The Miniplacement, held from 12 to 14 December, brought together students from the University of Montenegro, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, and the University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Economics for a three-day exchange focused on Smart Specialisation Strategies (S3). This initiative, hosted under the Erasmus+ SMART project, aimed to connect theoretical insights with practical applications, fostering long-term collaboration and regional innovation.
This miniplacement brought together students, faculty members and industry stakeholders to explore both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of the S3. Over the three days, participant engaged in lectures, discussions, field and conference visits aimed at bridging academic knowledge with real-world practices.
The opening day introduced participants to the theoretical aspects of the S3, with lectures provided by Prof. Dragan Gligoric, prof. Jadranka Petrović i prof. Goran Janjić who provided insights into the Republic of Srpska’s experience with the Smart Specialization Strategies along with the comparative analysis of S3 in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the EU.
On the second day, participants had the opportunity to visit the SMART Innovation Centre located in and managed by the Faculty of Economics. At the centre, presentations were held, and they focused on the ongoing S3 initiatives in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the role of students and other staff in supporting these efforts. Later during the same day, students visited the telecommunications and electrical energy based enterprise located in the Banja Luka region. During this visit, students had the opportunity to observe practical application of the S3 technologies in an industrial setting.
The final day of the program was dedicated to collaborative activities and key takeaways. Participants actively took part in the CAREER21 Vol. 3 students’ conference, organized by the Faculty of Economics’ Student Union. The conference hosted three accomplished professionals representing diverse sectors and perspectives, including both entrepreneurs and successful managers and CEOs. The day concluded with a reflection session, where participants discussed on their key takeaways and knowledge gained in during the Miniplacement.
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