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Meet the Experts:
Meet the Experts:
knowledge from the pioneers of the Industry
knowledge from the pioneers of the Industry

Petar Gregurić
Petar Gregurić is the Managing Partner at STEMwise, a consultancy focused on securing centralized EU funding for research institutions, SMEs, and public authorities across Europe. With a background in engineering and operations, he brings a unique blend of technical insight and strategic positioning to EU-funded projects. In just over a year at STEMwise, he has helped partners win more than €20 million in Horizon Europe projects. Petar is known for his behind-the-scenes approach to building high-impact consortia, navigating complex funding landscapes, and turning ambitious ideas into fundable, outcome-driven proposals.

Petar Gregurić
Petar Gregurić is the Managing Partner at STEMwise, a consultancy focused on securing centralized EU funding for research institutions, SMEs, and public authorities across Europe. With a background in engineering and operations, he brings a unique blend of technical insight and strategic positioning to EU-funded projects. In just over a year at STEMwise, he has helped partners win more than €20 million in Horizon Europe projects. Petar is known for his behind-the-scenes approach to building high-impact consortia, navigating complex funding landscapes, and turning ambitious ideas into fundable, outcome-driven proposals.

Petar Gregurić
Petar Gregurić is the Managing Partner at STEMwise, a consultancy focused on securing centralized EU funding for research institutions, SMEs, and public authorities across Europe. With a background in engineering and operations, he brings a unique blend of technical insight and strategic positioning to EU-funded projects. In just over a year at STEMwise, he has helped partners win more than €20 million in Horizon Europe projects. Petar is known for his behind-the-scenes approach to building high-impact consortia, navigating complex funding landscapes, and turning ambitious ideas into fundable, outcome-driven proposals.

Petar Gregurić
Petar Gregurić is the Managing Partner at STEMwise, a consultancy focused on securing centralized EU funding for research institutions, SMEs, and public authorities across Europe. With a background in engineering and operations, he brings a unique blend of technical insight and strategic positioning to EU-funded projects. In just over a year at STEMwise, he has helped partners win more than €20 million in Horizon Europe projects. Petar is known for his behind-the-scenes approach to building high-impact consortia, navigating complex funding landscapes, and turning ambitious ideas into fundable, outcome-driven proposals.

Petar Gregurić
Petar Gregurić is the Managing Partner at STEMwise, a consultancy focused on securing centralized EU funding for research institutions, SMEs, and public authorities across Europe. With a background in engineering and operations, he brings a unique blend of technical insight and strategic positioning to EU-funded projects. In just over a year at STEMwise, he has helped partners win more than €20 million in Horizon Europe projects. Petar is known for his behind-the-scenes approach to building high-impact consortia, navigating complex funding landscapes, and turning ambitious ideas into fundable, outcome-driven proposals.

Adriana Planinić
Adriana is an ecologist with over 15 years of experience in academy and international research institutions. As an Assistant Professor, she developed the first Urban Ecology curriculum at the University of Mostar. She is interested in urban biodiversity, mental health, and sustainable urban planning, with a strong emphasis on citizen engagement and science communication

Adriana Planinić
Adriana is an ecologist with over 15 years of experience in academy and international research institutions. As an Assistant Professor, she developed the first Urban Ecology curriculum at the University of Mostar. She is interested in urban biodiversity, mental health, and sustainable urban planning, with a strong emphasis on citizen engagement and science communication

Adriana Planinić
Adriana is an ecologist with over 15 years of experience in academy and international research institutions. As an Assistant Professor, she developed the first Urban Ecology curriculum at the University of Mostar. She is interested in urban biodiversity, mental health, and sustainable urban planning, with a strong emphasis on citizen engagement and science communication

Adriana Planinić
Adriana is an ecologist with over 15 years of experience in academy and international research institutions. As an Assistant Professor, she developed the first Urban Ecology curriculum at the University of Mostar. She is interested in urban biodiversity, mental health, and sustainable urban planning, with a strong emphasis on citizen engagement and science communication

