| Acronym | TPBJ |
| Short description of the institution and main activities | Technology park Bjelovar Ltd. is a business support and innovation organisation established by the City of Bjelovar and the Bjelovar University of Applied Sciences with the mission of fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology-driven economic development in the region. The company manages the Tech Incubator and provides support to start-ups, SMEs, innovative entrepreneurs, and technology-oriented companies. Main activities include: management and development of the tech incubator, business advisory and mentoring services, preparation and implementation of national and EU-funded projects, support for innovation, digitalisation, and technology transfer, organisation of training programmes, workshops, conferences, and networking events, support for start-ups and SMEs in accessing funding opportunities, fostering cooperation between businesses, educational institutions, research organisations, and public authorities, promotion of entrepreneurship, particularly among young people and innovative companies. |
| Website | www.tpbj.hr |
| LinkedIn or other profile | https://www.linkedin.com/in/tehnoloki-park-bjelovar-631246158/ |
| Year of establishment | 2014 |
| Region | Pannonian Croatia |
| County | County of Bjelovar-Bilogora |
| Municipality/City | Bjelovar |
| Address | Petra Preradovića 1 |
| Type of organisation | Technology Park / innovation hub |
| Languages of communication | Croatian, English |
| Geographic scope of activities | Regional |
| General institutional email for collaboration enquiries | Not specified |
| Name | Dajana Vukmanić |
| Position | Director |
| direktor@tpbj.hr | |
| Phone | +385913777761 |
| Dedicated industry collaboration / technology transfer unit | In development |
| Services available to external partners | Applied research & development |
| Models of engagement | Joint R&D projects, Consultancy, Internships / staff exchange |
| Pricing / access model | Case-by-case |
| Process for initiating collaboration | Collaboration is typically initiated through direct contact via email, phone, networking events, referrals from partner organisations, or participation in our programmes and projects. Following an initial meeting to identify needs and opportunities, we define the scope of cooperation and establish the appropriate form of support, partnership, incubation services, project collaboration, or innovation activities. |
| Main research fields and areas of expertise | Innovation management and entrepreneurship support |
| Key equipment, laboratories, or infrastructure available to external partners | Business Incubator facilities with fully equipped office spaces for startups, SMEs, and innovation-driven companies. |
| Accreditation and certification (if applicable) | None |
| 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) | Digital transformation support for SMEs and public sector organisations. |
| Intellectual property approach | Case-by-case |
| Existing licensable technologies or patents | The organisation does not currently own or manage any licensable technologies, patents, or intellectual property available for commercial licensing. |
| Possibility of | None of the above |
| Primary sector(s) | Energy (incl. renewables, energy efficiency), Manufacturing (industrial production), Environmental services & circular economy, Creative & cultural industries, Public sector / smart cities |
| Main technology domains |
