About : Nova Iskra : Nova Iskra

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Connecting creative industries, technology and people

Nova Iskra is a pioneering creative hub in the Balkans, established in 2012 with the mission to create spaces and experiences for people, organizations and businesses to work, learn, innovate and create together.

Through various programs, projects and collaborations, Nova Iskra takes an active role in shaping the ways in which we, as a society, will live, learn and work in the future.

Shaping the future — together

Designing education for future change makers

Programs developed by Nova Iskra offer a variety of learning experiences. Mentoring programs, webinars, courses, study programs, creative camps, workshops, peer-to-peer exchanges…
We need to boost our skills and competencies in order to adapt to the complex and strongly competitive environment - creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration are just some of the essentials for future change makers.

Nova Iskra is committed to empowering individuals and teams through education, one that expands our knowledge and experience, improves skills, and contributes to our overall personal improvement and development.

Nova Iskra empowers teams and young professionals to take part in shaping the world around them, hoping to inspire them to build positive, constructive and open communities, organizations and businesses of the future - the ones that are putting people and the planet at the center of strategic thinking and development.

Tackling complex challenges through collaboration

Nova Iskra presents different approaches and methods, and hosts numerous designers, researchers, entrepreneurs, activists and innovators who are willing to share their stories, challenges, successes and practices to the wider community.

Creating spaces for a new generation of freelancers, startups and companies

In order to respond to the changing nature of work, Nova Iskra creates workspaces to respond to a global trend of transformation of working culture, which has become increasingly multidisciplinary, collaborative, flexible and open.
These workspaces are providing unique experience for a new generation of freelancers, digital nomads, entrepreneurs, innovators, creative teams, small and medium enterprises.
Unique interior design, spacious workstations, dedicated private offices, virtual office, meeting rooms, lounges and urban gardens are just some of the features of Nova Iskra Workspaces. They are perfect for public events, presentations, photo shoots, important meetings or community meetups and events.

Workspace
that moves you

Organization and business transformation through innovation

Nova Iskra Studio is supporting startups, organizations and companies to understand their potential, define their clients, recognize the real need on the market and build products and services of the future.
Using user-centered methods, Nova Iskra builds resilient organizations and businesses, and empowers them to innovate in various aspects: product and service development, business and organization transformation, digital transformation, team culture, organization design, etc.

Bringing solutions

Meet our team

The broad and extensive experience of our team of professionals with a diverse background in the creative and cultural fields enables us to take on a range of projects, with a focus on reliable, forward-thinking solutions, tangible results and an swift, but meticulous workflow.

Marko Radenković

Founder / General Manager

Marko Radenković

Founder / General Manager - Nova Iskra Workspace

From the inception of Nova Iskra, Marko has been at the forefront as the founder and driving force, actively expanding our network of partners and creating favorable conditions for the growth of creative hubs in Serbia and the surrounding region. He obtained his degree in Management and Production from the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade, and later served as a teaching assistant at the same institution. Alongside his extensive experience in cultural management and production, he co-founded the international festival of student theater, FIST, and the online art platform Side Effects Prints. While holding various responsibilities within the Nova Iskra system, Marko's primary focus lies in the development and expansion of our coworking brand, Nova Iskra Workspace.

marko@novaiskra.com

Nana Radenković

Co-founder / Education Manager

Nana Radenković

Co-founder / Education Manager

Actively involved in designing and facilitating mentoring programs, trainings, and workshops for youth, professionals, organizations, and companies interested in transforming their businesses, as well as improving the overall experience of collaboration and innovation. Holding an MA in Management in Culture, Interculturalism, and Mediation in the Balkans from the University of the Arts Belgrade with great experience in the private, public, and civil sectors. She participates on the Advisory Board of Creative Mentorship and is presently supporting businesses in improving their innovation and collaboration processes through programs such as: Raising Starts, Smart Start, D incubator, Ninja Accelerator, Playing Narratives, Upgrade, Serbia Innovates, Venture an Idea and many more. She was a professor at Belgrade's Faculty of Media and Communication and was a mentor in the Nelt Educational Program.

nana@novaiskra.com

Kristijan Šujević

Nova Iskra Co-founder / Studio Manager

Kristijan Šujević

Nova Iskra Co-founder / Studio Manager

Cultural and Art Manager, Theatre and Radio Producer with significant experience managing creative projects within the cultural and creative industries. As a Co-Founder of Nova Iskra, he leverages his expertise and knowledge through consulting services to empower individuals, organizations, businesses, and institutions in the CCI to enhance their capacities and foster innovation. Kristijan holds a degree in Management and Production of Theatre, Radio, and Culture from the Faculty of Drama Arts in Belgrade, which has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the industry. Kristijan's approach involves implementing user-centered work methodologies and a holistic perspective to drive future-proof effective outcomes while remaining sensitive to the ever-changing present.

kristijan@novaiskra.com

Miljan Peljević

Co-founder

Miljan Peljević

Co-founder

Miljan is one of the co-founders of Nova Iskra, where from the very beginning he was focused on leading our first coworking space in Savamala, which was also the first such space in our country, and one of the first in this part of Europe. He is also one of the initiators of the national network of coworking spaces in Serbia. He was the founder of Kultur Akt association, and a long-time producer with the Digimedia studio. He participated in the founding and realization of numerous festivals, concerts, theater performances, videos, exhibitions, and other cultural and entertainment actions. Within Nova Iskra he is also actively engaged in projects that deal with ecology and sustainable development, in collaboration with our external associates.

