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 June the 17th, 2025, the Ministry of Economy announced the call for delivery of project proposals “IRI S3 – increasing the development of new products and services which arise from research and development activities” (code of the call: PK.1.1.12) within the Competitiveness and Cohesion programme 2021-2027. Total amount of available for allocation grants in this Call is 191,170,820.00 EUR. The objective of this call is to strengthen capacities of […]
On the official web page of the project DIGIT, the Ministry of Science, Education and Youth has published a call for proposals under the Challenge program. More information about this Call can be found on this link.
Today, on the 12th of June 2025, EIC pre-accelerator-Widening (HORIZON-WIDERA-2025-02) from programme Horizon Europe has been opened. More information about this call please find on the European Commission website.
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 […]
Fitch (with stable) and S&P (with positive) prospects confirmed Croatia’s credit rating. Among other things, Fitch stated in its report that Croatia’s rating reflects a credible legal framework based on the EU and eurozone membership, confirmed fiscal discipline and willingness to comply with EU fiscal regulations, and strong economic growth. Among other things, S&P stated in its analysis that Croatia’s reforms and strong economic growth will help to maintain stable […]
The amendments to the Act on State Aid for Research and Development Projects (OG, 152/24) have come into force. The amendments to the Act on State Aid for Research and Development Projects (OG, 152/24) have come into force. These amendments provide for: – A doubling of the reduction of the tax base (higher amounts of aid) compared to previous provisions: • 400% of eligible costs for basic research (previously 200%) […]
Today, on 24th of December 2024, the Ministry of economy launched a call for proposals “Innovation of newly created SMEs”. The total grant available under this call is EUR 14,622,642. The objective of the call in question is to encourage: – growth of start-ups developing innovative products within identified thematic priority areas of S3, based on knowledge or high technologies, – the future development and marketing of products and increasing […]
