JemsERIT
Priority Axis 1: Smart investments in research, innovation and competitive entrepreneurship
Operation start date: 1 June 2026
Operation completion date: 31 May 2028
Budget: EUR 1.167.403,20
Number of partners: 5
Operation purpose and expected achievements:
The ERIT project aims to strengthen research, innovation, and technology transfer capacities of the respective academic and business support institutions in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro by addressing common structural gaps in technology transfer such as weak faculty-level support structures, limited industry-academia exchange, and fragmented innovation ecosystems. The project will establish three Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) in Split, Zenica, and Podgorica, connected through digital collaboration platform to facilitate knowledge exchange, innovation, and cross-border cooperation. Through pilot activities, capacity-building programmes, workshops, study visits, and Industry 5.0 initiatives, ERIT will enhance collaboration between research institutions, businesses, and innovation support organisations while ensuring integrated regional technology transfer ecosystem with long-term, cross-border impact. By strengthening technology transfer infrastructure, fostering regional networking, and improving the innovation capacities of key stakeholders, the project will contribute to a more competitive, innovative, and sustainable Programme area.
Beneficiaries:
The Lead Partner (LP), University of Split – Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture (HR), is responsible for the overall coordination and management of the project. It leads the establishment of the Technology Transfer Office (TTO) in Croatia, coordinates the development of the joint strategic framework, oversees the implementation of pilot activities, and ensures the long-term development of the cross-border innovation ecosystem.
UNIST Technology Park Ltd. (HR) is responsible for communication and dissemination activities. It coordinates the project’s visibility, stakeholder engagement and capacity-building activities, supports the operation of the Technology Transfer Offices, and facilitates knowledge exchange between academia, industry and innovation stakeholders.
University of Zenica (BA) provides scientific and institutional expertise for technology transfer and innovation. It establishes the university-level Technology Transfer Office, leads the development of the digital collaboration platform and the regional cooperation framework, organises cross-border training activities, and supports the implementation of pilot actions.
Zenica Development Agency (BA) is responsible for stakeholder engagement and strengthening cooperation between the innovation ecosystem and the business sector. It leads the preparation of the joint cross-border innovation strategy, coordinates regional stakeholder consultations and networking activities, and supports communication and the long-term sustainability of project results.
University of Montenegro – Faculty of Electrical Engineering (ME) coordinates the implementation of the project pilot activities. It establishes the Technology Transfer Office in Montenegro, leads the testing and evaluation of technology transfer models based on Industry 5.0 principles, organises regional pilot events, and contributes to the development of the joint methodology, capacity-building activities and dissemination of project results.