Split Technology Park was a partner business support institution in the implementation of the BizLabJunior programme for young leaders. Through 12 educational modules, primary school pupils developed knowledge in sustainable economics, finance, marketing, digitalisation and entrepreneurship, connecting with the business world and creating their own projects.

Split Technology Park hosted business academy activities covering the digitalisation module, with a full-day programme at TPS that included a tour, meeting startups, learning about the work of TPS and a workshop on 3D modelling. A representative of Split Technology Park also sat on the jury that selected the most successful pupil business idea – a smart cane for the blind.

At a ceremony held at the Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism in Split, 40 pupils from 4 eco primary schools from Solin and Kaštela received certificates of completion. BizLabJunior, implemented in cooperation between the Faculty of Economics and its main partner CEMEX Hrvatska, continues to encourage young people to be leaders of change and innovation.

Split Technology Park is opening the second round of the Public Tender for the long-term lease of attractive commercial space within the building. Applications open on Monday, 14 April at 8 a.m. and will remain open for 30 days.

Following the completion of the first round of the Public Tender, in which the fitness centre and the café on the 1st floor were leased, three more spatially and functionally diverse premises are available in the second round:

Shop (76 m²) – located next to the main entrance to the building, ground floor

Restaurant with kitchen (1,302 m²) – a spacious facility next to the entrance atrium, ground floor

Café 2 with terrace (273 m² in total) – 4th floor, with a large terrace overlooking Split

Documentation describing in detail how to apply for the Public Tender is available on the Split Technology Park website at the following link . To make it easier to find your way around and visualise the building, an interactive web map of the building is available to prospective tenants, with all the necessary information on individual premises and their location within the building.

Applications for the Public Tender will be accepted from 8 a.m. on 14 April. Take this opportunity and become part of the most modern business environment in the region!

As part of the activities of the Split Technology Park INVENTO accelerator, an intensive two-day training session on pricing products and services was held on 1 and 2 April.

The training was led by Maciej Kraus, an expert in developing strategic pricing models and a guest lecturer at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where he shares his knowledge of pricing and monetisation strategies.

All start-up entrepreneurs face challenges in determining the optimal price for their products and services, and the right pricing decisions directly affect profitability, scalability and competitive position on the market. The first day of training therefore focused on pricing as an accelerator of company growth and on pricing models, while the second day covered value communication and the optimisation of sales channels.

The training was designed as a combination of theory, case studies and interactive exercises, with an emphasis on:
• understanding the strategic role of pricing in tech startups
• developing adaptable and scalable pricing models
• techniques for measuring customers’ willingness to pay (WTP)
• communicating product value on the market

Through the INVENTO accelerator, Split Technology Park runs business development programmes for startups, i.e. start-up entrepreneurs up to 5 years old. The INVENTO accelerator is implemented in cooperation with Invento Capital Partners as part of the “Strengthening Acceleration Activities” project of the Croatian Agency for SMEs, Innovations and Investments (HAMAG-BICRO).

Split Technology Park startup SplxAI has closed a 7 million dollar seed funding round led by LAUNCHub Ventures, with participation from Rain Capital, Inovo, Runtime Ventures, DNV Ventures and South Central Ventures. This investment brings the company’s total funding to 9 million dollars, following 2 million dollars in pre-seed funding in September 2024.

SplxAI stands out as one of the few startups focusing on security solutions for AI applications such as chatbots, identifying and mitigating a wide range of threats related to generative AI. Its solutions include protection against sensitive data leaks, prevention of unauthorised access and defence against manipulative attacks on AI systems. With a high level of automation and advanced algorithms, SplxAI can analyse complex models and applications, enabling security risks to be detected at an early stage.
These investments will enable SplxAI to further improve its technology and expand its presence on the global market, providing organisations with the tools they need to use artificial intelligence securely and effectively in their business.

We are proud that SplxAI chose Split Technology Park to open its office, recognising our support for innovative technology companies and startups. We continue to provide mentoring support, top-class infrastructure, numerous workshops and access to investment and a network of experts who will help them grow and develop further.

From March to June 2025, Split Development Agency – RaST, through the RaST+ Entrepreneurship Centre, is organising free workshops for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

The workshops are designed to strengthen entrepreneurial capacity and cover a wide range of topics: from business basics and drawing up business plans, financial and risk management, communication skills and business internationalisation, to EU funds for beginners and public procurement. Everyone who attends a workshop also receives a certificate of participation in the training.

The workshops are suitable for people with no previous business experience and for those thinking about starting their own business, while experienced entrepreneurs who wish to broaden their knowledge and improve their skills in specific business areas are also welcome to apply. The workshops will take place at Split Technology Park.

A detailed description of each workshop and registration are available at this LINK. Registration is currently open for the April workshops:

• How to read financial statements, 3 April 2025, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Aim: Improving financial literacy through the analysis of financial statements
Lecturer: Željana Aljinović Barać

• How to price a product, 4 April 2025, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Aim: Presenting strategies for pricing products and services
Lecturer: Jelena Šišara

• Marketing and branding of products and services, 8 and 9 April 2025, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Aim: Introduction to the basic concepts of marketing and branding
Lecturer: Kristijan Sedak

• Business digitalisation and security, 24 April 2025, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Aim: Information on digital transformation and co-financing opportunities
Lecturer: Mislav Kovač

• Problem-solving workshop, 14 April 2025 and 19 May 2025, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. (2 teams, 2.5 hours each)
Aim: Analysing and solving specific business problems in interaction with a moderator
Lecturer: Goran Pavlov

The second round of applications under the Public Calls for the lease of office space at Split Technology Park opened on 12 February 2025 and will close on 28 March at 2 p.m. All interested start-up entrepreneurs up to 5 years old, as well as micro, small and medium-sized enterprises operating in the high-tech sector, may apply in the second round.

