HAMAG-BICRO is the Croatian agency for SMEs, Innovations and Investments established by the Government of the Republic of Croatia with the purpose of enhancing SME development and promoting investment. The Agency is an independent institution under the supervision of the Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Crafts.
Our main fields of work are:
promoting investment
issuing guarantees for bank credits to SMEs
grant schemes implementation
co-financing consultancy services
We aim to:
provide active support to the economic development of Croatia
facilitate the creation of a favourable environment for entrepreneurship and investment
actively promote Croatia as an attractive location for investment
create a positive international image of Croatia
increase the commercialization of knowledge
increase awareness of the value of innovation
transfer knowledge and technology solutions from science to business
start new businesses based on knowledge and advanced technology
promote the establishment and development of technology infrastructure
contribution to the creation and development of the venture capital industry
strengthen the competitiveness and growth of companies focused on advanced technology
strengthen the cooperation of the scientific community and the economy
create public-private partnerships in innovation and technological development
Our services for investors:
distributing information about the advantages of the investment environment in Croatia
providing information about investment opportunities in Croatia
providing support to foreign investors regarding their investment activities
providing foreign investors with information about legislation, incentives, locations and potential suppliers
providing assistance with applications for investment incentives
facilitating communication between foreign investors and national and local authorities
aftercare services for foreign investors already operating in Croatia