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.


