Euro Mat Annual General Meeting at Split Technology Park
We had the honour of hosting Euro Mat, the largest European association of building materials merchants, which held its regular Annual General Meeting at the Split Technology Park conference centre.
During the meeting, Euro Mat’s current activities were presented, and the admission of a new member to this European association, the Split-based company Grupacija Flavia d.o.o., was given special recognition. On this occasion, Flavia presented its work to date, its strategic goals and its key achievements.
We presented Split Technology Park, its facilities and activities, and the TPS tenants to the participants. As part of the programme, Prof. Vinko Muštra, PhD, of the Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism in Split gave a talk on current economic trends in Croatia, comparing them with trends in the European Union and globally, with an emphasis on the impact of the construction sector on the economic pulse of the Republic of Croatia.
Jedna mladost association visits Split Technology Park
Split Technology Park hosted the fourth and final technology workshop of the Level Up: Dalmacija project, co-financed by the Ministry of Science, Education and Youth and implemented by the LOOP Association in partnership with the Split-based association Jedna mladost.
At Split Technology Park we welcomed pupils and teachers from the Milan Begović Primary School in Vrlika, Trilj Primary School and Dobri Primary School. They had the opportunity to see our Smart City classroom and the 3D lab, where we showed them how to model various objects, after which Zvonimir Zubić from the LOOP Association taught them how to make their own models.
We look forward to meeting and working with these motivated children again.
Additive technologies and 3D printers: Split Technology Park organises a free expert lecture for entrepreneurs
Split Technology Park, in cooperation with the Science and Innovation Office of the University of Split, invites everyone interested to a free expert lecture entitled “Additive Technologies and 3D Printers”, to be held on Tuesday, 27 May 2025, starting at 11:00, in the Cardo hall of the Split Technology Park conference centre.
The lecture is designed to introduce entrepreneurs and innovators, as well as students and the wider interested public, to the potential of additive technologies in product development, fostering innovation and strengthening market competitiveness.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the basics of 3D printing, the types of materials used and practical examples from industry, and the lecture will cover the following topics:
Introduction to additive technologies and 3D printing materials, with examples of applications in marketing, reverse engineering and prototyping (Anđela Samardžija, MEng in Industrial Engineering)
Applications and practical examples (Marko Perić, representative of IZIT)
Presentation of the services of the Split Technology Park 3D laboratory, including the possibilities of using 3D printers and scanners (Mateo Silić, Senior Associate for the 3D Laboratory)
The lecture will be followed by a tour of the Split Technology Park 3D laboratory and an informal get-together over lunch, offering an excellent opportunity for networking and exchanging ideas among those present.
Participation is free of charge, and registration via this link is mandatory. The number of participants is limited.
Don’t miss the chance to learn more about the technologies that are changing the way we develop products and shape the future of industry.
Split Technology Park at Communication Days: More than a space – the architecture of community
At this year’s edition of Communication Days (Dani komunikacija), held in Rovinj from 15 to 18 May 2025, Split Technology Park took part in the inspiring panel “More than a space – the architecture of community”, which discussed the invisible architecture of communities – one that goes beyond physical spaces and is built on values and shared goals.
Lana Žuvela, Head of Communications at Split Development Agency – RaST, spoke about the Split Technology Park community and its impact on the local area, alongside fellow panellists Toni Trivković, founder and president of the Split Tech City association, Bela Ikotić, Secretary General of the Osijek Software City association, and Luka Šipić, owner of the PR agency Vrh komunikacije. The panel was moderated by Pinija Poljaković.
We introduced the audience to the process of building Split Technology Park, as well as building a community of active and innovative tenants, since we share a common goal – the success and growth of the entrepreneurs who are part of the community. We are proud that Split Technology Park has been recognised as an example of how space, vision and connection create the conditions for the development of an entire ecosystem, leaving a strong impact on the local community.
On 14 May 2025, Split Technology Park hosted the second speed date mentoring session for startups taking part in the Split Technology Park INVENTO accelerator. Speed date mentoring gives startups the opportunity to receive valuable advice from experienced mentors from a range of industries in short one-to-one sessions.
Seven mentors took part in the second speed date mentoring session: Cilka Lopac (Geoimage Services), Katerina Lazari (FindYourCoach), Max Lipanov (TH GLobal Capital), Flor Nieto (The Inmediato), Michael Freer (Ensoco), Antonio Šerić (Split Tech City) and financial adviser Mira Krneta.
The entrepreneurs were able to ask questions and receive clear advice for the further development of their ideas. Thanks to the fast-paced, dynamic format, valuable insights can be gained and new business contacts established, so this approach to mentoring has proven to be an effective way of improving startups’ strategies and business models.
Split Technology Park has become a full member of IASP (International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation) – the leading global network of science parks and innovation ecosystems.
Membership of IASP opens the door to cooperation with more than 300 technology parks and innovation centres from more than 70 countries worldwide. This important step confirms our commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and developing innovation.
