In the hotel's fairy-tale garden Regent of Porto Montenegro, under a clear summer sky and starry skies, a solemn ceremony was held Game Changer Montenegro Awards 2025, an exclusive event that this year brought together more than 250 guests from the world of technology, corporate governance, startup scene, investment, media and public administration.
In the festive atmosphere of Tivat – a city that is rapidly positioning itself as regional center of digital transformation – were awarded on this occasion the most prominent technology companies and individuals from Montenegro and the region, who, with their innovations, knowledge and dedication, make a key contribution to the promotion and development of new technologies.
At the beginning of the evening, he addressed the audience Mayor of the Municipality of Tivat, Željko Komnenović, who in his speech emphasized Tivat's strategic orientation towards supporting innovation and technological development: "Tivat does not see the future as a challenge, but as an opportunity. Tonight's gathering shows that when the local community, the technology sector and the creative industry unite - borders disappear. Tivat wants and has the capacity to host ideas that change the world."
She led the ceremony with great style and warmth. Maja Abramovic, while inspiring messages and words of support were sent by the festival's leading partners and prominent community representatives, who have been actively supporting technological progress in Montenegro for years.
An evening dedicated to those who initiate change
The address attracted particular attention executive director of m:tel Montenegro, sir Zoran Milovanović, who pointed out:
“Game Changer is not just a festival – it is a movement that brings together the leaders of the future. As the main partner, m:tel Montenegro proudly stands behind such initiatives that promote smart solutions, digital inclusion and encourage young people to create boldly, courageously and responsibly. We believe that Montenegro can become a leader in the digital transformation of the region – and tonight we are proving it.”
On behalf of the business community, Budimir Raičković, President of the Association of Managers of Montenegro, also spoke, emphasizing the importance of technology in shaping new economic models and managerial culture.
Award-winning projects that change trends
The audience then had the opportunity to witness the presentation of 18 prestigious awards, of which two special awards went to leaders from Serbia and North Macedonia. Each award was accompanied by applause and positive emotions:
NEXT GEN TECH PROJECT OF THE YEAR Winner: FIVE GROUP Podgorica Sponsor: Tivat Tourist Organization For the development of advanced VR/AR technology for the needs of the Montenegrin Army.
INNOVATION RACKET OF THE YEAR Winner: Flourish Sponsor: Technogym For improving emotional intelligence through a digital application.
STREAMING OF THE YEAR Winner: Adriatic Sport TV Sponsor: KitKat For the most influential esports streaming platform in the region.
ECOTECH PROGRESS OF THE YEAR Winner: SOIL REBIRTH Podgorica Sponsor: VODAVODA For the project Embryon – soil regeneration technology.
TECH VOICE OF MONTENEGRO AWARD Winner: Innovation Fund of Montenegro Sponsor: Ministry of Tourism of Montenegro For institutional support for the development of innovations.
E-COMMERCE TRANSFORMATION AWARD Winner: ABLEST Sponsor: Secretariat for Economy of the Municipality of Tivat For the digitization of audio books for online sales.
WOMAN EQUALITY AWARD Winner: Valentina Radulović Sponsor: BMW / Voli i Voli Motors companies For the empowerment of women in technology.
E.SPORTS GG AWARD – JUDGE IN STREAM Winner: Milan Lalić Sponsor: Absolut The first international esports referee from Montenegro.
FINTECH PROJECT OF THE YEAR Winner: Presto from Fleka Company Sponsor: CKB Bank For innovative mobile payments.
CYBERSECURITY PROJECT OF THE YEAR Winner: Cybersecurity Challenge Lab Sponsor: Airports of Montenegro For an educational platform on cybersecurity.
TRAVEL TECH OF THE YEAR Winner: Travelaizer Sponsor: Montenegro Sotheby's Realty For an AI platform for personalized travel recommendations.
AI & BIG DATA INTEGRATED PROJECT OF THE YEAR Winner: OXIOM FINBOT Sponsor: ESFA For advanced financial management using artificial intelligence.
AGRO TECH PROJECT OF THE YEAR Winner: SOIL REBIRTH Podgorica Sponsor: Game Changer For innovations in digital agriculture.
SMART FOOD AWARD Winner: FABIENNE Zeta Sponsor: Regent Porto Montenegro For functional and sustainable nutrition of the future.
MEDTECH PROJECT OF THE YEAR Winner: IT Advanced Services doo Sponsor: Play Media For AI analysis in adenocarcinoma diagnostics.
START-UP OF THE YEAR – DEEPMARK Winner: Deep Mark Sponsor: m:tel Montenegro For the development of a startup based on AI and Big Data technologies.
Special awards:
GAME CHANGER IN TECH – RISING SERBIAN COMPANY Winner: Blinking (Serbia) Sponsor: Delta District For digital identity solutions.
GAME CHANGER IN TECH – RISING NORTH MACEDONIA COMPANY Winner: Modeliks (North Macedonia) Sponsor: Tikveš Winery For AI optimization of industrial processes.
Partners who made this historic moment possible
This event would not be possible without the exceptional collaboration of numerous partners who share a vision of a technology-based future, digital transformation and connecting:
Main partner: m:tel Montenegro Destination partners: Municipality of Tivat and Tourist Organization of Tivat Program partners: Nestle, WATER Panel partners: CKB Banka, Montenegro Sotheby's Realty, ESFA, Airports of Montenegro, Absolut Exclusive support for the Black Velvet Affair segment: BMW / Voli Motors, Delta District, Technogym, Malfy, The Collection Institutional support: Ministry of Tourism of Montenegro, Film Center of Montenegro, Parliament of Montenegro Wine experience: Tikveš Winery Additional support: Montenegro Charter, Regent Porto Montenegro, Siro, Akul Yachts, Play Media, Metropolis, Vijesti Main community partners: Association of Managers of Montenegro – AMM
After the official part, the evening continued in a more relaxed atmosphere with a glass of wine.
Game Changer Montenegro Awards 2025 They have once again shown that the strength of a community is measured by the courage to recognize and reward innovation. Tivat – the city of technology, ideas and the future – has opened a new chapter in the regional digital story.
Under the stars, guests are in a beautiful seaside atmosphere with natural mineral water. VODAVODA, music and conversations that will undoubtedly lead to new partnerships and ideas.,
( Game Changer Montenegro )
Download the app and follow the news
FOLLOW US ON
