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.
Nikola Balić
Innovation and Intellectual Property Advisor
European IP Helpdesk Ambassador who advises start-ups and SMEs in business creation and innovation since 2009. Expert at identifying and advising on sustainability challenges and opportunities for companies through innovation of their business models and optimisation of processes through digitalisation and partnerships.
Ivana Vuka
Innovation and Internationalization Advisor
Head of Technology Transfer Office who provides business model innovation, internationalization and intellectual property advisory services to SMEs and researchers since 2012. Manages national Proof of Concept grant scheme at the University of Split. Organizes b2b meetings, workshops, hackathons and other start-up events.
Bruna Paušić
Access to Finance and Internationalization Advisor
Expert in coordinating project developments and proposal writing who provides advisory services on access to finance and project development to SMEs and researchers. Organizes workshops on EU tenders and national calls, as well as international and brokerage events. Member of the Tourism and Cultural Heritage Sector Group of the Enterprise Europe Network.
Nikola Bejo
Internationalization Advisor
Expert at management and implementation of projects in the science and innovation field, including monitoring financial and procurement processes, regulating project cash flow, and reporting to managing authorities. Provides advisory services related to the European single market as well organizes B2B brokerage events through Enterprise Europe Network.
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.
Iva Špoljar Šarić
Communication Advisor
Communication Advisor, International Cooperation Officer, Communication Champion for EEN Croatia. Provides advisory services on communication and public relations, communication ambassadors and amplifiers, social media and the press.
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.