Adriana Planinić
Adriana is an ecologist with over 15 years of experience in academy and international research institutions. As an Assistant Professor, she developed the first Urban Ecology curriculum at the University of Mostar. She is interested in urban biodiversity, mental health, and sustainable urban planning, with a strong emphasis on citizen engagement and science communication

Tamara Aleksandrov Fabijanić
Tamara Aleksandrov Fabijanić is an expert in technology transfer and innovation management. Her work at the Centre for Technology Transfer (CTT) focuses on bridging the gap between scientific research and its practical application, navigating intellectual property, and fostering university-industry collaboration.

Tamara Aleksandrov Fabijanić
Tamara Aleksandrov Fabijanić is an expert in technology transfer and innovation management. Her work at the Centre for Technology Transfer (CTT) focuses on bridging the gap between scientific research and its practical application, navigating intellectual property, and fostering university-industry collaboration.

Tamara Aleksandrov Fabijanić
Tamara Aleksandrov Fabijanić is an expert in technology transfer and innovation management. Her work at the Centre for Technology Transfer (CTT) focuses on bridging the gap between scientific research and its practical application, navigating intellectual property, and fostering university-industry collaboration.

Tamara Aleksandrov Fabijanić
Tamara Aleksandrov Fabijanić is an expert in technology transfer and innovation management. Her work at the Centre for Technology Transfer (CTT) focuses on bridging the gap between scientific research and its practical application, navigating intellectual property, and fostering university-industry collaboration.

Tamara Aleksandrov Fabijanić
Tamara Aleksandrov Fabijanić is an expert in technology transfer and innovation management. Her work at the Centre for Technology Transfer (CTT) focuses on bridging the gap between scientific research and its practical application, navigating intellectual property, and fostering university-industry collaboration.

Dario Babić
Vice Dean for Science and External Cooperation at the Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, University of Zagreb. Researcher and the Head of the Testing Laboratory at the Department of Traffic Signalling, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, University of Zagreb, Croatia, with more than 10 years of experience in the field of road safety.

Dario Babić
Vice Dean for Science and External Cooperation at the Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, University of Zagreb. Researcher and the Head of the Testing Laboratory at the Department of Traffic Signalling, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, University of Zagreb, Croatia, with more than 10 years of experience in the field of road safety.

Dario Babić
Vice Dean for Science and External Cooperation at the Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, University of Zagreb. Researcher and the Head of the Testing Laboratory at the Department of Traffic Signalling, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, University of Zagreb, Croatia, with more than 10 years of experience in the field of road safety.

Dario Babić
Vice Dean for Science and External Cooperation at the Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, University of Zagreb. Researcher and the Head of the Testing Laboratory at the Department of Traffic Signalling, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, University of Zagreb, Croatia, with more than 10 years of experience in the field of road safety.

Dario Babić
Vice Dean for Science and External Cooperation at the Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, University of Zagreb. Researcher and the Head of the Testing Laboratory at the Department of Traffic Signalling, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, University of Zagreb, Croatia, with more than 10 years of experience in the field of road safety.

Nikola Mišković
Nikola Mišković is a Full Professor of at University of Zagreb, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER). He is the Head of Laboratory for Underwater Systems and Technologies (LABUST, https://labust.fer.hr/). He participated in 38 international research projects (coordinated 10) and 18 national research projects (coordinated 10). In 2022 Prof Nikola Mišković was awarded FER’s Annual Science Award, in 2020 IEEE Croatia Section Award for Outstanding Engineering Contribution. He also received the annual State science award for 2015, awarded by the Croatian Parliament and in 2013 he received the young scientist award "Vera Johanides" of the Croatian Academy of Engineering (HATZ) for scientific achievements.

