Participants of the BOOST: Urban Future Finance program, implemented by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), visited the Science and Technology Park of Montenegro to familiarize themselves with its key role in strengthening the Montenegrin innovation ecosystem.

BOOST: Urban Future Finance is a regional acceleration program launched by the UNDP Regional Center in Istanbul, focused on identifying, developing, and scaling innovative financial solutions for urban transformation in the Western Balkans countries.

The program gathered 20 teams consisting of startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, social enterprises, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and municipalities, all developing solutions with the potential for scalability and significant social, environmental, and economic impact. Participants were provided with comprehensive technical support, mentorship, tailored training, and access to a network of investors and experts.

The visit to the Science and technology park of Montenegro represents an opportunity for further exchange of experiences and insight into real-life examples of support for innovations and urban growth development through collaboration and new technologies.