Startup BBQ: The Ultimate Gathering of Croatia’s Startup Community

April brings longer days, more sunshine, the scent of freshly cut grass, and—most importantly—the smell of BBQ! And if there’s one thing the startup community knows, great deals are made over great food. That’s why BIRD Incubator (Solvership), Bornfight and Nuqleus are coming together to host Startup BBQ, the first-ever informal meetup for Croatia’s growing startup ecosystem.

Until now, we’ve mostly met at panels, conference rooms, and networking events. Now it’s time to gather on our ground—no suits, no PowerPoint slides—just authentic connections, real conversations, and amazing BBQ!

Startup BBQ will take place on April 12th in Fabrika Backyard (Ulica Franje Petračića 4). This event is all about networking in a relaxed atmosphere, with a focus on building connections, exchanging ideas and experiences, creating new opportunities, and strengthening the community.

Agenda

11:00 – 11:30 – Gathering at Fabrika Backyard

11:30 – 12:10 – Panel: Behind the Scenes: The Movers and Shakers of Croatia’s Startup Ecosystem

- Luka Glavaš, co-founder at Flaster
- Ante Bilić, associate at SQ Capital
- Matija Srbić, coordinator at deep-tech venture builder Nuqleus
- Vid Zavalić, project manager at BIRD Incubator
- Ivor Bihar, COO at Bornfight & Determ
- Moderator: Bernard Ivezić, co-founder and CEO at Unicorn Underground (^UU), president at HISPACE

12:10 – 12:30 – Fireside Chat: The Art of Screwing Up (and Surviving)

- Marijan Bračić, cofounder at Legit Software
- Moderator: Ivan Brezak Brkan, director of developer content at Infobip

12:30 – onwards – Networking with top-notch BBQ, great company, engaging conversations, and of course, a DJ spinning feel-good vibes

Who’s Invited?

If you’re part of the startup ecosystem, this event is for you! Whether you’re a startup founder, VC investor, tech company, incubator, accelerator, entrepreneur, scientist, startup mentor, or simply a fan of the vibrant innovation scene – come join us.

And did we mention the best thing? The event is fully free! However, spots are limited, so register now to secure your place. Within 48 hours, you’ll receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to get your ticket.

See you on April 12th at Fabrika Backyard! 🔥