The ICT Academy programme will be carried out in collaboration with the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology (FERIT) of the University of Osijek. It will provide access to advanced knowledge and education about state-of-the-art technology and its application. Students will be able to obtain internationally recognised certificates.
The Seeds for the Future Scholarship programme will be implemented in partnership with the Faculty of Agribiotechnology (FAZOS). The value of the programme this year is €60,000, and a scholarship of €6,000 will be awarded to all ten full-time students enrolled in the new Digital Agriculture programme, which FAZOS has launched this year together with FERIT.
Croatia is among the first countries in the region where Huawei has launched its global Seeds for the Future Scholarship programme.
The CEO of Huawei Technologies Croatia, Kevin Zhang Qiming, said that Croatia has great potential for the development of the technological sector.
Slavonia is building an impressive technological base and we are confident that further investment and the development of this technological knowledge and success can encourage the achievement of the full economic and social potential of Slavonia, he said.
The Dean of FAZOS, Krunoslav Zmaić, said that the development of digital technology and its implementation in the agriculture and food production sector was a chance for Croatia to produce enough high-quality food while preserving its natural resources.