miljan@novaiskra.com

Relja Bobić

Co-founder

Relja Bobić

Co-founder

Since the early 2000s, Relja Bobić has been actively involved in numerous cultural and artistic projects across Serbia, Europe, the USA, and Canada. As an independent curator, arts and events manager, producer, music promoter, radio author, journalist, and translator, he has initiated and participated in a wide range of cultural events, co-founded four international festivals, curated exhibitions and conferences, and contributed to publications and informal education programs. In 2012, he co-founded Nova Iskra creative hub, which was the first of its kind in the Balkans. He is also one of the co-founders of the European Creative Hubs Network. His passion lies in designing collaborative programs and frameworks that empower young creatives, professionals, and innovators to develop both professionally and personally, fostering brand new ways of co-creation. He is also a member of the Association of Literary Translators of Serbia. Currently, he holds the position of Program Director at the Serbian Games Association (SGA) since 2020.

relja@novaiskra.com

Ivan Manojlović

Project Manager - International Cooperation

Ivan Manojlović

Project Manager - International Cooperation

Ivan is a curator and cultural manager with extensive experience in the field of cultural heritage. He is interested in deploying art and culture in impactful innovation for burning issues of our society. Developing international projects, he is focused on the crossroads of art, culture, science and technology, interpretation of cultural heritage, creation of museum experiences and active engagement of audiences. He worked as a curator at the Museum of Yugoslavia, artistic director at the Belgrade Cultural Center and one of the founders of the Center for Yugoslav Studies. At Nova Iskra he is active on development of international cooperation.

ivan@novaiskra.com

Nenad Meršnik

Finance and Admin Manager

Nenad Meršnik

Finance and Admin Manager

Nenad studied Management and Production in Theater, Radio and Culture at the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade. He worked as a producer on theater performances that had premieres at the Venice Biennale, La MaMa Theater and other esteemed institutions. He has many years of experience in the production of commercials and films, as well as in the field of regional integrated marketing campaigns. He was Assistant Director at international festivals Kustendorf, Boljšoj and Jesenji Festival at Mećavnik. He is one of the founders of FIST - International Student Theater Festival.

nenad@novaiskra.com

Ljiljana Ćuk

Communication manager

Ljiljana Ćuk

Communication manager

Ljiljana graduated from the Faculty of Philology in Belgrade. Through her previous professional engagement, she had the opportunity to get to know #agencylife and to implement projects in the field of culture and art. She primarily deals with digital marketing and communications Her position in Nova Iskra is Communications Manager, she is engaged in developing and implementing marketing and communication strategies and plans related to program and project activities.

ljiljana@novaiskra.com

Sabina Kerić

External Associate

Sabina Kerić

External Associate

Sabina is dedicated to the development and implementation of projects dealing with urban, green infrastructure and rising of standards in the field of urban ecology, while respecting the principles of sustainability and community participation in planning and design processes. She is one of the initiators of the Belgrade Flower Festival and founder of association Ekonaut. She worked on the projects "Sensory Garden" at the primary school “Radivoj Popović” and is a member of the "Food for Tomorrow" initiative that connects actors and activists from Western Balkans and Sweden. Within Nova Iskra, she is also coordinating the Green Lab project, the first urban garden in the center of Belgrade, located on the terrace of Nova Iskra Workspace Savamala.

sabina@bfc.rs

Workspace team

Luna Jović

Manager - Nova Iskra Workspace Savamala

Luna Jović

Manager - Nova Iskra Workspace Savamala

Luna graduated from the Faculty of Drama Arts in Belgrade, where she studied Management and Production in Theatre, Radio, and Culture. She started working at Nova Iskra in 2021 as an assistant for three months, and then she took over the responsibilities of the Manager of the Nova Iskra Workspace location in Savamala. Luna is involved in the daily management of the space, communication with members and clients, as well as the development and growth of the Nova Iskra community at our location in Savamala.

luna@novaiskraworkspace.com

Maša Žegarac

Manager - Nova Iskra Workspace Dorćol

Maša Žegarac

Manager - Nova Iskra Workspace Dorćol

Maša graduated from the Master of Academic Studies in Architecture at the Faculty of Architecture, University of Belgrade. She started working at Nova Iskra in 2022, in the position of an assistant, and then took over the responsibilities of the manager of the Nova Iskra Workspace location in Dorćol. Maša deals with space management, communication with members and clients, as well as the development and expansion of the Nova Iskra community at our location in Dorćol.

masa@novaiskraworkspace.com

Mila Rubežić

Manager - Nova Iskra Workspace Zemun

Mila Rubežić

Manager - Nova Iskra Workspace Zemun

Mila studied Management and Production of Theatre, Radio, and Culture at the Faculty of Dramatic Arts, while currently finishing her master's degree in Management of Culture and Media at the same faculty. As part of the Nova Iskra Workspace team, as the Manager of the Zemun location, she deals with daily complete management of the space and its community, and communication with the current and potential members, to provide them maximum support according to their businesses.

mila@novaiskraworkspace.com

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