Section outline

  • Welcome

    The School of Electrical Engineering (ETF) at the University of Belgrade stands as one of the leading institutions in Serbia and Southeast Europe for engineering education, research, and innovation. As part of the Inclusive Ecosystem Integration Labs (IEIL) initiative, ETF serves as a dynamic hub for applied research, technology transfer, and collaboration across academia, industry, and government, fostering a new generation of engineers who build solutions that benefit both the economy and society.

    ETF’s IEIL connects students, researchers, and partners to advanced laboratories, innovation programs, and collaborative research opportunities focused on robotics, artificial intelligence, and human–machine interaction.

    Our Mission

    • Accelerate innovation and technology transfer from research to market.
    • Bridge academia and industry through collaborative research and practical learning.
    • Promote inclusivity, safety, and wellbeing through technological innovation.


    Innovation Ecosystem and Partners

    ETF’s innovation ecosystem is anchored in a strong network of partner organizations, including:

     

    Business Technology Incubator of Technical Faculties Belgrade (BITF)
    Serbia’s first and leading business technology incubator supporting over 120 startups with business consulting, legal assistance, funding access, training, and affordable labs and office space.
    https://bitf.rs/en/

     

    Palace of Science
    The largest Serbian center for science communication and public engagement, offering interactive exhibits, STEAM education, and immersive XR/AI experiences for all ages.
    https://palatanauke.rs/en/

     

    Innovation Center of the School of Electrical Engineering (ICEF)
    ETF’s key interface for technology transfer, providing access to cutting-edge R&D infrastructure, expertise in hardware/software design, prototype creation, feasibility studies, and international collaboration.
    https://www.ic.etf.bg.ac.rs/

    Internal Innovation Services

     

    Partnership Programs – ETF’s structured industry partnership program offers multiple collaboration levels (Gold, Silver, and Big), providing companies visibility, student project co-creation, access to talent recruitment, participation in curriculum modernization, and opportunities for professional lectures and joint innovation projects.

    https://www.etf.bg.ac.rs/en/faculty/donations-and-sponsors/

    Robotics Lab and Training – ETF’s Robotics Lab provides advanced training in robotics, biomechanics, ROS programming, and human–robot interaction for students and industry professionals.

    https://robot.etf.bg.ac.rs/

    Hackathons and Proof of Concept Development – The Lab regularly hosts hackathons, enabling multidisciplinary teams to develop prototypes and validate ideas through hardware and software demonstrators up to TRL 6/7.

    Collaborative Research – ETF collaborates with academic and industrial partners on projects focused on physical human–robot interaction, motion prediction, and safe control—advancing the principles of Industry 5.0.

    Focus Areas

    • Robotics and Mechatronics
    • Human–Robot Interaction (HRI)
    • Artificial Intelligence & Data Systems
    • Industry 4.0 and 5.0 Technologies
    • Prototyping and Hardware Development
    • Technology Transfer and Innovation Management


    Services for Students, Researchers & Industry

     

    For Students – Hands-on learning through labs, hackathons, and collaboration on industry-led projects.

    For Researchers – Access to advanced R&D infrastructure and support for technology transfer and commercialization.

    For Industry Partners – Collaborative R&D, prototype testing, talent recruitment, and innovation partnership programs.

    Contact

    School of Electrical Engineering, University of Belgrade
    Bulevar kralja Aleksandra 73, Belgrade, Serbia
    Email:     petrovic.milos@etf.rs | kostaj@etf.rs
    Website:     https://www.etf.bg.ac.rs