CroStartup – Croatian Startup Ecosystem

Croatian Startup Ecosystem

Why CRO STARTUP?

It all begins with an idea. And, in our case, a startup momentum that we need to build upon. Croatia is now a country with two unicorns, but they succeeded despite, and not because of our fostering ecosystem. We are here to help create one.

Strengthen the startup community

Connect and coordinate all the stakeholders, as well as all the existing local, regional, and sector-based initiatives. Organize events that will allow networking and exchange of experiences. Showcase Croatian startups to the general public.

Pool knowledge and resources

Create a single platform that brings together all resources needed by startups in one place. Make industry-standard legal documents in Croatia so startups and investors can focus on company and deal-specific matters.

Eliminate regulatory barriers

A long-term goal that relies on broader reforms. But it boils down to helping make the regulatory framework startup-friendly, by simplifying the processes of opening and operating a startup, investing or raising funds in Croatia, and attracting and retaining talent.

Put Croatia on the global startup map.

Increase the visibility of the startup scene at all levels and transform the perception of Croatia from a country great for holidays to a country with a strong and vibrant startup scene full of globally-relevant projects with great potential.

Our mission

We created CRO STARTUP to support the interests of startup founders and employees in the country, to empower them by providing a wide range of resources, tools and networks, and finally, to promote the startup scene on a European and international level.

The team.

Maja Brkljačić

AlgebraLAB

Hajdi Ćenan

airt

Mario Frančešević

SeekandHit/CISEx

Darko Jovišić

Robotiq.ai

Srđan Kovačević

Orqa

Nikola Pavešić

Infobip

Božidar Pavlović

Jackie agency

Marijana Šarolić Robić

MSR law office

CRO STARTUP is a non-profit, non-governmental organization, and the people above all work on a volunteering basis. This is our way of giving back to the community and building a society that is better for everyone.