Nikola Mišković
Nikola Mišković is a Full Professor of at University of Zagreb, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER). He is the Head of Laboratory for Underwater Systems and Technologies (LABUST, https://labust.fer.hr/). He participated in 38 international research projects (coordinated 10) and 18 national research projects (coordinated 10). In 2022 Prof Nikola Mišković was awarded FER’s Annual Science Award, in 2020 IEEE Croatia Section Award for Outstanding Engineering Contribution. He also received the annual State science award for 2015, awarded by the Croatian Parliament and in 2013 he received the young scientist award "Vera Johanides" of the Croatian Academy of Engineering (HATZ) for scientific achievements.

Nikola Mišković
Nikola Mišković is a Full Professor of at University of Zagreb, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER). He is the Head of Laboratory for Underwater Systems and Technologies (LABUST, https://labust.fer.hr/). He participated in 38 international research projects (coordinated 10) and 18 national research projects (coordinated 10). In 2022 Prof Nikola Mišković was awarded FER’s Annual Science Award, in 2020 IEEE Croatia Section Award for Outstanding Engineering Contribution. He also received the annual State science award for 2015, awarded by the Croatian Parliament and in 2013 he received the young scientist award "Vera Johanides" of the Croatian Academy of Engineering (HATZ) for scientific achievements.

Nikola Mišković
Nikola Mišković is a Full Professor of at University of Zagreb, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER). He is the Head of Laboratory for Underwater Systems and Technologies (LABUST, https://labust.fer.hr/). He participated in 38 international research projects (coordinated 10) and 18 national research projects (coordinated 10). In 2022 Prof Nikola Mišković was awarded FER’s Annual Science Award, in 2020 IEEE Croatia Section Award for Outstanding Engineering Contribution. He also received the annual State science award for 2015, awarded by the Croatian Parliament and in 2013 he received the young scientist award "Vera Johanides" of the Croatian Academy of Engineering (HATZ) for scientific achievements.

Nikola Mišković
Nikola Mišković is a Full Professor of at University of Zagreb, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER). He is the Head of Laboratory for Underwater Systems and Technologies (LABUST, https://labust.fer.hr/). He participated in 38 international research projects (coordinated 10) and 18 national research projects (coordinated 10). In 2022 Prof Nikola Mišković was awarded FER’s Annual Science Award, in 2020 IEEE Croatia Section Award for Outstanding Engineering Contribution. He also received the annual State science award for 2015, awarded by the Croatian Parliament and in 2013 he received the young scientist award "Vera Johanides" of the Croatian Academy of Engineering (HATZ) for scientific achievements.

Michael Browne
Founder and CEO of Crowdhelix - A global open innovation platform that applies AI technology and key account services to profile and connect world leading research organisations and researchers with innovative businesses to collaborate in tackling some of the world’s most complex societal and industrial challenges.

Michael Browne
Founder and CEO of Crowdhelix - A global open innovation platform that applies AI technology and key account services to profile and connect world leading research organisations and researchers with innovative businesses to collaborate in tackling some of the world’s most complex societal and industrial challenges.

Michael Browne
Founder and CEO of Crowdhelix - A global open innovation platform that applies AI technology and key account services to profile and connect world leading research organisations and researchers with innovative businesses to collaborate in tackling some of the world’s most complex societal and industrial challenges.

Michael Browne
Founder and CEO of Crowdhelix - A global open innovation platform that applies AI technology and key account services to profile and connect world leading research organisations and researchers with innovative businesses to collaborate in tackling some of the world’s most complex societal and industrial challenges.

Michael Browne
Founder and CEO of Crowdhelix - A global open innovation platform that applies AI technology and key account services to profile and connect world leading research organisations and researchers with innovative businesses to collaborate in tackling some of the world’s most complex societal and industrial challenges.

Marin Gregorović
Marin Gregorović serves as the Mayor of the Town of Cres, a community that is actively participating in EU projects focused on urban innovation. Under his leadership, Cres has engaged in various initiatives aimed at implementing sustainable and smart solutions. Mayor Gregorović will share his valuable perspective on how towns and islands can successfully leverage European programmes to foster local development and innovation.

