We are pleased to announce that the project TROPHY – The Next Generation of Deep Technology Leaders, coordinated by the Faculty of Organizational Sciences – University of Belgrade, is supported by the EIT Higher Education Initiative.
This initiative aims to strengthen the innovation and entrepreneurial capacities of higher education institutions across Europe. Over the next three years, the TROPHY project will support partner universities in becoming regional leaders in deep technology innovation.
TROPHY focuses on the development and application of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), and cloud technologies, with the goal of enhancing education and creating solutions for modern societal challenges.
The project is coordinated by a team from the Department for E-business, which will lead activities related to curriculum development, training, mentorship, and connecting the academic community with the private and tech sectors.
The project consortium brings together seven partners from academia and industry:
- Faculty of Organizational Sciences – University of Belgrade, Serbia (coordinator)
- Faculty of Medicine – University of Novi Sad, Serbia
- Moonstruck, Serbia
- University of Maia – Maiêutica, Portugal
- Politeknika Txorierri, Spain
- CERTH – Centre for Research and Technology Hellas, Greece
- UBIK – Croatian Association for Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies, Croatia
The project will establish knowledge and technology transfer centers, develop innovative curricula and educational programs, and provide mentorship and professional training for students, academic, and non-academic staff. Special emphasis will be placed on strengthening the link between academia, industry, and the innovation ecosystem to ensure the creation of sustainable collaboration models.
