Knowhow communities for accelerating RTI transfer in the Danube Region (RTIT>>)
In 2024, the National Institute of Chemistry has entered into a partnership with 12 regional institutions and companies. Dubbed RTIT>> (Research, Technology and Innovation Transfer), the project is aimed at establishing knowhow communities in the Danube region. The objective is to strengthen the cooperation between SMEs and institutions involved in research, technology development and innovation in the field of:
- Bio-based materials,
- Sustainable materials and technologies,
- Advanced materials.
The project is aligned with our vision, mission and 2022–2027 strategy as it facilitates sustainable development, a prudent use of resources, and digitalization by creating favorable conditions for the transfer of knowledge into the economy and industry. At the same time, the project is also aimed at supporting economic development in the region by strengthening the resilience and competitiveness of SMEs in value chains across Europe.
Project duration: 1 January 2024–30 June 2026
Project value: EUR 2,391,220.00
Project value for the NIC: EUR 170,970.00
Co-financing by the NIC: EUR 34,194.00
Lead partner: IEC Technopolis, Črna Gora
Role of the NIC: Leader of the Sustainable Materials and Technologies thematic group
Project manager: Kristijan Jean Radikovič, Knowledge Transfer Professional at the Knowledge Transfer Office
Project partners:
- Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia, Slovenia;
- National Institute of Chemistry, Slovenia;
- Bayern Innovativ, Germany;
- Wood K+, Austria;
- INTERA Technology Park, Bosnia and Herzegovina;
- University of Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina;
- IEC Technopolis, Montenegro;
- University of Montenegro, Montenegro;
- Institute of Physics, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Ukraine;
- Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Bulgaria;
- Fund for Applied Research and Communications, Bulgaria;
- University of Pécs, Hungary;
- Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Pécs-Baranya, Hungary.
The project is co-financed by the European Union as part of the Interreg Danube Region program.
