Sonja Šegvić Smolić
EUREKA/Eurostars Deputy NPC – HORIZON NCP Acting Head of International Cooperation Department
HAMAG-BICRO (Croatian Agency for SMEs, Innovations and Investments)
Zagreb, Croatia
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HAMAG-BICRO (Croatian Agency for SMEs, Innovations and Investments)
HAMAG-BICRO (Croatian Agency for SMEs, Innovations and Investments)
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Zagreb, Croatia
HAMAG-BICRO, the Croatian Agency for SMEs, Innovations and Investments, is a government agency established by the Croatian Government to support the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), foster innovation, and promote investment in Croatia. It provides financial instruments, such as grants, guarantees, and loans, as well as consultancy services to assist entrepreneurs at all stages of business development, from idea to commercialization. Key Functions of HAMAG-BICRO: Financing: Provides grants, loans, and guarantees to SMEs to facilitate their access to finance for various stages of development. Innovation Support: Promotes the commercialization of knowledge and technology transfer from the scientific community to the business sector. Investment Promotion: Encourages both domestic and foreign investment in Croatia by providing information about the investment environment and potential opportunities. Business Development: Supports the establishment and growth of technology infrastructure, the venture capital industry, and technology-focused companies. Economic Development: Aims to stimulate the overall economic growth and strengthen the global competitiveness of Croatia.