On Thursday, Mr Steve DeBretto from the USA and PINS Director Danijel Bertović visited the Rijeka Development Agency Porin. Mr. DeBretto shared his experiences regarding entrepreneurial support infrastructure in Chicago and the US. Since 2012, he has been the CEO of The Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago (ICNC) and manages one of the largest business incubators in the US (Make City) and is an associated partner of the new food and beverage incubator, The Hatchery. He is also a member of the board of directors of the International Business Incubation Association (InBIA). He praised the Torpedo Production Park project and suggested several ideas for cooperation between institutions.

Innovation grants in the blue economy
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises developing innovative solutions in the blue economy will soon have the opportunity to receive a grant through the SEAS – Sustainable project.


