You're thinking about starting your own business, but you're still not sure where to start? You may have an idea that you have been developing for some time, but you need expert advice, an opportunity to check it out on the market or support in the first entrepreneurial steps.
Startup Incubator Rijeka opened applications for the 18th generation of users, and new entrants will have the opportunity to develop their business ideas over the course of six months with free education, mentoring support and connecting with the Rijeka startup community.
What can you get through the program?
Starting a business brings a lot of questions, from who your product or service is intended for and how to get to the first customers to finance, marketing and business organization. It is precisely on such questions that the participants will work through the Startup incubator program.
They will have at their disposal:
- more than 35 workshops and lectures for the development of entrepreneurial knowledge and skills,
- Individual support of more than 60 mentors from different professional fields,
- free workspace in RiHubu for a period of one year,
- advisory support in product development and prototyping, as well as opportunities to connect with investors and the international startup community.
The most successful teams were also provided with financing for the design business plans, and the best teams of the generation expect non-repayable financial support from the City of Rijeka.
The programme starts in January 2027, lasts for six months and is implemented in the Croatian language.
You have an idea, but you don't have a company yet? It's your call that's meant for you.
You do not need to have a registered business entity to participate. The call is intended for adult citizens of the Republic of Croatia who do not have their own registered business entity at the time of application.
You can apply on your own or with a team. It is important that you have a business idea that you want to develop and that you are ready to actively work on it during the program.
When selecting new users, the innovativeness and market potential of the idea, the degree of its development, as well as the motivation, competencies and willingness of the applicant to work will be evaluated.
How to apply?
If your business idea has been on hold for some time, this is an opportunity to start turning it into a concrete business plan with professional support.
Applications are open by 16 November 2026 Years, to be submitted here.
More information is available at startup@rijeka.hr or 051 209 940.
