110 likes | 210 Views
… all roads actually lead to Nis . The Romans knew this a long time ago. Phillip Bay CEC, US Investor, source e kapija, 11/08/2013. NI CAT-N is Cluster of Advanced Technologies Champions of change. Goran Mladenovic Cluster Manager. Chronology. Origins. Initiatives
E N D
…all roads actually lead to Nis. The Romans knew this a long time ago.Phillip Bay CEC, US Investor, source e kapija, 11/08/2013
NI CAT-Nis Cluster of Advanced TechnologiesChampions of change Goran Mladenovic Cluster Manager
Origins Initiatives • top down (SECEP extensive research on cluster potentials of Serbia) • bottom up (more similar joint initiatives)
Who we are 25successful companies doing business in the electrical and the electro-mechanical industry as well as in the ICT industry 2scientific research institutions (Faculty of Electronic Engineering and Faclty of Mechanical Engineering – University of Nis) 3economic development support institutions (Regional Development Agency RRA SOUTH, Regional Chamber of Commerce and Business Incubator Nis) MoU with theCity of Nis signed in 2010.
Vision Region of South East Serbia is the center of development of Advanced Technologies in the Balkans
Goals • Increaseof the turnover of the cluster members both on the national and international market • Strengthening of the capacities of the companies for technological development and innovations and development of new technological products and service • Promotion of the City of Niš as a favorable location for business operations in advanced technology field
Indicators cohesive role in our region key innovation and business development partner in the region critical mass of stakeholders self-sustainable transfer of know-how projects 150.000 EUR CBC Serbia-Bulgaria, ATM Integration project NiCAT Intersector project, ICT Cluster Academy permanent cluster’s and SMEs’ growth
Role in Society We show integrity We promote change. We encourage partnerships. We fosterinnovation. We create technology.
www.ni-cat.org goran.mladenovic@ni-cat.org