As part of the continuous improvement of safety protocols and emergency preparedness, a theoretical lecture on evacuation and rescue drills was held last week for representatives of Split Technology Park tenants, in cooperation with the company Alfa atest d.o.o.

During the lecture, procedures and protocols for crisis situations were explained to participants in further detail, with the aim of ensuring a timely and organised response in the event of an emergency.

To ensure a better understanding of the theoretical part, a practical evacuation and rescue drill was held at Split Technology Park yesterday, involving TPS tenants, i.e. the employees of all companies operating at Split Technology Park.

Members of the fire brigade also took part in the fire drill with two fire engines, carrying out a simulated rescue of people trapped on the roof of the building.

The drill was completed successfully, and we thank all tenants and participants for their cooperation and active involvement. Activities like this are key to ensuring a safe working environment for all users of Split Technology Park.

Split Technology Park hosted the workshop “SEO and Social Media for Digital Growth”, aimed at startups and entrepreneurs who want to improve their online visibility and achieve better business results through digital channels.

Through practical examples, participants learned how digital presence is built today, in an environment where users access information through a variety of platforms – from Google search and websites to social networks such as TikTok, LinkedIn and YouTube.

The workshop was led by Barbara Slade Jagodić, an SEO consultant with more than 25 years of experience in digital media and marketing. Using concrete examples from the practice of Split Technology Park tenants, she showed participants how to optimise content for different digital channels and adapt their communication to international markets and contemporary “search everywhere” approaches.

The workshop is part of the ongoing educational activities carried out by Split Technology Park and the City of Split with the aim of strengthening the digital skills and competitiveness of startups and entrepreneurs in Split.

On 24 February, Split Technology Park hosted a speed date mentoring session for startups taking part in the Split Technology Park INVENTO accelerator. The speed date mentoring format allowed startups to receive valuable advice from experienced mentors from a range of industries in short one-to-one sessions.

A total of five mentors took part: Ante Dagelić (Travelier), Nebojša Veron (Dobar tek), Krešimir Čondić (CodeMage), Ina Despotović (HAMAG-BICRO) and Tomislav Zorić (Klikeri).

The entrepreneurs had the opportunity to ask questions and receive concrete guidance for developing their ideas. The fast-paced, dynamic format enabled participants to gain useful insights and new business contacts, and this style of mentoring has proven to be an effective tool for improving startups’ strategies and business models.

Organised by the City of Split and Split Development Agency – RaST, a three-day Innovation Sprint was held at Split Technology Park from 19 to 21 February 2026 as part of the RaST+ Entrepreneurship Centre, aimed at early-stage entrepreneurs, young people, people in career transition and anyone wishing to take their first steps in developing their own business idea.

Through an intensive, practice-oriented programme, participants went through the key stages of developing an innovative solution – from identifying a problem and understanding user needs to ideation, prototyping and validation. The workshop focused on developing concrete, applicable solutions and testing ideas through real user feedback, giving participants a solid foundation for the further development of their projects.

The programme was led by Vedran Đidara, a PMP-certified expert in project management and intellectual property, and Goran Pavlov, a business consultant with a technical background and experience in research and development, digital transformation and EU funding. Through mentoring support and structured work, they provided participants with concrete tools and guidance for further developing their entrepreneurial initiatives, with the aim of strengthening entrepreneurial competences and fostering the innovation ecosystem in Split.

As part of the Digital Literacy Academy, Split Technology Park, in cooperation with the City of Split, has continued to deliver workshops dedicated to using the e-Citizens system. Across four different groups, with a total of more than 60 participants in two sessions, participants had the opportunity to learn the basics of using the system and its key features.

The workshops focused on hands-on work, and through concrete examples participants took their first steps in using e-Citizens and gained knowledge they can apply in handling everyday administrative tasks through digital public services.

We thank all participants for their participation and interest, and we are continuing to deliver training as part of the Digital Literacy Academy.

