On Thursday, 4 September 2025, the first Innovate Split conference was held, organised by the City of Split’s Technology Park in cooperation with the University of Split and HAMAG-BICRO – a one-day event that brought together innovators, developers, designers, investors and all those involved in shaping the future of technology and the startup scene.
During the day, panels were held on topics that attracted great attention – from the startup journey “from pitch to investment”, through the digital transformation of services and IoT innovation in sustainability, all the way to the European startup scene and technology transfer opportunities. Particular value was added by the panellists who shared their experiences – local startups and entrepreneurs Metabelly, SPLX, dReader, Reeinvent, Workspace, Apex Academy, MARTECHiNG, Engasco and others, as well as international guests from VC funds, research institutes and startup hubs across Europe and Asia.
Alongside the top-quality panels, particular emphasis was placed on networking, where participants exchanged ideas, connected and laid the foundations for future collaborations and projects.
The first Innovate Split conference showed that Split has a strong and ambitious community that wants to, and can, build an innovation ecosystem. The conference sent a clear message – Split is a place where innovation and startup culture have the space, support and potential for further growth.
