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DigitaLLeather panel at the EU Opportunities Week 2026 event in Kragujevac

DigitaLLeather doo participated in the "EU Opportunities Week 2026 - Local Development and Green Transition" event

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EU Opportunities Week 2026

📅 April 22, 2026 | 📍 Kragujevac, Serbia

On April 22, 2026, DigitaLLeather doo participated as a panel speaker at the "EU Opportunities Week 2026 - Local Development and Green Transition" event held in Kragujevac, organized by the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Serbia, the European House, and numerous national and international partners.

Our team was invited to speak as a beneficiary of the "EU for the Green Agenda in Serbia" program, implemented by UNDP in partnership with the European Union and relevant institutions in Serbia.

Panel discussion during EU Opportunities Week 2026 in Kragujevac

A forum focused on practical support opportunities

The event gathered representatives of institutions, development organizations, companies, startups, and local governments with the goal of presenting concrete EU support programs and development initiatives available in Serbia.

Participants had the opportunity to explore funding opportunities and technical support related to innovation, green transition, energy efficiency, circular economy, local development, and sustainable business growth. The program included expert presentations, info sessions, panel discussions, and networking activities, enabling direct exchange with international organizations and successful beneficiaries of EU-backed initiatives.

What DigitaLLeather shared during the panel

As part of the "EU for the Green Agenda in Serbia" initiative, DigitaLLeather doo developed innovative AI and computer vision solutions focused on:

  • improving sustainability in industrial processes
  • optimizing material utilization
  • reducing industrial waste
  • increasing manufacturing efficiency

During the panel, we shared our implementation experience, discussed the importance of international support for innovation, and highlighted the opportunities that EU programs create for startups and technology companies in Serbia.

Nikola Banduka speaking during the panel discussion

Why this matters for the local innovation ecosystem

We especially emphasized how programs like these contribute to:

  • faster development of deep tech companies
  • international market expansion
  • wider adoption of sustainable and green technologies
  • stronger links between local companies and European partners

For our team, it was a great honor to share our experience with other companies and attendees, while encouraging entrepreneurs and innovators to actively explore available EU and international support programs.

DigitaLLeather representatives during the EU Opportunities Week panel
Audience recording the panel at EU Opportunities Week 2026
DigitaLLeather doo at EU Opportunities Week 2026

We thank the event organizers, the Delegation of the European Union, the partner organizations, and UNDP for the invitation and the opportunity to contribute to an initiative dedicated to innovation, green transition, and local economic development in Serbia.