Category: Public Calls

The Ministry of Economy has launched a new tender under the Competitiveness and Cohesion Programme 2021. 20-2027 This is the R&D&I call S3 – Increasing the development of new products and services resulting from R&D activities (Reference: PK.1.1.12), intended to stimulate investment in innovation, research and development and to improve cooperation between undertakings and scientific research organisations.

Subject of the public call

Fostering the development of new products and services under thematic priority areas S3 by strengthening the research, development and innovation capacity of enterprises and fostering cooperation between entrepreneurs and R&D institutions.

Financial allocation

The total amount of grants available is EUR 191.170.820,00.

• Minimum aid amount per project: 200.000,00 EUR
• Maximum aid amount per project: 2.000.000,00 EUR

Aid intensity

• Aid for industrial research: to 80% eligible costs
• Aid for experimental development: to 60% eligible costs
• Aid for feasibility studies: to 70% eligible costs
• Regional investment aid: to 75% eligible costs

Eligible applicants

A legal or natural person who is:

• micro, small, medium or large entrepreneur
• Small mid-caps

Eligible partners

The applicant may apply and implement the Project alone or in partnership with:

• other entrepreneurs and/or research and knowledge-dissemination organisations (R&D)
• foreign partners with a justification of up to 15 % eligible costs
• Partners in the same group (without increasing the aid intensity)

Eligible activities

1. Research and development:
   • Industrial research (TRL 2-4) (cannot be carried out as a stand-alone activity but only with the continuation of experimental development activities)
   • Experimental development (TRL 5-8) (mandatory)
   • Feasibility studies (only if linked to the previous two)
2. Initial investments in tangible and intangible assets related to research capacities (only in addition to R&D activities)

Eligible costs

• salaries of staff,
• depreciation of instruments and equipment;
• costs of contractual research, knowledge and patents,
• advisory services;
• Indirect costs at a fixed rate of up to 15% eligible personnel costs,
• feasibility studies;
• VAT on non-recoverable eligible costs;
• tangible and intangible assets used for project activities;
• Other costs up to 25 % the total value of the project as:
  • project management and procurement procedures;
  • the cost of materials, consumables and similar products,
  • technological services of a different type,
  • information and visibility;
  • additional activities that have a positive impact on horizontal principles...

Deadline and method of submission of applications

Project proposals are submitted through the system eCohesion in electronic form at the earliest from
15/09/2025 from 12:00 until the available funds are used up, but no later than 30/12/2026 at 14:00.

Questions and Answers

Applicants have the right to ask questions related to the Call continuously from the moment of publication of the call, and no later than 14 days before the deadline for submission of project proposals. Questions with a clearly indicated reference to the Invitation can only be sent via e-mail to the address iri2025@mingo.hr.

Conversations on questions will be published on the website. eufondovi.gov.hr, within the framework of the corresponding Call, as well as a notice on the holding of an information workshop to be organised for potential applicants, which will be informed of the date of the event at least 10 days before the scheduled date of the event.

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More information is available here, and for the preparation of the project application, please contact us here.

3D printing industry grows fast and opens new Opportunities for SMEs, ranging from faster prototyping to reduced costs and product manufacturing times. As part of an international project 3DOP - 3D Printing Optimized Production, provides entrepreneurs with the opportunity to fully use the advanced technologies, knowledge and advisory services of one of the 30 project partners free of charge.

One of them is TEH LAB operating within the Rijeka Development Agency Porin. TEH LAB offers modern equipment based on additive technologies enable the manufacture of metal or polymer parts. In addition to 3D printing, TEH LAB also provides Digitalisation services of existing objects through high-resolution optical 3D scanning.

Public call

The Rijeka Development Agency Porin, as the only Croatian partner in the international project consortium 3DOP, invites small and medium-sized enterprises from all over Croatia to apply for the Public call published as part of the project and to gain free access to state-of-the-art technologies, expertise and advanced technical solutions in the field of additive manufacturing. This opportunity allows companies to develop, test and deploy advanced 3D technologies in prototyping and manufacturing – completely free of charge. In this way, Croatian SMEs can actively participate in the research of new business opportunities created through the implementation of the European 3DOP project. Selected companies receive not only access to technological testing and technical cooperation, but also personalised mentoring and advisory services designed to support innovation projects in the development and funding phase.

Entrepreneurs who apply to the Public Call can choose between several forms of cooperation. Particularly noteworthy is the service Free demonstrations and pilot services offered by our TEH LAB, through which entrepreneurs can test, optimize and adapt their own technologies. In addition to the services offered by the Rijeka Development Agency Porin, entrepreneurs can also choose one of the services offered by the remaining thirty partners on the 3DOP project. These include testing solutions developed through the project, a range of non-technical services such as mentoring, training, new projects and partnerships, public and private funding.

More information on the services offered under the public call: https://qualified.3dop.eu/solutions.

Who can apply and how?

The call is aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises who want to develop innovation using additive manufacturing and advanced manufacturing technologies. Applications are open do 8. rujna 2025. godine.

