HPC Montenegro

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

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

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.