Growth
Want to accelerate your startup’s development?
Apply for ZICER Growth 2026!
The best startups will win financial support from a fund worth EUR 300,000. All startups entering the program can receive an initial grant of EUR 5,000 at the start of the program.
Startups aged 1 to 3 years developing high-tech solutions are eligible to apply.
Who can apply?
Startup
11th Cycle of the ZICER Accelerator
Spring 2026
They will participate in thematic bootcamps featuring workshops, lectures, and networking events.
At Demo Day, held as part of the Zagreb Connect startup conference, they will pitch to a jury and the audience.
Right at the start of the program, all participating startups are eligible to receive initial funding of EUR 5,000.
At the end of the program, the top startups will win financial support from a fund worth EUR 300,000. Additionally, a EUR 10,000 prize will be awarded at Zagreb Connect for the best pitch.
What can startups expect?
By the end of the program, they will have a polished pitch, a completed pitch deck, a developed business plan, and an upgraded prototype/MVP. They will also receive mentoring and PR support.
What do we expect from startups?
Active participation in the program, setting and achieving key milestones, and an ambitious mindset.
