At the end of January, signed Sigma Technology Group, together with Appbites and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Pristina in Kosovo, a five-year cooperation agreement. This partnership marks a significant step in promoting cross-border cooperation in knowledge exchange, development in industry and research.

University of Pristina and Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

The University of Pristina, the largest university in Kosovo and a member of European University Association, is one of the leading educational institutions in the country. The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering offers education in mechanical engineering, industry, technology, transportation and related fields. The Faculty's strategic development plan emphasizes the involvement of national and international capacities in scientific research and development activities and identification of strategic partners in the private sector.

Sigma Technology Group's plans

Sigma Technology Group plans to initiate internship programs and laboratory collaborations in mechatronics, electronics, embedded systems and hardware development, as well as in the latest technologies.

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Synergies with the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

– We see many synergies with the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at University of PristinaWith their dedicated laboratories for automotive engineering, robotics and electronics "We will be able to collaborate on embedded hardware and software development projects, enable cross-border collaboration, and contribute industry insights and practical examples. We also aim to explore opportunities for student exchange, thesis work, and internship projects," says Mattias Gudasic, CTO at Sigma Technology Embedded Solutions.

Sigma Technology and Appbite's vision for Kosovo

This partnership is in line with Sigma Technologies and Appbites ambition to become one of the top three employers in Kosovo in the coming years.

– As a knowledge company, we believe that a better tomorrow can be achieved through education and innovation. We have always believed in synergies between industry and academia and have successfully collaborated with technical universities in Sweden, Ukraine and Hungary"Through our partnership with the University of Pristina, we aim to support academic staff and students in translating academic research into real-world applications, improve the quality of education through practical exposure, and ensure that graduates are well-prepared to meet the demands of the changing labor market in Kosovo," says Niklas Malmros, CEO at Sigma Technology Solutions Group.

Expanded collaboration with Appbites and the University of Pristina

– We have already collaborated with the University of Pristina mainly in software development profiles, and now we look forward to expanding our focus to embedded services, especially PCB design. Through this partnership, students will complete internships at Sigma and Appbites, working with real use cases from Sigma in Sweden directly here in the university's laboratories. At the same time, teaching assistants and professors will actively contribute their knowledge, creating a dynamic environment that promotes innovation, practical learning and professional growth for both academia and industry, and I believe this is an excellent opportunity for both the university and industry, says Arianit Pajaziti, CEO at Appbites.