EconAI Lab – AI for Economics and Digital Transformation
Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Rijeka
Established: 2026
Lab Co-Directors: Ivan Mužić and Assistant Professor Ivan Gržeta
About the Lab
EconAI Lab (AI for Economics and Digital Transformation) is an interdisciplinary research and development initiative at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Rijeka, focused on applying artificial intelligence in economics, education, scientific research, and business practice.
The Lab aims to bridge economic expertise with advanced AI technologies by developing competencies, conducting scientific research, and creating practical solutions that support digital transformation in academic and business environments.
Key Areas of Activity
EconAI Lab operates across three interconnected areas:
- Education: developing AI competencies among faculty members, students, and the wider community through workshops, educational programmes, and hands-on activities.
- Scientific Research: investigating AI applications in economics and finance, developing research projects, producing scientific publications, and fostering international collaboration.
- Applied Development: designing and testing AI applications, intelligent agents, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems, and practical solutions for teaching, research, administration, and business.
EconAI Lab encourages interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty members, students, research institutions, and industry partners.
Related Research Projects
EconAI Lab’s research activities are closely connected to AIFORCE-EU (UIP-2026-5646), a research project funded by the Croatian Science Foundation (HRZZ). The project investigates the application of large language models in macroeconomic and financial forecasting, as well as regulatory aspects of artificial intelligence in financial institutions.
More information: HRZZ Research Project Artificial Intelligence and Forecast Performance in Financial Institutions: An Empirical Evaluation across the European Union