DeSci Workshop – The Emerging DeSci Ecosystem: New Models, New Opportunities
Web3 Innovation HUB
101179566 — W3IH — ERASMUS-EDU-2024-CBHE
About the Workshop
Exploring emerging Decentralized Science (DeSci) ecosystems, innovative research models, and new opportunities for scientific collaboration.
DeSci Workshop, titled "The Emerging DeSci Ecosystem: New Models, New Opportunities," was held on November 11, 2025, at the Faculty of Economics, University of Montenegro, in Podgorica. Led by Filip Milenković, Advisor at Cogita EDA, the workshop brought together 18 participants, including 11 members of academic staff, to explore the evolving DeSci landscape and its potential to transform scientific research.
The session examined emerging DeSci ecosystems and the new models and opportunities they offer for organizing, funding, and conducting research. Through numerous practical examples, participants gained insights into how decentralized approaches and Web3 technologies can support scientific collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation.
Workshop Leader
Filip Milenković – Advisor at Cogita EDA
Filip Milenković is an Advisor at Cogita EDA, with professional involvement in the emerging DeSci ecosystem.
During the workshop, he introduced participants to developments in decentralized science, highlighting innovative models and practical examples of how DeSci initiatives are creating new opportunities for researchers, institutions, and other stakeholders. His presentation connected key concepts with real-world applications, helping participants better understand the potential of decentralized technologies in the research environment.
About the Project
The Web3 Innovation Hub (W3IH) project, number 101179566 – ERASMUS-EDU-2024-CBHE, is implemented within the Erasmus+ programme. The project aims to build capacity in higher education institutions through the integration of Web3 technologies and decentralised science in academic research and education.