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The Business Innovation Center of Croatia - BICRO Ltd. was founded by the Croatian Government in 1998, in order to implement technology development and innovation support programs. It is a central institution in the national innovation system for technology advancement and innovation development.
Science makes vital contributions to knowledgebased economies through generation of new ideas and technology solutions. Equally important is our ability to derive value from knowledge. In order to effectively exploit new technologies it is necessary to adopt stimulative policies in all relevant social segments. Among those segments, there are three key elements necessary for transformation of scientific discoveries into successful commercial products or services.
These are:
- An excellent and strong scientific base
- Appropriate sources of funding
- Adequate business and technology infrastructure
BICRO is the key organization within the national innovation system whose basic role is development and implementation of government support programs aimed at strengthening technology development as the main generator of sustainable economic growth.
OBJECTIVES
- Establishment of knowledge - and technology-based companies
- Development of adequate technology infrastructure
- Creation and development of venture capital industry
- Strengthening cooperation between the scientific and business community
BICRO's PROGRAMS
In accordance with the Government Guidelines for Support to the National Technology and Innovation, BICRO is responsible for implementing "The support for entrepreneurship based on innovation and new technologies program", which comprise of five complimentary sub-programs: RAZUM, TEHCRO, VENCRO, IRCRO, and KONCRO. These programs fund innovative technology projects with the aim of increasing the competitiveness of Croatian small and medium size enterprises and creating other conditions which are necessary for the successful flow of knowledge between the scientific community and the business sector.
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