CIPS

The Capital Innovation Point Serbia (CIPS) has been established to drive digital transformation and technological advancement by supporting startups, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as public sector organizations. CIPS places a strong focus on key areas such as high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, advanced digital skills, automation, and robotics. These technologies are applied across sectors including BioTech, MedTech, AgriTech, GreenTech, transportation, and services. The support framework for startups and SMEs is divided into the following key areas:

• Technical Problem-Solving: Assisting companies and institutions in addressing specific technical challenges through testing, product development, and similar activities.

• Capacity Building: Enhancing knowledge, skills, and capacities within organizations.

• Collaboration and Funding Access: Strengthening collaboration among various stakeholders and facilitating access to funding opportunities for startups and SMEs.

CIPS operates as a hub/network, led by the Science and Technology Park Belgrade (STPB) and supported by a consortium of partners - National Alliance for Local Economic Development (NALED), Science and Technology Park Novi Sad (STP NS), Data Cloud Technology (DCT) and Faculty of Technical Sciences – University of Novi Sad (FTS) and associated partners - Institute of Physics Belgrade (IPB) and University of Belgrade School of Electrical Engineering (ETF).