We are proud to share that YET has officially joined the HMI2MARKET project, which launched with a dynamic online Kick-Off Meeting held on May 16th, 2025.
The virtual meeting, hosted by our coordinator, the School of Electrical Engineering, University of Belgrade (ETF), brought together all consortium partners for a day of alignment, planning, and forward-looking collaboration to set the foundation for this ambitious European initiative.
HMI2MARKET is a groundbreaking project funded by the EIT Higher Education Initiative, aimed at strengthening the innovation and entrepreneurial capacity of higher education institutions (HEIs). The project is focused on accelerating Human-Machine Interaction (HMI) research into practical, market-ready solutions that address inclusive employment, injury prevention, and social well-being in labor-intensive sectors.
Running from April 2025 to April 2027, HMI2MARKET brings together a multi-disciplinary team to empower students, researchers, startups, and regional innovation ecosystems across Europe.
Key Objectives:
- Upgrade HEI infrastructure to support innovation in HMI technologies
- Foster entrepreneurial skills and digital transformation
- Facilitate tech transfer and commercialization of HMI solutions
- Engage stakeholders across education, industry, and public policy to ensure inclusive impact
The project unites nine partners from six European countries, including top-tier universities, innovation hubs, and business support organizations:
🎓 Higher Education Institutions:
1️⃣ University of Belgrade – School of Electrical Engineering (ETF) 🇷🇸 (Coordinator)
2️⃣ Sarajevo School of Science and Technology (SSST) 🇧🇦
3️⃣ University of Zagreb – Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture (FSB) 🇭🇷
4️⃣ Mediteran University Podgorica (UNIMED) 🇲🇪
🏢 Non-Academic Partners:
5️⃣ Science and Technology Park Belgrade (STPB) 🇷🇸
6️⃣ TUM International GmbH (TUMInt) 🇩🇪
7️⃣ SC SudoTim AS SRL (SUDOTIM) 🇷🇴
8️⃣ YET 🇬🇷
9️⃣ Confindustria Serbia 🇷🇸
During the virtual meeting, partners:
- Presented institutional profiles and strategic objectives
- Reviewed work packages, timelines, and deliverables
- Aligned on communication, stakeholder engagement, and risk management
- Initiated plans for training, mentoring, and technology transfer actions
Despite the remote format, the meeting set a strong collaborative tone, establishing shared values and a common roadmap for the months ahead.
HMI2MARKET will soon roll out pilot actions, learning modules, stakeholder engagement workshops, and communication campaigns across participating countries. As YET, we will take an active role in dissemination, outreach, and capacity-building for youth and entrepreneurs.
We’re excited to be part of this impactful project and contribute to a future where human-centric technologies drive social inclusion and sustainable innovation.
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Visit the official HMI2MARKET webpage: https://hmi2market.eu
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