PROJECT BOND 3

PROJECT BOND 3

The project "Improving the quality of services of business support institutions (BSIs) with an emphasis on competences in the field of research and development, digitalization and application of green business principles, including strengthening the capacities of members of the BSI network - BOND 3" is a continuation of the project "Development of a network of business support institutions through the Croatian Agency for Small Business, Innovation and Investments (HAMAG-BICRO) - BOND 2", which was implemented by HAMAG-BICRO from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2023. The BOND 3 project is being implemented from October 15, 2024 to October 15, 2029, and the Competence Center ltd for research and development participates in it as a certified business support institution (BSI) within the BOND network.

Project objective

The objective of the BOND 3 project is to strengthen the capacity of business support institutions in the areas of research, development and innovation (RDI), digitalization and green business, with the aim of strengthening the competitiveness of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in Croatia.

The project develops and improves services for entrepreneurs, including:

• innovation and development of new products and services
• business internationalization
• business process digitalization
• technology readiness assessment (TRL)
• green and sustainable business transition.

The project also includes education and professional development of business support institutions and SMEs, international knowledge exchange (job shadowing and study trips), digitalization of the BOND network certification process and encouragement of student entrepreneurship.

Value and implementation

• Project value: EUR 6,380,000.00
• Project holder: HAMAG-BICRO
• Partner: BOND Network
• Financing: EU funds (OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME COMPETITIVENESS AND COHESION 2021-2027)

CEKOM , as an entrepreneurial support institution, organizes workshops and consultations intended for beginner entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs in the growth and development phase, and individuals planning to engage in entrepreneurship as part of the project implementation. Participation is open to all interested parties from the aforementioned target groups, and applications are submitted via the form.

More information about the project itself can be found on the HAMAG BICRO