The “Become a Tenant” section of the Split Technology Park website contains documentation explaining the conditions under which entrepreneurs may apply to use TPS services. Any questions from interested entrepreneurs regarding the public calls can be sent to tps@agencija-rast.hr; they will be addressed regularly and the answers published on the TPS website.

The Technology Park offers ideal conditions for startups and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises from Split and the surrounding area. Start-up entrepreneurs up to 5 years old can choose from the remaining 7 furnished incubation offices with an average size of 45 m2, as well as a shared kitchen and meeting room. Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises have at their disposal the remaining 14 unfurnished office units of various sizes, from 50 m2 to 216 m2, fitted out to full functionality without furniture or equipment, as well as shared spaces such as kitchens and meeting rooms. The office space for SMEs will be ready for future tenants to move in during the third quarter of this year.

All Split Technology Park facilities:

• office space for startups and SMEs
• a 390 m2 coworking zone with 52 workstations
• a conference centre with 4 multimedia halls
• meeting rooms, shared kitchens and fun zones with a terrace
• a kindergarten, restaurant/canteen, 2 cafés, a shop and a fitness centre
• a 3D laboratory, Smart City lab and data centre

On 21 March, Split Technology Park welcomed a delegation from the French Embassy, led by Ambassador Fabien Fieschi. Accompanied by the Director of Split Development Agency – RaST, Goran Batinić, the Ambassador toured Split Technology Park and learned about its activities and plans for the future.

The meeting discussed opportunities for cooperation, as well as the role of Split Technology Park in the development of innovation and the digital economy. This visit further confirms the importance of international cooperation in fostering entrepreneurship and new technologies.

On 18 and 19 March, Split Technology Park hosted a Social Innovation Sprint as part of the Capacity2Transform project. The event was organised in cooperation between Split Development Agency – RaST and IRI Centar, and brought together a team of experts led by Goran Pavlov with the aim of finding innovative solutions to the challenge: “How can public companies use technology to engage citizens and visitors in simple public services by applying a reward system?”

During the two-day workshop, the participants – experts from various sectors – went through a dynamic process, from confronting challenges and frustrations to moments of inspiration and satisfaction. The workshop enabled them to create valuable solutions for improving public services, and it concluded with a sense of achievement and motivation for the further development and implementation of the proposed ideas.

On 13 and 14 March, Split Technology Park hosted the two-day EDIH Adria Bootcamp focused on digital innovation and transformation. The event was organised jointly by Split Development Agency – RaST and EDIH Adria.

The programme aimed to support participants in developing innovations and finding the best solutions for digitalising their businesses through one-to-one work with mentors and hands-on workshops. Participants analysed their business processes, identified opportunities for digitalisation and developed concrete ideas for implementing new technologies. Registered participants included Phasor Engineering, Engasco, Black & White Solutions, Drugi otok and the public institution Local Development Agency Matica.

The programme covered two key topics: digital innovation and digital transformation. The first day was dedicated to assessing digital maturity and analysing existing business processes, while the second day focused on developing concrete solutions. With the help of experienced mentors, participants worked on developing digital transformation projects tailored to the specific needs of their companies.

Split Technology Park continues to support entrepreneurs in the digital transformation process, creating a platform for innovation and development.

Since opening in July 2024, Split Technology Park has been successfully running incubation and acceleration programmes, bringing together startups, entrepreneurs, individuals and the scientific community, and providing a platform for networking, the exchange of ideas and innovation. In addition to EU funds and the City of Split’s own revenue, the construction of the central building of Split Technology Park is also being financed through a European Investment Bank loan under the Framework Loan for Cities granted to the City of Split with the aim of improving public infrastructure.

Recognising the importance of Split Technology Park for the development of entrepreneurship and innovation in the local community, the European Investment Bank decided to highlight this very project in its campaign “Things we take for granted” as an example of good practice and impact on the local community.

On the YouTube channel you can watch a short video following the inspiring journey of young entrepreneur Ena Melvan, who shares what Split Technology Park means to her and her startup Metabelly.

Split Technology Park has become a key hub for the development of new business initiatives, giving startups such as Metabelly the opportunity to develop and grow. Besides startups, many other high-tech companies also operate at TPS, which, in addition to infrastructure support, gives them access to investment, mentors and a wider network of contacts, provides business advisory support and offers access to free workshops and training. In this way, Split Technology Park contributes to the development of innovation and the creation of new opportunities, changing the economic landscape of the Split Urban Agglomeration.  

Split Technology Park is business support infrastructure owned by the City of Split, established to support the development of entrepreneurship, with a particular focus on high-tech activities.

Split Technology Park is managed by Split Development Agency – RaST, which provides services aimed at supporting the launch and growth of innovative entrepreneurship through incubation and acceleration programmes. Activities within the park create the preconditions for innovative and competitive micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, thereby contributing to the development of a diversified, resilient and sustainable economy.