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The Security and Defence Innovation Centre continues its initiative to raise awareness of NATO programmes that support research and development in the field of security and defence. The latest meeting was held at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, where students and members of the academic staff participated in an interactive dialogue highlighting the importance of academic contributions to the innovation ecosystem and the critical role of technology in modern security architecture.
The Security and Defence Innovation Centre has undertaken an initiative to increase awareness of NATO programs that support research and development in the field of security and defense. This project aims to actively engage higher education institutions, scientific researchers, and young innovators by providing detailed information on funding opportunities and international cooperation.
From April 7–17, 2026, the Innovation Centre organized an intensive hackathon under the theme: