Research Center for Computer Science and Information Technologies at MASA

From Science to Startup officially comes to a close. Over the past months, we’ve had the privilege of working with inspiring minds, dedicated teams, and incredible partners who brought this project to life.

To all the researchers who dared to think like entrepreneurs,
To the mentors and jury members who shared their expertise,
To the experts who selflessly led by example,
To our organizing team and partners who made it all possible:

Thank you!

Your energy, creativity, and commitment have shaped a program that we’re truly proud of. Here’s to turning more ideas into impact. 🚀

We’re excited to highlight another team in our “Meet the Teams” series, featuring participants from the "From Science to Startup" pitching competition.

Meet Flexellence, the team that won first place with their innovative concept combining medicine, technology, and physics to support personalized rehabilitation of lateral ligament knee injuries.

Team member Marko Donevski shared insights into their journey - from building the idea, to pitching it on "From Science to Startup". Discover more about the Flexellence preparation process and what’s next for their winning concept.

We’re excited to continue our “Meet the Teams” series, spotlighting the great minds that took part in the "From Science to Startup" pitching competition.

Today, we’re introducing Jovana Stojcheska and Danilo Mitić from CardioPatch - a team driven by their passion for innovation in healthcare and early cardiovascular disease detection.

Learn how they transformed their idea into a compelling startup concept and what they took away from the experience.

We’re excited to kick off our “Meet the Teams” series, spotlighting the great minds that took part in the "From Science to Startup" pitching competition.

Today, we’re introducing Bisera Popovska and Nadica Desanova from "Mimic Tech", the team that won second place, with their innovative project — Kombucha Plastic.

Discover what inspired their innovative idea and what the journey through the competition meant to them.

Yesterday marked the grand finale of our pitching competition: From Science to Startup – How Researchers are Shaping the Future of Bioinformatics 🎉

Out of many inspiring applicants, 12 finalist teams took the stage to present their groundbreaking ideas in the field of bioinformatics.

A huge congratulations to all who made it to the final round — your ideas, energy, and commitment to science-driven innovation were truly impressive.

And a big BRAVO to our top 3 winners:

1️⃣ Flexcellence
2️⃣ Mimic Tech
3️⃣ GelNexa

👏This is just the beginning — we can’t wait to see where your ideas go next!

Last but not least, our deepest thanks go to all our partners and participants throughout the entire program — your dedication and contributions are what made this initiative truly impactful.

🚨 Today is the final day to apply for the From Science to Startup pitching competition!

If you're a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD student working in a bioinformatics-related field, this is your moment to turn your research into a startup concept!

Apply here: https://bit.ly/fromsciencetostartuppitch, latest by 4:00 PM CET, for a chance to win:
🥇 €2.500
🥈 €1.000
🥉 €500

The final pitching event will take place on 18th June 2025 @ MANU, 11:00 CET

📩 For last-minute questions, contact:
Prof. Dr. Radmil Polenakovikj – [email protected]
Dr. Jana Prodanova – [email protected]

For more activities of the network of EURAXESS Startup Hub, visit the homepage: https://www.euraxess.rs/serbia/euraxess-startup-hub

⏰ Only 1 day left to apply!

Are you a student in a bioinformatics-related field with a bold idea?
Apply now for the From Science to Startup competition and pitch your way to a 2500€ prize!

👥 Team up with up to 5 people
🎤 Pitch your idea at the final event
🏆 Win funding to take your concept further

Applications close tomorrow, 13 June, at 16:00 CET
Don’t wait — apply now, here: https://bit.ly/fromsciencetostartuppitch

For more activities of the network of EURAXESS Startup Hub, visit the homepage: https://www.euraxess.rs/serbia/euraxess-startup-hub

📍Got a big idea in bioinformatics? It’s time to pitch it!

The From Science to Startup competition is your chance to transform scientific thinking into real solutions.

✅ Who can apply? Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD students in any bioinformatics-related field. Team up (up to 5 people), work on your concept, and pitch it at the final event.

You could win up to 2,500€ to boost your idea!

👉 Apply here: https://bit.ly/fromsciencetostartuppitch
⏳ Deadline: 13 June 2025, 16:00 CET - Only 2 days left to apply!

For more activities of the network of EURAXESS Startup Hub, visit the homepage: https://www.euraxess.rs/serbia/euraxess-startup-hub

Don't miss out on an amazing opportunity!

Hurry up and apply for the "From Science to Startup" pitching competition.

The competition is open for Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD students in a bioinformatics-related field. Create a team of up to 5 people, develop your solution, and pitch it at the final event. You may win a prize of up to 2500€!

Apply by 13 June 2025, 16:00 CET: https://bit.ly/fromsciencetostartuppitch

For more activities of the network of EURAXESS Startup Hub, visit the homepage: https://www.euraxess.rs/serbia/euraxess-startup-hub

Only 4 days left to apply! ⏳

Don’t miss your chance to turn your scientific idea into a real startup concept. Apply by 13 June 2025, 16:00 CET: https://bit.ly/fromsciencetostartuppitch

The From Science to Startup pitching competition is your opportunity to share your research with the world, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and win up to €2,500 to support your idea!

Open to Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students working in bioinformatics-related fields.

Need more info? Feel free to contact:
📩 Prof. Dr. Radmil Polenakovikj – [email protected]
📩 Dr. Jana Prodanova – [email protected]

For more activities of the network of EURAXESS Startup Hub, visit the homepage: https://www.euraxess.rs/serbia/euraxess-startup-hub

Share your passion with the world — and turn it into impact!

If you're passionate about bioinformatics and have an idea that could make a difference, now’s the time to bring it to life.

Join the From Science to Startup pitching competition, and turn your research into a real-world solution.

Apply here: https://bit.ly/fromsciencetostartuppitch
Form a team of up to 5 people
Develop your idea
Pitch it live at the final event
Win up to €2,500 in prizes

The pitching competition is open to Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students in bioinformatics-related fields (natural, medical, or technical sciences)

📝 Apply by 13 June 2025, 16:00 CET
📍 Final event: 18 June 2025 @ MANU, 11:00 CET

For any questions, feel free to contact:
Prof. Dr. Radmil Polenakovikj – [email protected]
Dr. Jana Prodanova – [email protected]

For more activities of the network of EURAXESS Startup Hub, visit the homepage: https://www.euraxess.rs/serbia/euraxess-startup-hub