Reenvisioning Higher Education for Innovation and Entrepreneurship: The SMART4FUTURE Initiative

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Published Dec 31, 2023
https://doi.org/10.69899/edtech-en-230302048k
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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): Scientific Journal for Contemporary Education and Application of Information Technologies – EdTech Journal

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Valentin Kuleto
University of Business Academy in Novi Sad, Faculty of Contemporary Arts in Belgrade
Branko Savić
The Higher Education Technical School of Professional Studies in Novi Sad, Serbia
Nina Stojanović
University of Business Academy in Novi Sad, Faculty of Contemporary Arts in Belgrade
Nevenka Popović Šević
University of Business Academy in Novi Sad, Faculty of Contemporary Arts in Belgrade
Milena P. Ilić
Information Technology School, ITS Belgrade

Abstract

The SMART4FUTURE project aims to redefine the role of higher education in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. Its primary objective is to facilitate the integration of cutting-edge technology and entrepreneurial expertise among students and faculty in educational institutions. The project seeks to achieve sustainable outcomes by enhancing organisational processes and establishing an innovation ecosystem to facilitate the transformation of ideas. The focus is on fostering collaborative networks, enhancing skill development, and sharing knowledge and best practices widely. This effort establishes a novel model for educational institutions as catalysts for societal and technical growth. The article offers a wise and progressive perspective on higher education. It fulfils an essential requirement in the current dynamic technological environment: incorporating intelligent technology and entrepreneurial mindset into educational institutions.

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Innovation ecosystem, education focused on entrepreneurship, advanced technology integration, higher education transformation, spreading knowledge

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Kuleto, V. ., Savić, B. ., Stojanović, N. ., Popović Šević, N. ., & P. Ilić, M. . (2023). Reenvisioning Higher Education for Innovation and Entrepreneurship: The SMART4FUTURE Initiative. EdTech Journal, 3(2), 43–52. https://doi.org/10.69899/edtech-en-230302048k
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