Marin Gregorović
Marin Gregorović serves as the Mayor of the Town of Cres, a community that is actively participating in EU projects focused on urban innovation. Under his leadership, Cres has engaged in various initiatives aimed at implementing sustainable and smart solutions. Mayor Gregorović will share his valuable perspective on how towns and islands can successfully leverage European programmes to foster local development and innovation.

Marin Gregorović
Marin Gregorović serves as the Mayor of the Town of Cres, a community that is actively participating in EU projects focused on urban innovation. Under his leadership, Cres has engaged in various initiatives aimed at implementing sustainable and smart solutions. Mayor Gregorović will share his valuable perspective on how towns and islands can successfully leverage European programmes to foster local development and innovation.

Marin Gregorović
Marin Gregorović serves as the Mayor of the Town of Cres, a community that is actively participating in EU projects focused on urban innovation. Under his leadership, Cres has engaged in various initiatives aimed at implementing sustainable and smart solutions. Mayor Gregorović will share his valuable perspective on how towns and islands can successfully leverage European programmes to foster local development and innovation.

Marin Gregorović
Marin Gregorović serves as the Mayor of the Town of Cres, a community that is actively participating in EU projects focused on urban innovation. Under his leadership, Cres has engaged in various initiatives aimed at implementing sustainable and smart solutions. Mayor Gregorović will share his valuable perspective on how towns and islands can successfully leverage European programmes to foster local development and innovation.

Deni Nurkić
Deni is currently working on projects which aim to support the commercialization of innovations at the Innovation Center Nikola Tesla (ICENT). Within ICENT, he acts as the co-leader of the deep tech venture builder Nuqleus, as the service manager of the European Digital Innovation Center (EDIH) Crobohub++ and as the scientific portfolio manager of the Scinergy project which aims to connect researchers and companies. He holds a master's degree in research physics and is a doctoral candidate at the Faculty of Science (PMF) in Zagreb. He volunteers as a member of the arbitration council of the association Penkala, whose members are Croatian early career researchers.

Deni Nurkić
Deni is currently working on projects which aim to support the commercialization of innovations at the Innovation Center Nikola Tesla (ICENT). Within ICENT, he acts as the co-leader of the deep tech venture builder Nuqleus, as the service manager of the European Digital Innovation Center (EDIH) Crobohub++ and as the scientific portfolio manager of the Scinergy project which aims to connect researchers and companies. He holds a master's degree in research physics and is a doctoral candidate at the Faculty of Science (PMF) in Zagreb. He volunteers as a member of the arbitration council of the association Penkala, whose members are Croatian early career researchers.

Deni Nurkić
Deni is currently working on projects which aim to support the commercialization of innovations at the Innovation Center Nikola Tesla (ICENT). Within ICENT, he acts as the co-leader of the deep tech venture builder Nuqleus, as the service manager of the European Digital Innovation Center (EDIH) Crobohub++ and as the scientific portfolio manager of the Scinergy project which aims to connect researchers and companies. He holds a master's degree in research physics and is a doctoral candidate at the Faculty of Science (PMF) in Zagreb. He volunteers as a member of the arbitration council of the association Penkala, whose members are Croatian early career researchers.

Deni Nurkić
Deni is currently working on projects which aim to support the commercialization of innovations at the Innovation Center Nikola Tesla (ICENT). Within ICENT, he acts as the co-leader of the deep tech venture builder Nuqleus, as the service manager of the European Digital Innovation Center (EDIH) Crobohub++ and as the scientific portfolio manager of the Scinergy project which aims to connect researchers and companies. He holds a master's degree in research physics and is a doctoral candidate at the Faculty of Science (PMF) in Zagreb. He volunteers as a member of the arbitration council of the association Penkala, whose members are Croatian early career researchers.

