Our advisors – Croatia

No matter what your goals are, our expert advisors will work closely with you to help you find the right funding option and lead you to success.

HAMAG-BICRO

Marija Galeković

HAMAG-BICRO

marija.galekovic@hamagbicro.hr

Specialist: Innovation, Access to Finance

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 EEN.

Maja Škoda

HAMAG-BICRO

maja.skoda@hamagbicro.hr

Specialist: Internationalization

Expert in project management, involved in national and international projects. 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.

Vladimir Matan

HAMAG-BICRO

vladimir.matan@hamagbicro.hr

Specialist: Innovation, Communication

Expert in innovation and international cooperation programs such as EUREKA and Eurostars. Organizes B2B brokerage events and workshops through Enterprise Europe Network.

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.

Andrea Pofuk

HAMAG-BICRO

Andrea.Pofuk@hamagbicro.hr

Specialist: Internationalization, Innovation

Provides advisory services to SMEs seeking international expansion, with expertise in innovation and international cooperation programs such as EUREKA and Eurostars. Additionally, organizes B2B matchmaking events and workshops through the Enterprise Europe Network.

Science and Technology Park of the University of Rijeka (STEP RI)

Ana Ćosić Pilepić

Science and Technology Park of the University of Rijeka (STEP RI)

acosic@uniri.hr

Specialist: Access to Finance

Proficient in project management and financial access, this professional with a background in economics and psychology possesses a substantial track record in EU projects.

Neven Tamarut

Science and Technology Park of the University of Rijeka (STEP RI)

ntamarut@uniri.hr

Specialist: Innovation, Intellectual Property

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. Experience in the EEN, and is a member of SG Healthcare and TCP Innovation. Manages national Proof of Concept grant scheme at Step Ri.

Jana Blažević Marčelja

Science and Technology Park of the University of Rijeka (STEP RI)

jbmarcelja@uniri.hr

Specialist: Innovation, Internationalization

Certified pricing professional delivering scale-up support to SMEs since 2010. 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. Charge of organization of b2b meetings, workshops and other start-up events.

Dora Klasić

Science and Technology Park of the University of Rijeka (STEP RI)

dora.klasic@uniri.hr

Specialist: Internationalization

Providing specialized advisory services for small and medium-sized enterprises aiming to expand internationally.

Tehpark Varaždin

Emilija Stručić

Tehpark Varaždin

emilija.strucic@techpark.hr

Specialist: Internationalization, Access to Finance

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. Member of Women Entrepreneurship Sector Group and Creative Industries Sector Group EEN.

Lucija Bakulić

Tehpark Varaždin

lbakulic@techpark.hr

Speclialist: Internationalization

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.

Nina Cerovec

Tehpark Varaždin

ncerovac@techpark.hr

Specialist: Access to Finance

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.

Tera Tehhnopolis Osijek

Ana Nikšić Šarić

Tera Tehhnopolis Osijek

aniksic@tera.hr

Specialist: Green transition of SMEs, Access to Finance

Advisor for financing green transition of SMEs and Access to FinanceExtensive 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.

Birgit Böhning

Tera Tehnopolis Osijek

birgit@tera.hr

Specialist: IT Specialist, Innovation, Internationalization

An IT specialist with work experience built on various jobs in the ICT sector, gaining references in the planning, design, development, and implementation of software solutions and network infrastructure, as well as their maintenance. Extensive experience in business consulting, preparation of project proposals, and implementation of EU and national projects. Involved in the EEN since 2014.

Ivana Dumančić

Tera Tehnopolis Osijek

ivana@tera.hr

Specialist: Internationalization

Providing tailored advisory services for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand internationally, so as consulting on finance and business development – project management (EU and regional funds), business planning, and business support.

Željka Ljikar

Tera Tehnopolis Osijek

zeljka@tera.hr

Specialist: Internationalization

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.

Croatian Chamber of Commerce

Anita Stipić

Croatian Chamber of Commerce

astipic@hgk.hr

Specialist: Internationalization

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.

Tina Pahić, MBA

Croatian Chamber of Commerce

tpahic@hgk.hr

Specialist: Access to Finance

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. Consortium Coordinator for EEN Croatia, EU OSHA Ambassador and member of the Access to finance thematic group EEN.

Diana Kovač

Croatian Chamber of Commerce

dkovac@hgk.hr

Specialist: Internationalization

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

Croatian Chamber of Commerce

akarlic@hgk.hr

Specialist: Internationalization

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.

University of Split

Nina Sunara

University of Split

nsunara@unist.hr

Specialist: Internationalization

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.

Petra Mimica

University of Split

pmimica@unist.hr

Specialist: Internationalization

Dedicated to delivering specialized advisory services tailored to the unique needs of SMEs seeking to broaden their global presence.

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