SMART Mini-placements -SMART Innovation for next generation!

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The SMART Innovation Centers across various universities in Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Albania unleash a series of mini-placements. Mini placements were organized within WP5 – Operational Setup of SMART Innovation Centres.

This initiative,  aimed to connect theoretical insights with practical applications, fostering long-term collaboration and regional innovation.


This miniplacement brought together students, faculty members and industry stakeholders to explore both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of the S3. Over the three days, participant engaged in lectures, discussions, field and conference visits aimed at bridging academic knowledge with real-world practices.

The Mini-placement, held from 12th to 14th December, brought together students from the University of Montenegro Faculty of Electrical Engineering, and the Faculty of Economics, University of Banja Luka for a three-day exchange focused on Smart Specialisation Strategies (S3).

Mini-placement at University of Donja Gorica, Montenegro was held during  December 2024 hosting students from “Fan S. Noli” University, Albania at the the venue of UDG Smart Innovation Center: Entrepreneurial Nest of the University of Donja Gorica. The purpose of the event was unravel the intricacies of innovation, shedding light on the smart specialization strategies developed at each participant country. Also, visits at venture studio Digital Den Hub, gave a deeper insight on the application of innovative methodologies for start-up and spin-off development in the local and international level, and the collaboration between local institutions and University of Donja Gorica. On the other hand students from University of Donja Gorica participate in Mini-placement at the University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi” Faculty of Economy, Albania and visit SMART Innovation Center. Within the visit students had opportunity visit the premises of UNISHK, laboratories, and library, and to meet with a new and innovative product developed by a startup named “Xhiro n Shkoder”, focusing on the “Online Info Tour” platform.

Students and faculty members from the SMART Business Hub at the University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi” Faculty of Economy, Albania participated in a Mini-placement organized by the SMART Center for Innovation at the University of East Sarajevo (UES), Bosnia and Herzegovina. This two-day event focused on innovation, technology, and collaboration.

As part of the ongoing SMART project activities, a mini-placement was held on December 9th to 11th, 2024, at the SMART Innovation Center “Fan S. Noli” UniversityDuring the event, students from University of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina had opportunity to meet with students and faculty members from “Fan S. Noli” University, participate in SMART mini-project  usage of ICT technologies and meet with local start-ups. 

The mini-placement held at the SMART Innovation Center for 3D printing – from 19th – 20th December 2024. in Podgorica Montenegro.  The purpose of this mini-placement was that students from UNIVLORA explore activities and plans of  SMART Innovation 3D Printing Center. During visit students visit Chamber of Economy of Montenegro.

Students and faculty members from the University of East Sarajevo (UES), Bosnia and Herzegovina  participated in a Mini-placement organized by the SMART City Hub at the UNIVLORA, Albania. This two-day event focused on SMART CITY HUB plan of activities, Smart Specialization Strategy in Albania and visit of several stakeholders on local level dealing with Smart Citys strategy development.