Our advisors – Croatia

Ana Ćosić Pilepić

Access to Finance Advisor

Proficient in project management and financial access, this professional with a background in economics and psychology possesses a substantial track record in EU projects. Currently manages the European Enterprise Network (EEN) project at STEP RI University of Rijeka’s Science and Technology Park.

Emilija Stručić

Internationalization and Access to Finance Advisor

Expert in coordinating project developments and proposal writing, provides advisory services on access to finance and internationalization of small and medium enterprises, organizes workshops and brokerage events. She is a member of Women Entrepreneurship Sector Group and Creative Industries Sector Group.

Marija Galeković

Innovation Advisor

Expert in coordinating programmes with emphasis on innovation and international cooperation such as EUREKA, Eurostars and Horizon Europe. Provides advisory services to SMEs related to research, innovations and access to finance. Organizes B2B brokerage events and workshops through Enterprise Europe Network.

Jana Blažević Marčelja

Innovation and Internationalization Advisor

Certified pricing professional delivering scale-up support to SMEs since 2010. Jana is also expert in servitization – helping manufacturing SMEs to transform products into services. She is an active lecturer and trainer on topics related to pricing, project management and access to finance. She is charge of organization of b2b meetings, workshops and other start-up events.

Neven Tamarut

Innovation and Intellectual Property Advisor

Certified WIPO consultant delivering start-up and scale-up support with emphasis on support of commercialization innovation activities. Delivers topics including, but not limited to: intellectual property, pitch presentation, business planning. He has long term experience in the EEN, and is a member of SG Healthcare and TCP Innovation. He manages national Proof of Concept grant scheme at Step Ri.

Anita Stipić

Internationalization Advisor

Experienced in topics concerning Single Market, especially cross border provision of services. 13 years experience in themes related to Common Market- export of goods and services, support to companies in internationalization, focus on agro-food sector.

Nina Cerovec

Access to Finance Advisor

Expert associate in the field of report preparation, creation of marketing plans and feasibility studies with experience in organization and business networking, preparation and implementation of EU projects and business consulting.

Lucija Bakulić

Internationalization Advisor

Expert in project proposal writing and project implementation. Provides advisory services to SMEs on access to finance, internationalization, and innovation. Organizes b2b meetings, events and workshops.

Ana Nikšić Šarić

Advisor for financing green transition of SMEs and Access to Finance

Extensive experience in implementation several national and international projects focused on TT and business support for SMEs. Area of expertise: economics and business policy, consulting and counseling, financial management, EU programs and access to finance, entrepreneurship, intellectual property rights and environment-related issues.

Kristina Grabovica

Internationalization Advisor

Media, public relations and social media professional. Experience in project implementation, providing advisory services on internationalization to SMEs, working on business communication platforms. Organizes B2B meetings, conferences and workshops. Internal Auditor of a Quality Management System.

Tina Pahić, MBA

Access to Finance Advisor and Consortium Coordinator

Expert in coordinating project developments and proposal writing who provides advisory services on access to finance and project development to SMEs and researchers with emphasis on innovation and international cooperation such as Horizon Europe and Interreg Programmes. EU OSHA Ambassador and member of the Access to finance thematic group.

Maja Škoda

Internationalization Advisor

Expert in project management, involved in national and international projects. Has extensive experience in the project which has developed business support organizations network as a financial expert and expert in the development of services for BSOs. Was in charge of developing a program for innovative student projects providing advisory services on the strategic development of projects.

Diana Kovač

Internationalization Advisor

Senior Expert Advisor with long experience in supporting SMEs in areas of Internationalisation of business, Single Market and cross-border services. Involved in organization of various business events, B2B meetings and seminars.

Ana Karlić

Internationalization Advisor

Senior Expert Advisor with long experience in supporting SMEs in areas of Internationalization of business, focus on the V4 countries, Benelux Region and CEFTA countries. Involved in organization of various business events, B2B meetings and seminars.

Luka Baraba

Access to Finance Advisor

Senior expert dealing with Access to finance. Deep knowledge on EU funding opportunities for SMEs and other. Provides advisory services on access to finance and project financial reporting.

Mate Kovač

Internationalization Advisor

Intensive knowledge in project management of international projects and cooperation programs for small and medium enterprises. I have considerable experience in the internationalization of small and medium-sized enterprises, especially in Southeast Europe. Well-versed and informed about potential sources of financing for innovative and value-added projects in specific sectors.

Dora Klasić

Internationalization Advisor

I’m a Junior Network Advisor at Enterprise Europe Croatia, committed to providing specialized advisory services for small and medium-sized enterprises aiming to expand internationally.

Petra Mimica

Internationalization Advisor

As a Junior Network Advisor at Enterprise Europe Croatia, she is dedicated to delivering specialized advisory services tailored to the unique needs of SMEs seeking to broaden their global presence.

Nina Sunara

Internationalization Advisor

Junior Network Advisor at Enterprise Europe Croatia, she is committed to providing tailored advisory services to SMEs looking to expand globally. Her leverage is networking expertise to help these businesses navigate the complexities of international expansion, offering personalized guidance and support.

Ivana Dumančić

Internationalization Advisor

Master of Economics, Faculty of Economics in Osijek graduated from Marketing. Since 2017, she has been working as a part of Tera Tehnopolis d.o.o. team. Her area of expertise is project management (EU and regional funds), Business planning, and Business support.

Željka Ljikar

Internationalization Advisor

Network Advisor at Enterprise Europe Network Croatia, providing tailored advisory services for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand internationally, so as consulting on finance and business development – economic planning, preparation and evaluation of financial and economic analysis, studies and business plans.

Birgit Böhning

IT Specialist, Innovation and Internationalization Advisor

She is an IT specialist, building her work experience on various jobs in the ICT sector and gaining references in the planning, design, development and implementation of software solutions and network infrastructure and their maintenance. In addition to that, she has extensive experience in business consulting, preparation of project proposals and implementation of EU and national projects. She has been involved in the EEN since 2014.

Vladimir Matan

Innovation & Communication Advisor

Expert in innovation and international cooperation programs such as EUREKA and Eurostars.

Organizes B2B brokerage events and workshops through Enterprise Europe Network.