diff --git a/src/forge/Information/Component/projects.jsx b/src/forge/Information/Component/projects.jsx
index 77e1b46bc..7850237fb 100644
--- a/src/forge/Information/Component/projects.jsx
+++ b/src/forge/Information/Component/projects.jsx
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ function Projects(props) {
   
 
   useEffect(()=>{
-    if(sliderRef && projectList && projectList.length > 2){
+    if(sliderRef && sliderRef.current && projectList && projectList.length > 2){
       sliderRef.current.slickNext()
     }
   },[sliderRef])