The Project is set in the framework of the ERA Chair action to simultaneously reinforce the research potentials of the FTN and to create cutting-edge dynamic and sustainable research environment.  With the support of the network of existing international/regional/national partners, SMEs and stakeholders, research results will be fruitfully exploited and provide a move from flexible/bendable to stretchable products, defined by the needs of society. These products with a high future market potential, such as human monitoring patches, sensors in baby slings, theranostic dressings, will enable a move from “technology push” to “market pull” and will facilitate involvement of the ERA Chair into “Industry 4.0” revolution. STRENTEX project envisages the following activities:

1. ERA Chair establishment – ERA Chair holder appointment and employment of his/her team members;
2. Implementation of structural changes in FTN, for sustainable excellence;
3. Raising research profile of the FTN and its staff, thanks to ERA Chair;
4. Boosting FTN’s innovative capacities and capabilities;
5. Dissemination, communication and exploitation activities.

Thanks to this Project, disparities in terms of research and innovation performance between Serbia and innovation leaders in EU will be significantly decreased. Far-reaching effects of the STRENTEX will be creation of world-class working environment and favourable eco-system for flourishing centre of excellence and innovative start-up companies, strengthening of the Serbian and European economy.

The project has received a funding of EUR 2,475,500.

Grant agreement ID: 854194