As coordinator of the National supercomputing initiative SCL-IPB initiated the process of setting up of an Academic Partnership with IBM. The partnership has resulted from the identified need for joint collaboration towards the realization of key research, developmental and educational aspects of that initiative. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed on 9 June 2009 in the presence of representatives of the Ministry of science and technological development. Cooperation with the network of global partners within IBM’s Academic Initiative is of strategic importance for Serbia’s R&D sector. The partnership significantly enhances IBM presence in Serbia, paving the way for future cooperation with research institutions and clients throughout the country.