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SparkUp participated in the LEA Projects Cluster Meeting on Friday, 24 October 2025, hosted by Privanova and SafeHorizon, gathering representatives from over 45 EU-funded projects in the field of law enforcement innovation, cybersecurity, and digital resilience.

SPARKUP Project aims to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy that strengthens the Southern CEE region’s CBRNE resilience by focusing on talent development, cross-sectoral collaboration, and sustainable research excellence.

The SparkUp Project was recently presented at the UNODC Constructive Dialogue on Technical Assistance and International Cooperation by Farhan Sahito, partner at Privanova.

CORE CBRN delivered the General Awareness in CBRNE course, together with specialists from the Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences and the University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies, at the Hiddingen Center.

The XVI International Scientific Conference “Archibald Reiss Days” will be held on 5–6 November 2026 in Belgrade, Serbia, organised by the UCPS and SparkUp, with the support of relevant national and international partners.

The Promotion of the Textbook “Methodology for Combating High-Tech Crime” was held at the University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

SPARKUP is offering international training programs focused on "CBRNE Safety, Integrated Security, and Professional Competence Development".

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Associate Professor Dr. Ana Branković from the University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies and Senior Research Associate Dr. Ana Todorović from the Vinča Institute participated in the international BEHEALTH 2025 conference, held in Bucharest from October 20 to 24, 2025.

At the Criminalistics-Police University, from 15 to 19 September 2025, a specialized training was held for master’s programme students in CBRNE from the University of Tor Vergata in Rome.

A specialized INTERPOL training program took place at the Training Center “Mitrovo Polje” on Mount Goč.