Funding for research, development and innovation projects is often very demanding and requires financial assistance from the implementers. Funding can be obtained from national and EU programs through various tenders. Funding is provided either directly or through institutions within the Republic of Croatia, or through national programs. Also, project promoters can contact traditional financial institutions, some of which have special offers for project financing.
The following are key links that provide information about possible sources of funding.
Financing
Business sector
Scientific research sector
Horizon 2020 is a European Union research and innovation program for 2014-2020 that integrates the activities of the Seventh Framework Program (FP7), the innovation aspects of the Competitiveness and Innovation Program (CIP) and the EU contribution to the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). Horizon 2020 will contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the European Union's key strategic documents related to research, technological development and innovation, Europe 2020 and Innovation Union and the construction of the European Research Area.
Find out more about this program and open tenders at the link.
Business sector
COSME (Entrepreneurship and SME Competitiveness Program) is the only EU program targeted exclusively at small and medium-sized enterprises. By promoting innovation, sustainable growth, cross-border cooperation and internationalization of business, COSME makes an important contribution to the achievement of the goals set out in the Europe 2020 strategy.
Find out more about this program and open tenders at the link.
Business sector
Scientific research sector
Horizon Europe is the future EU Framework Program for Research and Innovation for the period 2021-2027. regional financing. It is an EU flagship initiative to support research and innovation, from concept to marketing, complementing national and regional funding. Horizon Europe is a continuation of the EU Horizon 2020 program.
Find out more about the new program at the link.