Steps to apply:

1. Visit login portal for more information;
2. Submit your application via forms in English, subject to any general conditions;
3. Wait for evaluation and selection by the 3DOP team.

N.B.: If you are interested in the services of TEH LAB of the Rijeka Development Agency Porin, then you choose the option within the application STRAND 2 - Free demonstration/piloting services.

What will the selected entrepreneur get?

Selected SMEs will receive highly specialized services completely free of charge. If the application is accepted, they will have at their disposal not only 3D printing service, but also technical support, mentoring and counseling by experienced project partners.

Key benefits include:

• Access to advanced technologies Additive manufacturing and 3D printing to improve products and processes;
• Validation and testing solutions in real world conditions in innovative EU laboratories;
• Cooperation with industry leaders and 3DoP partners in developing complementary solutions and launching new projects;
• Consultation on available public and private sources of funding for innovative innovation projects related to additive manufacturing;
• Professional mentoring and training to improve business plans and investment strategies.

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3DoP: EU project aimed at optimizing production through advanced 3D technology

3DOP is a project co-financed by the European Commission through the Interregional Innovation Investment Instrument (I3) with the aim of stimulating industrial growth and innovation through cooperation between European macro-regions. The project aims to remove barriers to the widespread uptake of AM by SMEs, in particular high costs, lack of automation and digital integration.

Through the collaboration of 33 partners, 3DOP offers A wide range of advanced 3D printing and support solutions for European manufacturing companies. The most important partner is Signify, the world leader in lighting for professionals, consumers and IoT lighting, formerly known as Philips Lighting. Other significant partners are Tracxon, ValCUN i 3Fact.

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For more information about the Public Call or the services of TEH LAB Rijeka Development Agency Porin contact us by e-mail rraporin@porin.hr or by phone at 051 634 331.

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries published tenders for the award of aid under two measures under the the Programme for Fisheries and Aquaculture of the Republic of Croatia.

Call for proposals for aid under measure I.4. "First purchase of vessels for young fishermen"

The subject of support under this Competition is the allocation of dedicated grants to co-finance the first purchase of a fishing vessel for young fishermen;.

The deadline for submitting applications for support is 15 July 2025.

Ordinance, competition and related forms and annexes, as well as manuals for accessing and using FISHNET, can be found here.

Call for proposals for aid under measure I.21. "Replacement of engines of fishing vessels"

The subject of support under this Competition is the allocation of dedicated grants to co-finance investments in exchange for the main engine of the fishing vessel; to mitigate the effects of climate change and improve the energy efficiency of fishing vessels operating in the commercial fishing at sea segment.

The deadline for submitting applications for support is 16 June 2025.

Ordinance, competition and related forms and annexes, as well as manuals for accessing and using FISHNET, can be found here.

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More information is available here, and for the preparation of the project application, please contact us here.

The ‘Zlata Bartl’ Foundation Podravka's foundation dedicated to promoting innovation, education and social responsibility through financial support for innovative projects, women entrepreneurs and excellent students and students has opened a competition for the award of support from one of its two programmes, the Power of Innovation programme.

Subject of the competition

Initiatives and projects aimed at Development and deployment of innovative solutions in the agri-food sector, for example:

• reducing food waste;
• climate change adaptation and mitigation;
• digital transformation of agriculture;
• use of renewable energy sources;
• prevention of air, water and soil pollution and contamination;
• organic farming of agricultural products;
• smart water management in production, etc.

The programme is intended for projects that can contribute to these areas or otherwise have a positive impact on the sustainability of the agri-food sector;.

Eligible applicants

You can apply for the competition Small business entities, companies, crafts and family farms established in the Republic of Croatia which more than 50% Women's Owned and which did not operate at a loss in the year preceding the year of application of the project.

Financial allocation

Total planned the value of the tender is 75,000 euros.
The minimum amount of aid requested per project is 5,000 euros, and the largest 25,000 euros.

The funds are disbursed in two instalments:

• 70% the advance payment after the signature of the grant agreement;
• 30% after completion and submission of the project implementation report.

Eligible costs

• Costs investments in material equipment – minor equipment and material required for the implementation of the project;
• costs services necessary for the implementation of the project such as research, market analyses, product design, product testing and similar services;
• costs training of employees.

Project eligibility criteria

• Innovation of the proposed solution – the degree of innovation of the project will be considered and whether the proposed innovation results in a product, service or process that is new and/or better than comparable solutions on the market;
• Value for money – consideration will be given to whether the project contributes to strengthening the innovation capacity of enterprises to develop and increase revenues from innovative products, services or processes;
• Competences of the project manager – the curriculum vitae outlines the key knowledge and competences required for the realisation of the project.

Method and deadline for submitting the application

Applications for the competition are received by 13 June 2025, 12 noon, to be submitted exclusively in Croatian through the Foundation's official forms.

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Questions related to the competition can be asked at Zaklada.ZlataBartl@podravka.hr by 30 April 2025 at the latest.

More information is available here, and for the preparation of the project application, please contact us here.