business models beyond JU funding. Both days, afternoon hours were reserved for poster networking sessions, where 33 NCCs and 14 CoEs showcased local/domain HPC outreach, discussed national HPC maturity, and explored opportunities to share knowledge, practices, and activities to address local HPC needs and strengthen the European HPC network.

The third day focused on forward-looking planning, featuring discussions on EuroCC 3 / CASTIEL 3 project activities and cooperation with AI Factories, shaping the strategic direction for the next phase of European HPC collaboration. Furthermore, in parallel, breakout sessions were conducted for NCC/CoE representatives related to Industry Interaction (NCC industry contributions, challenges, and PoC analyses), Training & Skills Development (EVITA – EuroHPC Virtual Training Academy), and Communication Strategies (enhancing team communication).

NCC Montenegro’s participation in Tallinn marks a successful culmination of the current project phases, showcasing its effective industry practices, successful HPC onboarding for SMEs and start-ups, and strong commitment to providing critical HPC and AI support to innovators across Montenegro, while actively contributing to the advancement of the European supercomputing landscape.

https://hpc-portal.eu/news/blog/highlights-the-castiel-2-all-hands-meeting-2025-in-tallinn