Last week at Nuqleus was incredibly dynamic and inspiring! We hosted Deep-Tech Talks Vol. 2, this time with a special focus on our new initiative – Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIR). This concept, part of Nuqleus’s Startup Builder, is designed for experienced professionals in sales and business development who want to apply their expertise in deep-tech startups.
The event kicked off with an exciting announcement from Nuqleus coordinator Matija Srbić – Nuqleus has been recognized as one of the leading startup hubs in Europe! According to research by the prestigious British financial magazine Financial Times, Nuqleus ranked 60th among more than 3,000 startup hubs from 28 countries, with an especially impressive 12th place in Europe for mentorship!
This recognition reinforces our commitment to providing exceptional support for startups in their early stages of development.
From Corporate Calm to Startup Storm
The first panel at the event brought together experts who started their careers in large corporations before making a bold leap into the startup world. Igor Strejček (Microblink), Božidar Pavlović (AYMO Ventures), Snježana Miliša (Merlin Hat), and Tomislav Krolo (ORQA) shared their experiences, challenges, and perspectives on the key differences between corporations and startups. The panel discussion was moderated by Nikolina Oršulić from Netokracija, and participants shared personal stories about transitioning from stable corporate positions to the dynamic startup environment.
Scientists outside the Comfort Zone
The second panel discussion focused on scientists who have ventured into entrepreneurship. Participating in the discussion were the founders of innovative deep-tech startups from Nuqleus’s Startup Builder: Davor Šakić (TINFE), Ivan Sudić (Green Energy Pal), Stjepan Dolić (Total PV), and Daniel Bara (CyberIX). They shared their visions for growth, revealed where they see their startups in five years, and explained why they are actively looking for an EIR. These startups aim to connect with experienced business professionals who can help them scale and commercialize their innovations.
The event concluded with networking, giving participants the chance to connect, exchange experiences, and explore potential collaborations. In a relaxed atmosphere, scientists, entrepreneurs, and industry experts continued the discussions from the panels, diving deeper into key topics around deep-tech startup growth.
The second Deep-Tech Talks highlighted the importance of bridging the gap between scientists and business professionals, showing how collaboration and knowledge-sharing can accelerate innovation. At Nuqleus, we remain committed to building a strong deep-tech ecosystem and supporting startups in their early stages, and we are preparing a new major project that we will share more information about soon!
