accelerator
Startup Factory
Are you looking to accelerate the development of your idea / prototype?
The award-winning Startup Factory is Croatia’s first acceleration program and takes zero equity / no fees.
The top 3 teams and startups will be awarded EUR 50.000 in total plus EUR 10.800 in in-kind support.
If you’re developing a high-tech product, you are eligible to apply.
Applications are now closed.
Who can apply?
Team
Without a registered company
Will be required to register a company with a company seat in the City of Zagreb prior to receiving financial support
2 to 7 team members with complementary skills
Startup
Companies registered less than 12 months ago with a company seat in the City of Zagreb
Majority of the company owned by natural persons
2 to 7 team members with complementary skills
Startup Factory’s 9th Cycle
Spring 2024
Up to 12 teams/startups entering the program will work with our coordination team and mentors on tech product development. Our coaches will make sure they’re pitch-perfect.
They’ll participate in 4 bootcamps, including workshops, lectures, and networking events.
Demo Day will take place at the Zagreb Connect startup conference in October. Each team will pitch their project for a chance to win EUR 50.000 and a 12-month entrepreneurship program at ZICER, including office space worth EUR 10.800*.
1st Place: EUR 25.000 + EUR 3.600*
2nd Place: EUR 15.000 + EUR 3.600*
3rd Place: EUR 10.000 + EUR 3.600*
What can the teams/startups expect?
They’ll have a refined pitch and pitch deck, a developed business plan, and an advanced version of their prototypes/MVPs. They’ll also join the most prominent startup hub in the country and receive mentorship and PR support.
What do we expect from the teams/startups?
They need to have a proactive approach in terms of program participation and achieving ambitious goals, and a can-do attitude.
