This proposal aims to establish DAENERYS, a specialized laboratory at the Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI) in Croatia, focused on innovating neutron detection and reconstruction. The lab will drive scientific advancements by integrating AI and advanced machine learning algorithms to enhance multi-neutron tracking and develop more precise, efficient, and scalable techniques and experimental setups — amplifying the impact of neutron research across the field. A dedicated setup at RBI will enable direct neutron-inclusive measurements for small-scale experiments, serving as a platform for developing and testing advanced reconstruction algorithms and optimizing detector configurations. Benchmarking data from these experiments will improve our understanding of neutrons' role in the clustering of light nuclei, enhancing reconstruction techniques and enabling more efficient neutron detection in future experiments.Data requiring more complex and costly setups will be sourced through existing and future international partnerships, ensuring broader access to large-scale cutting-edge experiments while allowing us to test and refine our reconstruction techniques across different detector systems and reaction conditions.The vision of DAENERYS aligns with the global push toward precision neutron physics. By developing innovative neutron reconstruction methodologies and integrating them into both local and large-scale experiments, this project will establish Croatia’s role in this highly challenging and rapidly evolving field.