The Science and Technology Park of Montenegro was a hub of creativity on the occasion of Girls’ Day in ICT and STEM, an event that this year brought together 154 girls from 11 primary and secondary schools, exceeding expectations and confirming the growing interest of young people in technology, innovation, and STEM fields.

The event, which we are organizing for the third consecutive year, was opened by  prof. Anđela Jakšić Stojanović, phd, Minister of Education, Science and Innovation, who emphasized the importance of institutional support for girls during their education to help them more easily choose careers in science and technology.

During the program, participants, through interactive workshops, mentorship sessions, and idea presentations, had the opportunity to become familiar with the basics of innovative thinking, idea development, and creating solutions for concrete user needs. A special focus was placed on hands-on work using the Value Proposition Canvas, which helped them connect their ideas with real people’s needs and turn them into clear, useful solutions.

Ivana Ognjanović, phd, Anika Vilotić, and Mira Lopičić Zloković shared their experiences and professional stories with the girls. Through conversation, they brought closer topics such as STEM, 3D design, and the development of new solutions, showing how creativity and an engineering approach naturally complement each other in everyday work.

A particularly interesting part of the program was the Mini Expo “Meet Our Heroines,” where participants had the opportunity to directly talk with women who are contributing to the development of Montenegro’s innovation scene. Representatives of startups and initiatives Peitho, Solutaria, SkillsUP, MyTurn, ZUNO Games, Five Group, and Montenegro Robotics served as mentors, interlocutors, and role models, sharing a glimpse of their daily work and conveying the message that successful ICT projects are accessible and achievable in our own environment as well.

The day concluded with short team presentations, in which the girls demonstrated their creativity and their approach to solving different problems with the help of technology. Their energy, creativity, and innovativeness confirmed that entering the world of innovation primarily requires providing the right environment and support at the right time.

First place was awarded to the YOUR PANIC TEAM, which consisted of:

Lana Lalović, PI Primary School “Branko Božović” Maša Radović, PI Primary School “Branko Božović” Maša Marijanović, PI Primary School “Milorad Musa Burzan” Teodora Petrović, PI Primary School “Milorad Musa Burzan” Ksenija Miljanić, PI Primary School “Milorad Musa Burzan” Hana Mujić, PI Primary School “Savo Pejanović” Lea Šćepanović, PI Primary School “Savo Pejanović” Hana Lakić, PI Primary School “Štampar Makarije” Amina Marić, PI Primary School “Štampar Makarije”

Second place was awarded to the Spektar Podrške team, which consisted of:

Anja Nikolić, Public Institution Primary School “Vladimir Nazor” Nađa Šćepanović, Public Institution Primary School “Vladimir Nazor” Una Dedić, Public Institution Primary School “Milorad Musa Burzan” Mila Preradović, Public Institution Primary School “Milorad Musa Burzan” Elena Gačević, Public Institution Primary School “Oktoih” Ceylin Baydilli, Public Institution Primary School “Oktoih” Matea Perazić, Public Institution Primary School “Oktoih” Hana Kerkez, Public Institution Primary School “Oktoih”

Third place was awarded to the Budućnost Duklje team, which consisted of:

Dunja Milosavljević, Public Institution Primary School “Oktoih” Stefani Živković, Public Institution Primary School “Oktoih” Anja Vujović, Public Institution Primary School “Oktoih” Stefana Sošić, Public Institution Primary School “Oktoih” Anela Mustajbašić, Public Institution Primary School “Oktoih” Miona Ljumović, Public Institution Primary School “Radojica Perović” Anđela Šćekić, Public Institution Primary School “Radojica Perović” Angelina Vulević, Public Institution Primary School “Vladimir Nazor” Mila Jušković, Public Institution Primary School “Vladimir Nazor”

Excellent ideas were also presented by the other teams: ISKRE, WayUP, Idealni Biznis, LOVE4ALL, SAFE WALK, TeamUP, SAFE AI, EVERBOOK, ECO BOX, MAGIC11.

The Science and Technology Park of Montenegro will continue working on connecting the education system with the economy through programs that encourage girls and young women to actively engage in the ICT and startup community. Girls’ Day in ICT and STEM remains an important meeting point in this process, inspiring new generations to explore their talents and contribute to the development of society.