The Ministry of Science and Education in Croatia has developed a comprehensive database mapping the research competencies and innovation capacities of scientific institutions and private sector entities in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and space technologies. This initiative is part of the strategic project Science and Technology Foresight, co-financed by the European Union.
Name in original language
Projekt CroRIS: Nacionalni CRIS u Hrvatskoj
Initiative overview
As part of the Science and Technology Foresight project (Contract reference number: KK.01.1.1.03.0001), the Ministry of Science and Education has established a comprehensive database that maps the research competencies and innovation capacities of scientific institutions and private sector entities operating in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI) and space technologies. This project aims to inform the development of the Croatian National Plan for the Development of AI.
Key aspects of the initiative include:
- Database Development: The creation of a detailed database encompassing research competencies and innovation capacities in AI and space technologies.
- Strategic Planning: Utilising the database to inform the development of the Croatian National Plan for the Development of AI.
- EU Co-Funding: The project is co-financed by the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund.
Implementation and Future Outlook:
- Project Duration: The project is set to run from 1 December 2017 to 1 August 2023.
- Total Project Value: HRK 16,573,042.00, with HRK 15,494,132.14 provided by EU co-funding.
- Institutional Collaboration: The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Science and Education in cooperation with the University Computing Centre of the University of Zagreb (SRCE).
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
The Ministry of Science and Education
