Croatian Agency for SMEs, Innovations and Investments (HAMAG-BICRO) awarded the grant agreements to the beneficiaries; the Acceleration Program – a national programme aimed at accelerating the growth and development of innovative start-ups. In total, almost €3 million; where the maximum aid amount per beneficiary was up to €25,000.
These are micro, small and medium-sized enterprises that were previously selected to participate in the Acceleration Programme and have passed the Pre-acceleration phase and competed in the the largest competition of innovative projects in Croatia, held in December 2024 in Zagreb, Osijek and Zadar.
The signatories of the contract also include: Museit Network d.o.o. i Bambino Bundle j.d.o.o., users AKCELERATORA Opportunity, which operates within a consortium and which together with us (beneficiary's mentor) STEP RI i the Physical Development Center.
Both companies develop solutions that meet real market needs, with a strong focus on technological innovation, user experience and sustainability.
Museit Network d.o.o.
Museit Network develops a digital platform for the profit and promotion of musicians. Musicians, especially independents, will be provided with a new channel for monetization and promotion their works, and business users (companies, agencies, brands) easy access Original music for commercial purposes. The platform enables direct connections between musicians and the business sector through creative projects and music marketplaces, a digitally transforming way of collaborating in the music industry.
- Thanks to the grants, Museit will complete the development of the platform up to level TRL 9, which means that the platform will be fully functional, tested and ready for market and expansion.
Bambino Bundle j.d.o.o.
Bambino Bundle develops Digital platform for sustainable children's fashion, which allows parents to easily rent quality clothes for children from 0 to 3 years through a subscription model. Through a few clicks, parents can choose, receive and replace clothes when the child is outgrown. This model not only reduces costs; alreadyextends the lifespan of clothing and reduces textile waste, through which the project actively contributesa circular economy and more responsible consumption.
- The support will allow further development and improvement of the platform, as well as expanding sustainable solutions to an increasing number of users.
Grants for growth and competitiveness
The appropriation is intended to cover activities aimed at developing innovative products and solutions, including:
- technology or market upgrade, testing and validation;
- development of pilot lines and test versions;
- the protection of intellectual property,
- external professional services and preparation for commercialisation.
These funds allow users to additional momentum towards stable growth and internationalisation, and are confirmed by the quality and market potential of their solutions;, selected from more than one hundred registered teams from all over Croatia.
We are proud of the success of our users and congratulate all entrepreneurs and partners who are part of this important step forward towards a more modern, competitive and sustainable Croatian economy.
