Djelic stressed that RSD 2.5 million was set aside for the organisation of the festival, adding that this event is a prototype of Serbia’s future.
The Deputy Prime Minister said that this kind of interaction amongst young scientists is beneficial for the future of the country.
He also stressed that 250 scientists from 22 scientific institutions and 30 guests from abroad will attend the festival, adding that in just three days the festival will attract 15,000 children and young people.
The Deputy Prime Minister said that funds from the European Investment Bank will be used to open a centre for innovation and science in Belgrade, adding that the project will be started next year and it is expected that the centre will open by the end of the government’s term in office.
Guests from Switzerland, Thailand, Sweden, Spain, USA, France and Croatia, as well as Serbian scientists will participate in the festival.
The science festival is being held under the auspices of the Ministry of Science and Technological Development and the Belgrade City Assembly’s Secretariat for Education.