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EUREKA IIEC CROATIA 2024

Innovate, Inspire, Ignite: Shaping the Future at Eureka IIEC Croatia 2024

October 29, 2024 | Filipa Vukasovića 1 Street, Zagreb

Eureka IIEC Croatia 2024 is a prestigious national-level entrepreneurship competition held in Zagreb, supported by the local government, universities, and global innovation organizations. Co-hosted by the Zagreb School of Economics and Management (ZSEM), Croatia's leading business school, the event serves as a dynamic platform that brings together entrepreneurs, scientists, innovators, investors, and policymakers from around the world.

 

Featuring 17 projects, with an average of at least 2 projects per vertical, the competition aims to enrich Croatia's technology innovation ecosystem by showcasing diverse and cutting-edge ideas.

Event Review

Acknowledgments

We extend heartfelt thanks to the esteemed guests and supporters who played a vital role in making this event a success, including:

  • Ministry of Economy, Croatia Marko Erdeljac, Head of Investment Promotion Services

  • Zagreb School of Economics and Management Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, Former President of Croatia, Special Advisor to the Dean, Independent Member of the International Olympic Committee

  • Embassy of the People's Republic of China H.E. Ambassador Qi Qianjin

  • Embassy of the People's Republic of China Du Heting, Science and Technology Counselor

  • Embassy of the People's Republic of China Xu Zhiquan, First Secretary for Education

  • Embassy of the French Republic Sylvain Géranton, Head of the Economic Department

  • Embassy of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria H.E. Ambassador Nakhla Kechacha

  • Embassy of Australia Anna Robens, Deputy Head of Mission and Consul

  • Embassy of Australia Dijana Grahovac, Consular and Public Diplomacy Officer

  • Embassy of Australia Dijana Padezanin, Political and Economic Research Officer

  • Croatian Chamber of Commerce Antun Trojnar, Vice President of the Croatian Chamber of Commerce, President of the Zagreb Chamber of Commerce

  • Zagreb School of Economics and Management Mato Njavro, Dean

  • Zagreb School of Economics and Management Đuro Njavro, President of the Board

  • Zagreb School of Economics and Management Zoran Barac, General Manager

  • Advisory Board, Zagreb School of Economics and Management Ivan Artuković, CEO of Franck

  • Advisory Board, Zagreb School of Economics and Management John Gasparac, Partner at PwC Croatia, Country Managing Partner, Regional Audit Leader

  • Advisory Board, Zagreb School of Economics and Management Marko Nožica, CEO of Aretis

  • Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computing, and Information Technology (FERIT) Tomislav Matić, Dean

  • Faculty of Textile Technology Anica Hursa Šajatović, Dean

  • Podravka Nataša Mikuš Žigman, Director of Business Sustainability and Green Transformation

  • Zagreb University of Applied Sciences Lidija Tepeš Golubić, Vice Dean

  • China-Central Europe Business Association (CSEBA) Connie Li, Asia-Pacific President

  • China-Central Europe Business Association (CSEBA) Robert Perko, Project Manager

Focused Areas

New energy

Advanced materials

Intelligent manufacturing

Digital technologies

Biomedical technology

Agri-Tech and Food

Marine economy industry

Meet Our Judging Panel

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Mr. Davor Štern

Former Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Croatia

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Dr. Ruchong Ou

Senior Research Fellow at Monash University & Chairman of the Board for Oculus Biomed

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Mr. Matija Žulj

CEO at AGRIVI

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Ms. Maja Martinović

the Vice Dean of Zagreb School of Economics and Management

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Dr. Mato Njavro

the Dean of Zagreb School of Economics and Management

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Mr. Hrvoje Ćosić

CEO of Aircash

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Mr. Boris Debić

Google’s Chief History Officer emeritus

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Mr. Petar Šimić

CEO of Primaco

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Ms. Anita Mišković

Founder of FIZIO VITA

Event Timeline

Application Phase

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 Application Open: July 30

 Application Close: August 30

 Shortlist Announcement: September 25

 

 

 

Preparation Phase

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 Pitch Preparation and Visa Application: September

Startup Day( Info Session): October 12

 

 

Final Competition Day

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 Event Date: October 29

Post-Event

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 Mission to Croatia: 3 days following the final

Prizes

First Prize | 1 position ​

Eureka Award for Excellence in Innovation and Entrepreneurship,

Euro €10,000

 

​ ​ Second Prize | 2 positions ​

Eureka Award for Acceleration in Innovation and Entrepreneurship,

Euro €5,000 

 

Third Prize | 3 positions ​

Eureka Award for Growth in Innovation and Entrepreneurship,

 

Euro €2,500 

All shortlists would have chance to be granted the travel of “Eureka Innovation & Entrepreneurship Mission to Croatia”.

Working With the Best

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Event Partners

Information Session

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