Deni Nurkić
Deni is currently working on projects which aim to support the commercialization of innovations at the Innovation Center Nikola Tesla (ICENT). Within ICENT, he acts as the co-leader of the deep tech venture builder Nuqleus, as the service manager of the European Digital Innovation Center (EDIH) Crobohub++ and as the scientific portfolio manager of the Scinergy project which aims to connect researchers and companies. He holds a master's degree in research physics and is a doctoral candidate at the Faculty of Science (PMF) in Zagreb. He volunteers as a member of the arbitration council of the association Penkala, whose members are Croatian early career researchers.

Petar Vrgović
Petar Vrgović, full professor at Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, is an expert in the field of responsible research and research integrity, with a specific focus on the Balkan region. He is actively involved in the Horizon Europe project "REINFORCING," which aims to strengthen research and innovation capacities in Novi Sad. His work centers on building a culture of integrity and putting the principles of responsible research into practice.

Petar Vrgović
Petar Vrgović, full professor at Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, is an expert in the field of responsible research and research integrity, with a specific focus on the Balkan region. He is actively involved in the Horizon Europe project "REINFORCING," which aims to strengthen research and innovation capacities in Novi Sad. His work centers on building a culture of integrity and putting the principles of responsible research into practice.

Petar Vrgović
Petar Vrgović, full professor at Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, is an expert in the field of responsible research and research integrity, with a specific focus on the Balkan region. He is actively involved in the Horizon Europe project "REINFORCING," which aims to strengthen research and innovation capacities in Novi Sad. His work centers on building a culture of integrity and putting the principles of responsible research into practice.

Petar Vrgović
Petar Vrgović, full professor at Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, is an expert in the field of responsible research and research integrity, with a specific focus on the Balkan region. He is actively involved in the Horizon Europe project "REINFORCING," which aims to strengthen research and innovation capacities in Novi Sad. His work centers on building a culture of integrity and putting the principles of responsible research into practice.

Petar Vrgović
Petar Vrgović, full professor at Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, is an expert in the field of responsible research and research integrity, with a specific focus on the Balkan region. He is actively involved in the Horizon Europe project "REINFORCING," which aims to strengthen research and innovation capacities in Novi Sad. His work centers on building a culture of integrity and putting the principles of responsible research into practice.

Lučijano Sangaleti
Specializes in strategic consulting and the development of EU-funded projects, with a particular focus on energy, sustainable transport solutions, and smart city development. Through his professional experience, he has developed strong managerial, organizational, and strategic competencies, with a special emphasis on sustainable development, international cooperation, and project management. He is the founder and first vice president of the Smart City Group at the Croatian Chamber of Economy.

Lučijano Sangaleti
Specializes in strategic consulting and the development of EU-funded projects, with a particular focus on energy, sustainable transport solutions, and smart city development. Through his professional experience, he has developed strong managerial, organizational, and strategic competencies, with a special emphasis on sustainable development, international cooperation, and project management. He is the founder and first vice president of the Smart City Group at the Croatian Chamber of Economy.

Lučijano Sangaleti
Specializes in strategic consulting and the development of EU-funded projects, with a particular focus on energy, sustainable transport solutions, and smart city development. Through his professional experience, he has developed strong managerial, organizational, and strategic competencies, with a special emphasis on sustainable development, international cooperation, and project management. He is the founder and first vice president of the Smart City Group at the Croatian Chamber of Economy.

Lučijano Sangaleti
Specializes in strategic consulting and the development of EU-funded projects, with a particular focus on energy, sustainable transport solutions, and smart city development. Through his professional experience, he has developed strong managerial, organizational, and strategic competencies, with a special emphasis on sustainable development, international cooperation, and project management. He is the founder and first vice president of the Smart City Group at the Croatian Chamber of Economy.

Lučijano Sangaleti
Specializes in strategic consulting and the development of EU-funded projects, with a particular focus on energy, sustainable transport solutions, and smart city development. Through his professional experience, he has developed strong managerial, organizational, and strategic competencies, with a special emphasis on sustainable development, international cooperation, and project management. He is the founder and first vice president of the Smart City Group at the Croatian Chamber of Economy.