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EUREKA IIEC CROATIA 2025

20 NOVEMBER 2025 | Filipa Vukasovića 1 Street, Zagreb

The Eureka International Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition is coming back in 2025! This exciting event brings together students, innovators, researchers, and young entrepreneurs from around the world, offering them a platform to showcase creative ideas and practical solutions to real-world challenges.

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Whether you’re developing a tech prototype, working on a research idea, or just passionate about innovation, Eureka International Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition is your chance to present your work, connect with international experts, and gain valuable experience.

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Why Participate?

  • Showcase your ideas

  • Receive expert mentorship and connect with industry leaders

  • Build a startup from the ground up

  • Collaborate with visionary entrepreneurs

  • Gain visibility and potentially secure funding

  • Compete for valuable prizes that can take your business to the next level

Thematic Areas

This year, participants can submit their ideas and projects in one of the following five categories:

  • Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications

  • New Energy

  • Advanced Materials

  • Biomedical Technology

  • Agri-Tech and Food

These topics reflect key global trends and challenges, encouraging participants to develop creative solutions with real-world impact.

Event Timeline

Application Phase

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 Application Open: June 16

 Application Close: September 22

 

 

 

Preparation Phase

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 Pitch Preparation and Visa Application: October

Semi-finals: October 20

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Final Competition Day

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 Event Date: November 20

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Prizes

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First Prize | 1 position ​

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Eureka Award for Excellence in Innovation and Entrepreneurship,

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Euro €10,000

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​ ​ Second Prize | 2 positions ​

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Eureka Award for Acceleration in Innovation and Entrepreneurship,

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Euro €5,000 

 

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Third Prize | 3 positions ​

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Eureka Award for Growth in Innovation and Entrepreneurship,

 

Euro €2,500 

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All shortlists would have chance to be granted the travel of “Eureka Innovation & Entrepreneurship Mission to Croatia”.

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Working With the Best

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Highlights of last year

Acknowledgments

We extend heartfelt thanks to the esteemed guests and supporters who played a vital role in making this event a success, including:

  • Ministry of Economy, Croatia Marko Erdeljac, Head of Investment Promotion Services

  • Zagreb School of Economics and Management Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, Former President of Croatia, Special Advisor to the Dean, Independent Member of the International Olympic Committee

  • Embassy of the People's Republic of China H.E. Ambassador Qi Qianjin

  • Embassy of the People's Republic of China Du Heting, Science and Technology Counselor

  • Embassy of the People's Republic of China Xu Zhiquan, First Secretary for Education

  • Embassy of the French Republic Sylvain Géranton, Head of the Economic Department

  • Embassy of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria H.E. Ambassador Nakhla Kechacha

  • Embassy of Australia Anna Robens, Deputy Head of Mission and Consul

  • Embassy of Australia Dijana Grahovac, Consular and Public Diplomacy Officer

  • Embassy of Australia Dijana Padezanin, Political and Economic Research Officer

  • Croatian Chamber of Commerce Antun Trojnar, Vice President of the Croatian Chamber of Commerce, President of the Zagreb Chamber of Commerce

  • Zagreb School of Economics and Management Mato Njavro, Dean

  • Zagreb School of Economics and Management Đuro Njavro, President of the Board

  • Zagreb School of Economics and Management Zoran Barac, General Manager

  • Advisory Board, Zagreb School of Economics and Management Ivan Artuković, CEO of Franck

  • Advisory Board, Zagreb School of Economics and Management John Gasparac, Partner at PwC Croatia, Country Managing Partner, Regional Audit Leader

  • Advisory Board, Zagreb School of Economics and Management Marko Nožica, CEO of Aretis

  • Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computing, and Information Technology (FERIT) Tomislav Matić, Dean

  • Faculty of Textile Technology Anica Hursa Šajatović, Dean

  • Podravka Nataša Mikuš Žigman, Director of Business Sustainability and Green Transformation

  • Zagreb University of Applied Sciences Lidija Tepeš Golubić, Vice Dean

  • China-Central Europe Business Association (CSEBA) Connie Li, Asia-Pacific President

  • China-Central Europe Business Association (CSEBA) Robert Perko, Project Manager

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