On February 16, 2023 another Tiko Pro Business breakfast was held - Where are grants hiding? 500 entrepreneurs registered for the free online event, which indicates a great interest in EU funds and current topics that are necessary for applying for tenders. The entire program was excellently moderated by Maruša Stamać.

Spomenka Đurić, State Secretary of the Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds, presented new opportunities for entrepreneurs as part of the VFO 2021-2027. The Competitiveness and Cohesion 2021-2027 program was presented within which EUR 5.203 billion is available and the Integrated Territorial Program 2021-2027. with an allocation of EUR 1.569 billion.

Sandra Magajne, Director of the Department for International Cooperation, Education and Marketing HEP-ESCO d.o.o. presented the current topic of green transition and presented part of the National Development Strategy 2030. Croatia will be a leader in the green economy and the introduction of cleaner, cheaper and healthier forms of transportation.

What challenges do we face during the digital transition and what is the importance of digitization, especially in times of crisis, Adriano Liebhardt, head of the Siemens d.d. sales area, told us.

Antonia Štefanec, a research psychologist from Naklada Slap d.o.o., presented to us what it really looks like to apply, obtain funds and implement project activities. For innovative products: PoČiP and ČiP received 280 thousand euros in grants.

Tiko Pro consultants presented the main criteria when applying for the tender, all open and announced calls and the rules of project implementation and public procurement. When implementing the project, transparency and realization of the set indicators are important.

Tiko Pro held another in a series of successful events with the help of partners: AM-CHAM, SLO-CRO business club, Croatian exporters, and media platform Poduzetnik. See you next year!

Watch the recording of the business breakfast HERE!