Global
Does your startup have traction and you are looking to expand into a new international market?
By participating in the ZICER Global program, you will accelerate your startup’s global expansion. You will develop a comprehensive growth and international sales strategy, and take concrete steps to break into your new target market.
The best startups will win financial support from a total fund worth
300,000 EUR
Who can apply?
Software or B2B SaaS startups
under 5 years old, and
hardware startups
under 7 years old
at least 2 employees who will participate in the program
market/export potential and a defined target market
investment readiness and a proven track record of market success
What can startups expect?
By the end of the program, you will have a refined sales pitch, a complete sales deck, a targeted international market entry plan, and completed meetings with potential business partners and investors in at least one global market. Throughout the program, you will work with mentors who will accelerate your startup’s growth and expansion into new territories. Startups can receive up to a maximum of EUR 50,000 in financial support, and every startup accepted into the program is eligible for an initial EUR 5,000 grant. Additionally, you will pitch at Zagreb Connect in November, where the best pitch will win EUR 10,000.
What do we expect from startups?
Proactive participation in the program, setting and achieving key milestones, and an ambitious mindset.
We expect significant strides in expanding into a new foreign market and in negotiations with potential investors.