At a webinar organised by the Association of Croatian American Professionals (ACAP), Goran Batinić, Director of Split Development Agency – RaST and Split Technology Park, took part as a guest speaker on the topic Startup Culture, Innovation, and Smart City Development in Croatia.

The discussion presented the development of Split Technology Park – from a former brownfield military site to a modern innovation centre that today brings together around 70 small and medium-sized enterprises from various high-tech sectors. Particular emphasis was placed on the importance of such development models for the future of the Croatian economy, with the aim of diversifying the economy and strengthening knowledge- and innovation-based sectors.

Webinar participants had the opportunity to learn more about Split Technology Park’s cooperation with the academic community and research institutions, as well as about support programmes for early-stage startups and entrepreneurs. Smart city projects being implemented in Split were also presented, along with an overview of plans for the further expansion of Split Technology Park and activities aimed at attracting international investment.

Concrete examples from practice illustrated the activities already under way at Split Technology Park, as well as its role in fostering the innovation ecosystem and creating a supportive environment for the development of technology companies.

Participation in international events of this kind further confirms Split Technology Park’s profile as a relevant player in the development of startup culture and smart cities, and opens the door to new partnerships and opportunities for cooperation at a global level.

Split Technology Park is a proud partner of Money Motion, one of the most important fintech conferences in the region, which will take place at the Zagreb Fair on 11–12 March 2026.

Money Motion brings together leading experts in financial technology, digital banking, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, payments, regulation and the startup ecosystem. The conference is aimed at entrepreneurs, startups, investors, developers, financial institutions and anyone actively following the development of modern financial solutions.

Why take part?

By attending the Money Motion conference, you will have the opportunity to:

• follow current trends in the fintech industry at European and global level
• attend talks and panels by leading Croatian and international experts
• connect with investors, startups and technology leaders
• gain new knowledge and contacts that can accelerate the development of your projects and business

How to get a discount?

Members of the Split Technology Park community are entitled to a 30% discount on regular and last-minute tickets using a special promo code. To claim the discount, contact tps@agencija-rast.hr and you will receive the promo code. The number of tickets is limited.

More information about the programme, speakers and tickets is available on the conference’s official website.

Split Technology Park is announcing the third round of the Public Tender for the long-term lease of commercial premises for other amenities within the business support infrastructure of Split Technology Park. The Public Tender is conducted by Razvojna agencija Split – RaST d.o.o. (Split Development Agency – RaST) in accordance with the applicable rulebooks and decisions of the City of Split.

Applications will be accepted from 8:00 on 4 February 2026 until 16:00 on 4 March 2026.

In the third round of the tender, three commercial premises are available within the Split Technology Park building:
–Shop (76 m²) – level 0, next to the main entrance
–Restaurant with kitchen (1,302 m²) – level 0, next to the entrance atrium
–Kids Corner (411 m²) – level -1, with an associated outdoor play area

To make it easier to find your way around and get a sense of the spatial layout, an interactive web map of the building showing the floor plans of each level is available to prospective tenants.

Applications must be submitted exclusively in writing, in a sealed envelope, in person or by registered mail, in accordance with the conditions set out in the Public Tender. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered. The full tender documentation, including forms and detailed conditions, is available on the official Split Technology Park website. While the tender is open, enquiries may be sent by e-mail, and guided tours of the premises can be arranged by prior appointment.

All interested parties are invited to apply and take the opportunity to do business long term in the modern business environment of Split Technology Park.

All office space intended for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises at Split Technology Park is currently occupied, confirming the strong interest of the business community in working and growing within the modern business support infrastructure of the City of Split and the Split Urban Agglomeration.

Split Technology Park currently has a total of 55 users, including 14 startups, 37 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and 4 institutions of special interest, among them HAMAG-BICRO and HBOR. The Croatian Employers’ Association (HUP) and the Marko Marulić City Library are expected to move in during the coming period, further establishing Split Technology Park as one of the key centres of entrepreneurship, innovation and cooperation in the region.

