As part of preparations for the next activities of the WB Maker Bridge project, Professor Danijela Milošević of BADEN made a one-day working visit to Podgorica on Tuesday, 6 October 2026. During the visit, she met with representatives of the Institute of Modern Technologies Montenegro — IMTM, a partner organisation involved in project implementation.
The meeting focused on agreeing on the methodology for preparing and delivering the practical workshops planned in East Sarajevo and Podgorica. Discussions covered working methods, team formation and the organisation of mentoring support, with the aim of connecting an introduction to technology with practical work and the development of project ideas.
Active participant involvement is central to this approach. Through practical tasks, the workshops are intended to enable young people to explore prototyping, the Internet of Things — IoT — and open technologies. Teamwork and mentoring support will help participants move from an initial idea to practical testing, while encouraging knowledge exchange and collaborative problem-solving.
Particular attention was given to an inclusive approach and the integration of the Women in STEM component. The partners considered how participant selection, the organisation of activities and mentoring support can encourage girls and young women to take an active role in technical work. The aim is to provide opportunities for female participants to develop ideas, take on technical tasks and contribute equally to their teams.
The partners agreed on the next organisational steps, the division of responsibilities and arrangements for selecting and engaging participants. They also discussed coordination with the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the University of East Sarajevo regarding the technical content of the workshops, ensuring that the learning methodology, prepared materials and mentoring support form a coherent programme.
These preparations build on the complementary roles of the project partners. BADEN contributes non-formal learning methodology and inclusive mentoring, IMTM supports youth engagement and regional communication, and the Faculty of Electrical Engineering provides technical content and support for practical work. Their shared aim is to combine specialist knowledge with an accessible and encouraging learning environment.
The working meeting in Podgorica marks a further step in the joint preparation of the workshops and the development of a regional makerspace model. By connecting educational content, teamwork and mentoring, WB Maker Bridge seeks to give young people across the region opportunities to learn from one another, develop digital skills and turn their ideas into practical solutions.
The WB Maker Bridge project is implemented with the support of the Western Balkans Fund and the European Union.
