# Naučno-tehnološki park Niš / Science and Technology Park Nis

> Science and Technology Park Niš is a publicly founded Serbian company connecting startups, technology businesses and university research with workspace, prototype facilities, mentoring, financing opportunities and international partners. Its programs run from idea validation to growth and technology transfer, while S4AI_HUB supports AI adoption by businesses and public institutions.

- **Founded:** 2020
- **Headquarters:** Nis, Serbia
- **Founders:** Government of the Republic of Serbia (Institutional co-founder), City of Niš (Institutional co-founder), University of Niš (Institutional co-founder)
- **Products:** DISCOVER, LAUNCHER, GROWTH and SCALE, EXPAND and CATALYZE, TRANSFORM / S4AI_HUB
- **Notable:** Opened its first building on 9 June 2020 after a €12.5 million investment., Selected 20 startup teams from 108 applications for the first phase of Launcher in 2025., Reported obtaining €1.7 million in funding for the four-year S4AI_HUB project.

## Products & services

- **DISCOVER** — Six-month pre-incubation for individuals and teams: problem and user validation, Lean Canvas, early prototypes, mentoring and funding preparation. Coworking access is free subject to capacity.
- **LAUNCHER** — Early-stage startup support during membership, with a separate six-month accelerator. The 2026 accelerator call offered selected teams grants of 1,400,000 dinars alongside education and mentoring.
- **GROWTH and SCALE** — Support for startups with early users and for companies expanding after proving product-market fit; sales, investor preparation and internationalization.
- **EXPAND and CATALYZE** — R&D support and technology brokerage connecting research organizations with companies, products, industrial applications and spin-offs.
- **TRANSFORM / S4AI_HUB** — AI and digital transformation support: test before invest, skills, networking and financing support for enterprises and public institutions.
- **Workspace, 3D Lab and conference facilities** — Offices, meeting rooms and prototyping tools, including 3D printers, a plotter and CNC machines; conference rooms are also commercially available.
- **Virtual membership** — Access to the innovation network and support without a requirement to occupy physical office space.
- **TALENT and CONNECT** — Student and youth development, internships, regional partnerships and community connections.

## Achievements

- Opened its first building on 9 June 2020 after a €12.5 million investment.
- Selected 20 startup teams from 108 applications for the first phase of Launcher in 2025.
- Reported obtaining €1.7 million in funding for the four-year S4AI_HUB project.
- Represented the Niš ecosystem in receiving StartupBlink’s 2026 Fastest-Growing Startup Ecosystem in Serbia recognition, according to its September 2026 announcement.

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — Opened the third Launcher cycle, with education, mentoring and grants of 1,400,000 dinars per selected team; deadline later extended to 15 June.
- **2026-09** — Held the 10th Forum of Advanced Technologies on 16-17 September, according to the park’s news listing.
- **2026-09** — Announced the RESCALE participation call for businesses in Southeast Serbia.
- **2026-09** — Reported receiving the StartupBlink ecosystem award on behalf of Niš; reported city score growth of approximately 36% and a 13-place rise to 895th globally.

## Links

- Website: https://ntp.rs/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nau%C4%8Dno-tehnolo%C5%A1ki-park-ni%C5%A1-science-technology-park-nis/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NTP_Nis
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ntp.nis/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntp.nis/

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Last updated: 2026-10-08