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The City of Rijeka Public call for granting non-repayable support to entrepreneurs who, after taking maternity, parental or adoption leave, reactivate their business in 2026.
The aid is intended for women entrepreneurs from the territory of the city of Rijeka who continue their economic activity after a temporary interruption of business due to the exercise of the right to leave.
Eligible applicants
You can apply:
- crafts
- holders of liberal professions
- d.o.o.
- j.d.o.o.
Eligible applicants must:
- have its headquarters in the territory of the city of Rijeka
- be in 100 % Privately owned by women
- reactivate operations in 2026
- have an active economic operator at the time of notification
The call is intended for female entrepreneurs who, due to taking maternity, parental or adoption leave, have temporarily suspended their business or have not pursued an activity during the period of leave.
Financial allocation
The aid is granted as ad hoc non-repayable support for a fixed amount of EUR 2,000 per applicant.
The aid shall be paid into the giro account of the beneficiary operator no later than 15 days after the conclusion of the grant agreement.
Beneficiaries of the aid shall undertake to actively pursue a registered activity for at least six months from the date of payment of the aid.
Deadline and method of application
The public call is open until 31 December 2026 i.e. until the funds are used up., and applications are submitted via the City of Rijeka Online System.
More information can be found on the phone numbers: 209-585 i 209-592 or by e-mail: gospodarstvo@rijeka.hr.
Applications are open for lease of business premises to entrepreneurs who have registered service activities.
Applications to the public call shall be submitted by 18 May 2026 at the latest. (until 23:59) by e-mail to: rraporin@porin.hr.
A tour of the business premises on the spot for all interested persons will be held 12 May 2026 at 2 p.m.. Announcement by e-mail to: rraporin@porin.hr.
Additional information documentation:
More information regarding this public call and documentation for submission of applications can be obtained every working day from the Rijeka Development Agency Porin d.o.o. from 8:00 to 16:00 on the phone number: +385 98 310 391 or by e-mail: rraporin@porin.hr .
Applications are open for a new, seventh generation of students SkillUp, an educational programme for the Executive Directors of small and medium-sized enterprises.
It is a five-week educational program that, through a combination of online lectures and live work, brings concrete knowledge in the field of management, marketing, artificial intelligence and business development.
What to expect?
The program covers topics that are crucial for the management and development of the company today, such as:
- Leadership and leadership skills
- marketing and branding
- applications of artificial intelligence in business
- sustainability and the ESG approach
- growth and development strategy
In addition to the online part, the program also includes a two-day live workshop and the possibility of individual consultations with experts.
How is the program organised?
- duration is 5 weeks
- Hybrid format (online + live)
- Flexible schedule (1-3 hours per week)
- additional work through workshops and consultations
Participation is free, It also covers the costs of participating in the programme.
Who can apply?
The programme is intended for the CEOs of small and medium-sized enterprises who:
- They have between 10 and 250 employees.
- generate an annual turnover of at least EUR 500,000;
- have been operating for more than 3 years
Deadline for application
Applications are open until 5 May 2026 of the year.
More information and registration are available here.
On the occasion of 30 years of business in Croatia, and with the aim of gathering individuals and organizations that are building a more connected and sustainable community, dm has launched an initiative ‘A fire for the future“.
As part of the initiative, a public call for projects has been launched.
Who can apply?
You can apply to the call:
- associations
- institutions
- local and regional self-government units
- non-profit legal persons
Which projects can I apply for?
Eligible projects shall focus on:
- Fostering cooperation and community
- preserving and protecting the environment
- promoting equal opportunities
It is important to note that all submitted projects must include the Volunteering Component.
What is financed?
In cooperation with the expert jury will be selected 30 projects, which will be supported through:
- financing of services
- purchase of necessary materials and equipment
- Product donation
- the possibility of including the product in the offer of dm
Deadline and method of application
Deadline for application is 15 July 2026 of the year.
Applications must be submitted via online the form available here.
Read more about the initiative and the conditions here.
