TROPHY at DeSci Day Belgrade: Connecting Research with Deep Tech Impact

πŸ“… August 25th, 2026 πŸ“ Moonstruck, Belgrade πŸŽ“ FON / Belgrade Blockchain Week

Executive Summary

On August 25, 2026, the TROPHY project took the stage at DeSci Day in Belgrade. Held as part of the Convergence Forum Series and an official side event of Belgrade Blockchain Week 2026, the event focused on bridging academic research with emerging technology ecosystems and decentralized science frameworks across Europe.

Keynote & Session Overview

During Session 1: From Research to Impact, Prof. Dr. Zorica Bogdanovic from the Faculty of Organizational Sciences (University of Belgrade) presented the TROPHY initiative. The discussion highlighted how EU-funded projects actively empower universities, researchers, and innovators to transform theoretical deep tech knowledge into real-world applications.

Core Pathways Presented

The presentation demonstrated how university-driven initiatives open new opportunities for students, academic staff, and regional innovation hubs through three core pillars:

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Deep Tech Education & Mentorship
02
University-Industry Collaboration
03
International Innovation Networks

Impact and Highlights

DeSci Community Engagement
Bringing the TROPHY story to the Decentralized Science community to foster transparent, impact-driven technology transfer.
Cross-Project Synergy
Presented alongside the Web3 Innovation HUB project, another EU-funded initiative connecting academic and startup ecosystems in the Western Balkans.
Belgrade Blockchain Week
Positioned within a key regional Web3 and deep tech event series, reinforcing university involvement in cutting-edge tech dialogue.
Ecosystem Leadership
Demonstrating how higher education institutions act as primary catalysts for innovation, entrepreneurship, and talent development.

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Discover more about TROPHY's participation at DeSci Day Belgrade and explore how we continue to turn deep tech research into real-world societal impact.

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