Virovitica University of Applied Sciences and the Technology and Innovation Centre (Tehnološko-inovacijski centar, TIC) have signed a five-year business cooperation agreement, laying the foundations for further strengthening scientific and research activities, linking the academic community with the business sector, and developing new opportunities for students, teaching staff and researchers.
The formal signing of the agreement was attended, alongside the Dean of the University, Assoc. Prof. Dejan Tubić, PhD, professor of professional studies, by the Head of the Technology and Innovation Centre, Ivana Nemet, dipl. ing. (graduate engineer), the Deputy Prefect of Virovitica-Podravina County, Marijo Klement, ing. građ. (civil engineer), and the Vice-Dean for Development, Rikard Bakan, PhD, professor of professional studies, further underlining the importance of this cooperation for the development of the scientific, educational and innovation potential of Virovitica-Podravina County.
The agreement provides for joint scientific, research and professional activities to be carried out on the premises of the Technology and Innovation Centre in Virovitica, with particular emphasis on knowledge transfer, the development of applied research, and linking theoretical knowledge with concrete challenges and practical experience.
A particularly significant part of the cooperation concerns gastronomy and oenology, where joint activities will further improve teaching at the University, especially within the Enogastronomy course. In this way, students will be able to gain valuable practical knowledge and experience, while teaching staff and researchers will have new opportunities for professional and scientific development.
The cooperation also covers information technology, including expert support in maintaining computer and network infrastructure and in developing and applying software services, further encouraging an interdisciplinary approach to research and innovation.
The signing of this agreement represents an important step forward in strengthening the links between higher education, science and regional development. By pooling knowledge, professional capacities and infrastructure, sound conditions are being created for the development of new ideas, innovative projects and applicable solutions that can contribute to the competitiveness and visibility of Virovitica-Podravina County.
