On 29 July 2025, Split Technology Park hosted a lecture by the Mayor of the South Korean city of Sejong, Mr Mingho Choi. In front of a large audience, Mayor Choi shared experiences from the development of one of the most advanced smart cities in the world – Sejong, which was purpose-built in 2012 in response to overcrowding in the capital, Seoul. Today, Sejong is a global example of how smart solutions can be used to improve people’s quality of life.

In his presentation, Mayor Choi outlined the development of Sejong – from the idea of an administrative capital to its present-day role as the centre of national government and one of the most advanced smart cities. He particularly highlighted projects based on artificial intelligence, UAM technology, cybersecurity and quantum technologies, as well as initiatives such as HackTheon Sejong and the “Sejong Triangle” concept, which links industry, innovation and urban development. An equally important part of the lecture focused on Sejong as a sustainable, green city with more than 220 parks, 200 kilometres of walking paths, the world’s longest green roof, a national arboretum and a central lake park. The city has been shaped according to the principle of “A garden in the city – a city in the garden”, in which nature, technology and quality of life work in harmony.

We are especially pleased that in April this year a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Sejong Technopark and Split Development Agency – RaST. The aim of this cooperation is to exchange knowledge and develop new Split Technology Park programmes, with an emphasis on strengthening support for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises.

On 4 September 2025, Split Technology Park, in cooperation with the University of Split and the Croatian Agency for SMEs, Innovations and Investments (HAMAG-BICRO), is organising the first Innovate Split conference. It is intended for entrepreneurs, innovators, developers, designers, investors and everyone who wants to take part in shaping the future of the tech and startup scene in the region. The conference brings top-quality panels, inspiring speakers and plenty of networking opportunities.

Innovate Split conference programme
The conference starts at 9:00, and participants can look forward to four themed startup panels featuring entrepreneurs from Split Technology Park and startups from our incubator and the INVENTO accelerator programme:
-From Pitch to Investment: Irena Šoljić (Meta Belly), Ante Gojsalić (SplxAI), Josip Volarević (dReader), Miljenko Baković (Reeinvent) and moderator Luka Sučić (Meta Change Capital)
–Digital Transformation of Service Industries: Ivan Lovrić (WORKSPACE), Neno Dodig (Apex Academy), Marin Miletić (Black&White Solutions), Darko Majić (Marteching Solutions) and moderator Mateo Perak (Profico)
–Sustainable Innovation – IoT Solutions: Marsel Čuljak (ENGASCO), Hrvoje Mihovilović (ELNAV.AI), Vedran Sabljić (NIKA Digitalna rješenja) and moderator Dario Boras (Parklio)
–Platform Ecosystems: From Users to Strategic Partners: Dujo Perdić (Linguapop), Vanja Perić (AymoLive), Zvonimir Relja (FIRA Solutions), Alen Pecirep (Verus Consilium) and moderator Ivan Aras (Aras Digital Products)

The afternoon will feature panels on investing in the CEE region, developing local startup ecosystems, and technology transfer and the commercialisation of research, with participants from GapMinder (Romania), Vesna Deep Tech Venture Fund (Croatia), Hivos Investments (Netherlands), iScale Hub (UK), RISE, ITRI (Taiwan) and Demola Global (Finland). The programme concludes with a round table with visiting technology parks.

Particular emphasis is placed on networking – participants will have the opportunity to talk to entrepreneurs, startups, investors and representatives of entrepreneurship support institutions.

Limited number of tickets
A limited number of tickets is available for this unique conference so that every participant has room for networking, knowledge exchange and new ideas that can grow into concrete collaborations.
Tickets are available at Entrio.hr.

In cooperation with the Children’s Excellence Incubator (Inkubator dječje izvrsnosti), the second week of the STEAM summer children’s camp has been successfully completed at Split Technology Park. This week, too, the children explored the world of science and technology through play and creative workshops.

The children tried their hand at working with 3D pens, built knights’ and Alka tournament tracks, mastered origami techniques and learned the basics of robotics and 3D modelling. The week concluded with a knowledge quiz and prize-giving, and all the children received certificates confirming their participation in the camp.

We are launching a new STEAM programme for children in the autumn, so follow our website for more information!

On 29 July 2025, starting at 12:50, Split Technology Park will host a lecture by the Mayor of the South Korean city of Sejong, Mr Mingho Choi.

Mr Choi will share experiences from the development of one of the most advanced smart cities in the world – Sejong, which was purpose-built in 2012 to relieve pressure on the capital, Seoul, but quickly became a model for what we call a Smart City – a city that uses technology to improve its citizens’ quality of life. Smart City solutions have been applied in the fields of digital infrastructure, transport, environmental protection, public administration and healthcare.

The lecture is intended for everyone interested in urban development, innovation and the application of smart technologies. It offers an opportunity to learn about concrete practices and to gain inspiration for local projects and initiatives.

In April this year, representatives of Split Development Agency – RaST and the City of Split visited Sejong, and on that occasion a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between Sejong Technopark and RaST. The aim of the cooperation is to exchange knowledge and develop new Split Technology Park programmes, with an emphasis on strengthening support for startups and SMEs.

