| Acronym | Not specified |
| Short description of the institution and main activities | BIOCentre is dedicated to fostering innovation, research, and development in biotechnology and biosciences. As a leading incubation centre, it supports scientific advancement, technology transfer, and the commercialization of biotech innovations. BIOCentre actively promotes knowledge exchange, strategic partnerships, and collaborative initiatives to strengthen the biotech ecosystem and address global challenges. It also contributes through expert and business education, workshops, and training programs while facilitating connections between startups, researchers, industry, and financial stakeholders to accelerate innovation and sustainable growth. BIOCentre operates through five different programs: BIOFacility - offers laboratories and offices for biotech companies. BIOIncubation - supports startups and innovative companies through incubation services, business development, and access to expert resources. BIOTransfer - facilitates technology transfer and the commercialization of research through five Central laboratory units. BIOEducation - delivers expert and business-oriented training, workshops, and educational programs to strengthen knowledge, skills, and innovation capacity. BIONetwork - fosters collaboration by connecting entrepreneurs, industry, investors, and other stakeholders to promote partnerships and innovation within the ecosystem. |
| Website | www.biocentre.hr |
| LinkedIn or other profile | https://www.linkedin.com/company/biocentre-zagreb/ , https://www.facebook.com/BIOCentreZagreb |
| Year of establishment | 2011 |
| Region | City of Zagreb |
| County | City of Zagreb |
| Municipality/City | Zagreb |
| Address | Borongajska cesta 83H |
| Type of organisation | Incubator / accelerator |
| Languages of communication | Croatian, English |
| Geographic scope of activities | EU / international |
| General institutional email for collaboration enquiries | Not specified |
| Name | Vedrana Perkovic-Hadl |
| Position | Head of Program and Project Development |
| vperkovichadl@biocentre.hr | |
| Phone | +385995377200 |
| Name | Aleksandra Zoretić |
| Position | Senior Associate |
| Not specified | |
| Phone | +385 95 362 0130 |
| Dedicated industry collaboration / technology transfer unit | No |
| Services available to external partners | Applied research & development, Testing / measurement / validation, Prototyping / proof of concept, Pilot production / scale-up, Technology transfer / licensing |
| Models of engagement | Contract research, Joint R&D projects, Consultancy |
| Pricing / access model | Case-by-case |
| Process for initiating collaboration | BIOCentre initiates the collaboration process through an initial needs assessment and discussions with the partner to define objectives, roles, and expected outcomes. Following alignment, BIOCentre coordinates the establishment of the collaboration framework and next implementation steps. |
| Main research fields and areas of expertise | Biotechnology (Food&Agri) Biopharm, Microbiology, Cell biology, Molecular biology |
| Key equipment, laboratories, or infrastructure available to external partners | Further details about the key equipment and services can be found at the following links: - https://www.biocentre.hr/en/central-laboratory/#microbiology-lab23dc-c406 - https://www.biocentre.hr/en/central-laboratory/#cell-biology-lab23dc-c406 - https://www.biocentre.hr/en/central-laboratory/#downstream-processing-lab23dc-c406 - https://www.biocentre.hr/en/central-laboratory/#bioanalytical-chemistry-lab23dc-c406 - https://www.biocentre.hr/en/central-laboratory/#proteomics-lab23dc-c406 |
| Accreditation and certification (if applicable) | Other accreditation / certification |
| Technology Readiness Levels typically reached | TRL 1-3 (basic / fundamental research), TRL 4-6 (applied research / prototype), TRL 7-9 (demonstration / near-market / deployment) |
| Computing / digital / AI capabilities (if applicable) | Not specified |
| Intellectual property approach | Case-by-case |
| Existing licensable technologies or patents | Not specified |
| Possibility of | Providing access to shared test facilities / pilot plants |
| Primary sector(s) | Biotechnology & pharmaceuticals, Agriculture & agri-food |
| Main technology domains | Biotechnology & bioengineering |
| Experience with industry partners | International companies |
| Number of contract research agreements | 35 |
| Number of joint R&D projects | 5 |
| Number of licensing agreements | Not specified |
| Total number of industry collaboration contracts | 57 |
| Total number of employees | 22 |
| Number of experts available for external collaboration | 10 |
| Key skills and disciplines | The BIOCentre's multidisciplinary team combines scientific, technical, and operational expertise to support research, innovation, and technology transfer in biotechnology and the life sciences. Core disciplines include molecular biology, microbiology, cell biology, bioanalytical chemistry, proteomics, and downstream processing. Key staff competencies include: -Molecular biology techniques, including nucleic acid extraction, PCR, qPCR, cloning, and sequencing workflows. -Microbiology, including microbial cultivation, strain characterization, fermentation, and biosafety practices. -Protein expression, purification, and downstream processing using chromatographic and filtration technologies. -Bioanalytical chemistry and proteomics, including HPLC, LC-MS/MS, protein characterization, and analytical method development. -Experimental design, data analysis, quality assurance, and implementation of standard operating procedures. - Technical training, project management, and collaboration with academic and industrial partners. The team also possesses expertise in laboratory quality management, research project implementation, and technology transfer, enabling BIOCentre to provide high-quality services to researchers, start-ups, SMEs, and industrial clients. |
| Languages available for collaboration | English |
| Talent support available | Staff training / upskilling |
| Lifelong learning / professional education | Develop tailor-made / custom programmes for industry |
| Lifelong learning key programmes | Not specified |
| Approximate number of industry participants per year | 50 |
| Target beneficiaries | SMEs |
| Types of support offered | Incubation / workspace |
| Approximate number of companies supported per year | 18 |
| Programme formats | Open / on-demand support |
| Typical programme duration | Not specified |
| Sector focus | Health / biotech |
| Links to financing | Not specified |
| Participation in international or EU projects | BIOCentre actively participates in the preparation and implementation of national, European, and international research and innovation projects that strengthen its scientific excellence, research infrastructure, and collaboration with academia and industry. BIOCentre participated as a project partner in EU-supported projects through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), BIOCentre contributes to the development of competitive project proposals by providing scientific and technical expertise. BIOCentre has been involved in the preparation of proposals submitted to European funding programmes, including Horizon Europe, PRIMA, Interreg Europe, in collaboration with national and international partners. These activities demonstrate BIOCentre's commitment to expanding international research collaborations, attracting external funding, and supporting innovation in biotechnology and the life sciences. |
| Membership in networks or partnerships | European Business and Innovation Network (EBN) Business Organization Network Development (BOND) Croatian Laboratories (CROLAB) |
| Can you support partners in navigating local procedures | Partially |
| Physical space available to external partners | Laboratory / workshop |
