Research, development and innovation
The company was acquired by the Rijeka Development Agency Porin in 2024. Smart RI, and thus the legacy and task of ensuring the durability of the results of the Smart Cities Competence Centre project. It is the largest research and development project in the field of developing IT solutions aimed at improving the quality of life in cities.
In the period from 2020 to 2023, Rijeka became a testing and demonstration center for the implementation of smart solutions, as well as a hub for researchers who deal with the challenges that every city struggles with every day (transport, energy, municipal infrastructure, energy efficiency, sustainable tourism, mobility, two-way communication with citizens...).
During the duration of the project, 36 innovative products and services with high market potential were developed, which were tested through pilot projects.
Project CEKOM for smart cities, which was officially completed on 31 March 2023, it contributed significantly to the development of Rijeka as a smart city and a place open to the application of intelligent technologies and the implementation of further research and development activities.
By taking over the company Smart RI, the Rijeka Development Agency Porin is positioned as a strategic partner in the implementation of R&D activities and supporting innovation, and all the results of the CEKOM project for smart cities thus receive more stable and systematic support in further development and subsequent implementation.
Further strengthening of our role as a reliable partner in research, development and support of innovation at local, regional and national level is expected following the takeover of the new incubator Sinergana, making modern equipment available for the purpose of developing new innovative ideas and products and services with significant market potential.