Attendance at the lecture is free of charge, and registration via this link is mandatory.

In cooperation with the Children’s Excellence Incubator (Inkubator dječje izvrsnosti), the first week of the STEAM summer children’s camp has been completed at Split Technology Park. The week was filled with a wide variety of activities – from using 3D pens, building knights’ and Alka tournament tracks and origami workshops to an introduction to robotics and modelling objects that were later printed in the Technology Park’s 3D laboratory.

A special moment was the visit of the Alka knights (alkari) from Sinj, who introduced the children to the tradition of knightly games. The end of the STEAM camp was marked by a knowledge quiz and prize-giving, and all the children received certificates confirming their participation in the camp.

Due to high demand, an additional session of the STEAM summer camp has been opened, to be held from 21 to 25 July 2025 at Split Technology Park – and all places have already been filled.

We are launching a new STEAM programme for children in the autumn, so follow our website for more information!

Split Technology Park, in cooperation with the Children’s Excellence Incubator (Inkubator dječje izvrsnosti), is organising an additional session of the STEAM summer camp for children at Split Technology Park. Due to high demand, in addition to the previously announced STEAM summer camp session from 14 to 18 July, an additional session from 21 to 25 July 2025 has been opened.

The STEAM camp is intended for children aged 7 to 10, including the youngest ones who will be starting the first grade of primary school in the autumn. The children will have the opportunity to learn in a fun way – through play, exploration and creative workshops. The aim is to spark their curiosity, teamwork and joy of learning.

Registrations are made via the e-mail address djecja.izvrsnost@gmail.com. When registering, please state the child’s first and last name and year of birth, as well as the parent’s contact details (e-mail and mobile phone number).

We are launching a new STEAM programme for children in the autumn, so follow our website for more details.

Split Development Agency – RaST and Projekt jednako razvoj are organising a free webinar to be held on Thursday, 10 July 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00. The webinar is intended for entrepreneurs, research organisations, and tenants and partners of Split Technology Park.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn in detail about two current calls:
-IRI S3, which concerns increasing the development of new products and services resulting from research and development activities
-KZI, which concerns collaborative scientific research (PKK 2021–2027)

Participants will be given an explanation of the eligibility conditions, eligible activities and the key elements to pay attention to when preparing project proposals. In addition, there will be a presentation of how PJR can provide expert support in the application for and implementation of projects. Alongside these two calls, the organisers will also present other EU funding highlights that may be relevant to entrepreneurs and researchers.

The number of places is limited, so registration via this link is required. Once you have completed the registration, you will receive the link to join by e-mail, no later than Tuesday, 9 July 2025.

On 2 July 2025, Split Development Agency – RaST, as the manager of Split Technology Park and the RaST+ Entrepreneurship Centre, signed a Cooperation Agreement with Split Tech City aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship in Split. The Agreement formalises a cooperation that has been ongoing for years and is focused on strengthening the local innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The signing of this Agreement further consolidates a shared goal – creating a supportive environment for the development of startups, encouraging innovation and expanding opportunities for entrepreneurship. The cooperation focuses on building a more connected community geared towards technological development and retaining local talent.

With this Agreement, RaST and Split Tech City continue their cooperation aimed at fostering innovation- and technology-based entrepreneurship. By working together, they aim to create opportunities for the growth of startups and scale-ups and to strengthen their presence on the local and international markets. Particular emphasis is placed on building an open community in which tech professionals and entrepreneurs can connect, share knowledge and collaborate.

This Agreement represents another step towards the systematic development of Split as a recognised hub for development and innovation.

Yesterday, Split Technology Park hosted the meetup “Additive Technologies and 3D Printing in Practice”. The meetup brought together professionals, entrepreneurs, innovators and everyone interested in the application of additive technologies and 3D printing across various industries.

Ivana Željković and Ratko Mimica presented the use of the Faro Freestyle 2 device for outdoor 3D scanning through a concrete practical example, and participants had the opportunity to connect with industry colleagues and exchange experiences on modern technologies in 3D printing and object digitisation.

We look forward to future meetings and new opportunities to learn about this interesting and fast-growing topic!

Split Technology Park tenant Inovatio Proficit d.o.o., better known as Profico, has won two Golden Balance Sheet awards: for the most successful company in Croatia in 2024 according to credit rating, and for the most successful company in the IT sector. This prestigious recognition is awarded at national level by the Financial Agency (FINA), in competition with almost 170,000 registered companies, of which 4,707 met the strict nomination criteria.

The awards are granted according to an overall ranking based on 11 financial indicators in 5 categories: profitability, liquidity, indebtedness, activity and cost-efficiency. The overall winner, the best of the best across all sectors, has the highest credit rating according to FINA’s methodology, which is aligned with the Basel III guidelines and the IFRS 9 accounting standard.

This success confirms that globally competitive and innovative technology companies are being developed in Split, and we support their growth through numerous Split Technology Park activities and programmes. Congratulations to Profico on this outstanding achievement – we are proud that it is part of our community!