Works on the construction of the first Science and Technology Park in Montenegro opened
Crnogorski Telekom and the Science and Technology Park of Montenegro (NTP) have signed a strategic partnership worth 1.5m euros, which aims to boost economic growth, technological development, innovation and entrepreneurship in Montenegro.
The Agreement was signed at a ceremony at which Prime Minister Dusko Markovic proclaimed officially the beginning of the construction of the building of the first Science and Technology Park in our country.
The building of the future Science and Technology Park is designed in accordance with the most modern architectural, functional and technological standards. On a gross area of over 14,000 square meters, all the necessary facilities will be provided to individuals, teams and companies with the opportunity to develop, test and commercialize their entrepreneurial ideas.
This place will be home to all innovative companies and individuals that base their business on knowledge, innovation and the latest technologies. A special segment of activities will be focused on supporting the development of start-up companies that have a high potential for growth and export of their products and services.
The park is located within the campus of technical faculties of the University of Montenegro in Podgorica, providing proactive access to the best highly educated staff and symbolically connecting the scientific research sector, business sector, public institutions and the local community, all with the aim of creating a stimulating environment for innovation and entrepreneurship , which will result in strengthening the competitiveness of the Montenegrin economy.
‘Thanks to these activities, 170 young people have secured jobs so far, of which 40 are doctoral students, while this year the number of supported doctoral students will be increased to 50, and funds in the amount of 2.3 million euros have been provided for that purpose’, he said. The Prime Minister pointed out that the new legal framework for innovation and technological development will enable a major step towards creating a favourable environment for innovation in Montenegro.