As part of this international community, Split Technology Park will continue to work actively on: – exchanging knowledge and experience with leading innovation centres around the world – positioning Split as the technology and innovation hub of the region – supporting startups and SMEs in their growth and development
You can view our profile on the IASP website HERE.
New success for our tenants: Workspace launches Serwizz, an innovative AI platform for digitalising service processes
Our startup from the Split Technology Park incubator, Workspace, has launched its new innovative product Serwizz – a comprehensive SaaS platform for the digitalisation and automation of service processes. Workspace developed the new digital product as part of the INVENTO acceleration programme for start-up entrepreneurs, which TPS runs in cooperation with Invento Capital Partners as part of HAMAG-BICRO’s “Strengthening Acceleration Activities” project.
In a world where more than 75% of companies across various industries still use paper, spreadsheets and disconnected systems to manage work, Serwizz comes as a solution that eliminates delays, errors and unnecessary administration, bringing complete digital transformation to service processes.
Serwizz is a platform that brings teams, tasks, clients and equipment together in a single system and provides support for:
digital work orders
preventive maintenance
a ticketing system
checklists
management of tasks, resources, assets and facilities
working hours tracking
advanced analytics and customisable workflows
AI support
Developed at Split Technology Park, the product is already delivering concrete results in industry, particularly in the nautical sector – it is used in shipyards, charter agencies and by boat maintenance service providers. The experience and know-how of the Workspace team have been turned into a solution that not only digitalises business but also helps achieve sustainability goals by reducing paper documentation. “We knew the market needed a simple yet complete solution that fits into existing processes. That’s why we created Serwizz – a platform that eliminates unnecessary paperwork, reduces errors and increases operational efficiency, saving you time and money”, says Ivan Lovrić, co-founder of Serwizz.
What sets Serwizz apart from the competition is its flexibility and ability to integrate into existing workflows, without the need to change them.
At Split Technology Park, we are proud that products changing the way business is done in the IT industry are being created in our space and with our support.
300 new public bicycles presented in front of Split Technology Park
Today, a new investment by the city-owned company Split parking was presented in front of Split Technology Park: 300 bicycles that will be put into service within Split’s public bicycle system.
Of the total number of bicycles, 100 are electric and 200 are conventional, and the investment is worth 525 thousand euros excluding VAT. This is the largest expansion of the system to date, and together with the existing 435 bicycles, the total number of bicycles available to users will be 735.
The system currently has 67 stations across the city, with two more planned in the newly redeveloped Žnjan area, and the total number of registered users is almost 95,000. Since the system began operating in 2019, more than 1,300,000 rentals have been recorded, and users have cycled a total of 6,056,558 km. The total reduction in harmful gas emissions amounts to 1,514.14 tonnes of CO2.
Cooperation agreed with Sejong Technopark in South Korea
From 13 to 18 April, representatives of Split Development Agency – RaST and the City of Split, in a visit organised by the Korea Development Institute (KDI), stayed in the Republic of Korea as part of an international knowledge-sharing programme that will enhance the existing management capacity of Split Technology Park with the aim of providing high-quality services to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.
The aim of the visit was to present the preliminary results of joint research under the Knowledge Sharing Program (KSP) with Croatia, to strengthen the capacity of Croatian institutions through visits to Korean organisations, and to encourage cooperation between SME support institutions in Croatia and Korea. Particular emphasis was placed on formalising the cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Sejong Technopark and Split Development Agency – RaST.
The delegation visited several cities – Incheon, Seoul, Sejong and Daejeon – where meetings were held with relevant institutions. In Incheon, they visited Startup Park and the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency, where they were introduced to the support models Korean institutions offer entrepreneurs. In Seoul, they visited Seoul Startup Hub, the association of Korean technoparks, and TIPS Town. On that occasion, Korean experts also presented an interim report on research into the business models of Korean technoparks, including a comparison with Croatian practice. In Sejong, particular attention was given to visits to the Korea Institute of Startup and Entrepreneurship Development and to Sejong Technopark, where the Cooperation Agreement was signed. The programme concluded in Daejeon with a visit to the startup institute at the prestigious KAIST (Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology).
The experience gained and the networking during the visit will serve as a basis for improving existing and developing new Split Technology Park programmes, with the aim of providing even better support to startups and SMEs. This partnership further strengthens cooperation between the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Croatia in the fields of innovation, entrepreneurship and knowledge exchange.
Split Technology Park at the conference on the digital transformation of cities
On 9 April 2025, the Association of Cities held the hybrid dissemination conference “Strengthening the Readiness of Croatian Local Authorities for the Digitalisation of Administration”, which brought together around 100 participants from local government units, ministries, research institutions and European initiatives.
The conference focused on strengthening the capacity of Croatian cities to lead digital transformation, with particular emphasis on the use of European tools and initiatives such as Living-in.EU, LORDIMAS and the Online Procurement Helpdesk.
Marina Tavra, Head of the Smart City Department at Split Technology Park, took part in the panel “Digital Maturity Assessments”, where she shared her experience of using the tools and advice on what to look out for. The conference showed that Croatian cities have the knowledge, will and potential for transformation, with support available from EU funds and innovation networks.
