Novi Sad-based RT-RK Computer Based Systems LLC has been officially accredited as a national research and development institute by the Ministry of Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia, effective May 1, 2011. This recognition marks a pivotal achievement for the company, affirming its contributions to scientific and technological advancements.
The accreditation followed an extensive evaluation by the Advisory Committee, which verified the company’s compliance with all necessary requirements for conducting scientific research of general interest. The committee highlighted several key factors contributing to the accreditation, including:
- A robust scientific research program.
- Research outcomes that foster the development of new products, devices, and improved technological processes, systems, and services.
- Active engagement in knowledge transfer and technology dissemination.
- Employment of 12 full-time researchers, with seven holding scientific or teaching titles and five serving as research associates.
- A dedicated scientific research program for young developers.
- Adequate facilities, equipment, and resources to support its programs.
- A library and information center for scientific and technical documentation.
The accreditation decision, outlined in Resolution 110-00-34/60, confirmed that RT-RK meets the conditions prescribed under Article 46, paragraph 1 of Serbia’s Law on Scientific Research Activities. The company will be registered in the Register of Scientific and Research Organizations, enabling it to carry out activities of general interest in technical and technological sciences, particularly in the field of information and telecommunications technology.
The accreditation process, initiated in April 2010, involved a detailed review of evidence submitted by RT-RK. The Accreditation Committee’s final decision, No. 640-01-1/71, was issued on December 28, 2010. It confirmed RT-RK’s qualifications and capabilities for scientific research and development activities.
This milestone reflects RT-RK’s long-term strategy to invest in innovation and solidifies its position as a leading research entity in Serbia.
About RT-RK Computer Based Systems LLC
RT-RK is a premium embedded software development house in the Southeast Europe, with a focus on consumer electronics and infotainment systems. The company was founded in 1991, inheriting the former FTN-IRAM with mostly domestic clients in oil and gas, and military industries. With the rise of semiconductor industry and smaller silicon footprints, RT-RK has begun its decades long worldwide journey in the consumer electronics industry. Strong ties with the clients, trust and confidence in the company’s know-how and increasing engineering capacities, has turned RT-RK into dynamic near shore development centers of silicon vendor and consumer electronics companies that have endeavored to imagine or reimagine their products over the past three decades.