According to the latest Business Ready (B-READY) 2025 report by the World Bank, Croatia ranked among the top 10 countries (among 101 economies observed) in terms of regulatory framework and public services. More info.
The Ministry of Economy, on its website, published an info about the call for „INTEGRATOR” project proposals. The purpose of this call is encouraging cooperation among small and medium enterprises and supporting the inclusion of innovative small and medium enterprises consortia in global value chains in selected strategic segments of thematic priority area of S3. Total amount available for allocation withing this call amounts to 13,868,360.00 EUR. More information.
On Wednesday, 15th of October 2025, the Croatian Agency for SMEs, Innovation and Investments (HAMAG-BICRO) is opening two new loan programmes: National loans for investments and National loans for working capital. Allocation for those two programmes totals 100 million euro. Highest loan amount for investments is 150 thousand euro, while highest loan amount for working capital is 50 thousand euro. National loans in question are intended for micro, small and […]
On 3rd of June 2025, the Ministry of Economy announced a call for the allocation of grants “Support for SMEs for Internationalization” (Reference number: PK.1.3.10) within the framework of the Competitiveness and Cohesion Programme 2021-2027. The call for “Support for SMEs for Internationalization” is implemented through an open award procedure in the form of a standing call. The details of the call can be found in the document: UzP Internacionalizacija […]
Today, September 13th, 2024, the Standard & Poor’s agency increased Croatia’s long-term rating from BBB+ with a positive outlook to A- with a positive outlook citing, among other reasons, the continued implementation of economic reforms. S&P also forecasted that Croatia’s economy will continue to outperform the economies of its European peers over 2024-2027, growing at an annual rate of 3%. More info