Due to continued interest from entrepreneurs, an expression of interest form is available for the future use of office space for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises at Split Technology Park. By completing the form, entrepreneurs will be notified by e-mail when office space becomes available and of the date on which the Call reopens. Expressions of interest are recorded in Split Technology Park’s official register and do not constitute a formal application, nor do they give priority in the space allocation procedure. The formal application and evaluation procedure is carried out exclusively after the Call reopens, in accordance with the applicable Rulebook on the criteria and procedures for leasing and using the business support infrastructure of Split Technology Park.

Split Technology Park continues to develop as a meeting place for entrepreneurs, knowledge and institutions, with the clear goal of strengthening the local economy and creating a supportive environment for the growth and development of business ideas.

The City of Split and Split Development Agency – RaST are organising an Innovation Sprint, a programme for early-stage entrepreneurs, young people, people in career transition and anyone who wants to take a structured step into entrepreneurship but does not know where to start.
The programme is designed to develop key entrepreneurial competences and is open to anyone with an innovative idea – regardless of prior knowledge and experience. Through hands-on work, participants learn how to clearly define a problem, develop and compare possible solutions, build an initial prototype and test the idea through user feedback.

The workshop is led by Goran Pavlov, a business consultant with a technical background and more than 10 years of experience in R&D and EU funding, and Vedran Đidara, a certified PMP (Project Management Professional) and intellectual property expert.

The programme lasts three days, and on completion participants are provided with advisory support and follow-up of their results. The focus is on developing high-quality, innovative projects and strengthening their entrepreneurial potential. If you have an idea but are not sure how to turn it into a sustainable business venture – this is your chance to test, develop and validate it with expert support.

Teams of at least two people may apply. The number of participants is limited, and applications are open until 8 February via this LINK.

The programme takes place at Split Technology Park.

Agenda
19 February 2026 (Thursday), 16:00–19:00
Focus: Problem definition
16:00 – 16:30
-introduction to the workshop and the Design Sprint process
-objectives, ground rules, expected outcome
16:30 – 18:00
-problem mapping
-identifying key user challenges
18:00 – 19:00
-problem prioritisation
-problem definition

20 February 2026 (Friday), 09:00–16:00
Focus: Ideal customer, ideation and prototyping
09:00 – 09:30
-brief recap and warm-up
09:30 – 11:00
-defining the ideal customer
-customer journey & pain points
11:00 – 12:30
-solution ideation
-brainstorming and idea selection
12:30 – 13:30
-lunch break
13:30 – 16:00
-rapid prototyping (low-fidelity)
-preparation for testing
-flexible coffee breaks within the session

21 February 2026 (Saturday), 10:00–16:00
Focus: Prototype completion and validation
10:00 – 12:30
-prototype refinement
-defining key assumptions and questions for customers
-flexible coffee breaks within the session
12:30 – 13:30
-lunch break
13:30 – 15:30
-prototype validation (testing with opposing teams), independent customer testing
-customer interviews
-testing recap
15:30 – 16:00
-conclusions and exchange of experiences
-next steps

The programme is led by Vedran Đidara and Goran Pavlov.

Vedran Đidara has more than 17 years of experience working with entrepreneurs on the development of innovative products and services. He is a certified project management professional under the Project Management Institute methodology and holds the PMP certification. He specialises in intellectual property, brand development and market segmentation, and as an EU IPR Helpdesk ambassador he has supported more than 100 entrepreneurs in resolving intellectual property challenges.

Goran Pavlov is a business consultant with a technical background and more than 10 years of experience in research and development (R&D). He specialises in ICT, business innovation, digital transformation, R&D project management and EU funding. He has helped secure support for more than 15 startups and EU investments worth over EUR 10 million in research and development projects.

The programme is implemented as part of the RaST+ Entrepreneurship Centre. It is funded through the City of Split Entrepreneurship Development Programme for the period 2024–2030.