Science & Technology Project

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The Science and Technology Project for Croatia aims to (a) strengthen and restructure selected research & development institutions to promote applied research, while maintaining their scientific excellence; and (b)to increase the ability of enterprises to develop, use, adapt and commercialize technology. The Project consists of three main components: (1) Research and Development Institutions component for Restructuring of Research & Development institutions (RDIs) to increase focus on applied research and at the same time, to maintain scientific excellence; (2) Business Innovation Center o f Croatia Component for upgrading technological capabilities of enterprises by providing financing support for technology startups, technology-based companies, and Research & Development centers; and (3) Unity Through Knowledge Fund (UKF) to engage Croatian scientific Diaspora in joint projects and other initiatives, to transfer their knowledge and skills for the benefit of Croatian society, as well as to motivate scientists to return to Croatia.