FiberFusion is a startup developing next-generation biodegradable films designed for use in the food industry as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic packaging. Our innovative film is entirely made from cellulose derived from forestry and agricultural biomass residues, it is biodegradable and has a lower carbon footprint compared to the plastic films currently used for…
P3 Therapeutic (P3T) is a preclinical biotechnology company founded in 2024 in Croatia. Our goal is to improve treatment outcomes and the quality of life for patients by creating precise small-molecule drugs (SCM) aimed at resolving chronic inflammation in spondyloarthritis (SpA) and related immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMID). Biotech Generation: 2025. Founders: Miroslav Harjaček, Dario Naletilić,…
Robotics AI Logistics Generation: 2025. Founders: Antonella Barišić Kulaš, Luka Kovač, Dario Stuhne Business model: B2B At Odonata Technologies, we are transforming the way warehouse inventory is conducted by using autonomous drones and AI. Our system enables fast, safe and accurate inventory from the air, without the need for working at height, manual scanning or…
On Saturday, April 12th, the backyard of Fabrika in Zagreb turned into a buzzing hub for Croatia’s startup scene, hosting the very first Startup BBQ — a laid-back event that brought together over 200 founders, investors, entrepreneurs, scientists, mentors, accelerators, and other key players from the local tech ecosystem. The event was organized by BIRD…
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…
Nuqleus has been recognized as one of the leading startup hubs in Europe, according to research by the prestigious British financial magazine Financial Times. It ranked 60th out of 150 hubs, competing against more than 3,000 startup hubs from 28 countries. Nuqleus stood out particularly in the mentorship category, securing an impressive 12th place, highlighting…
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…
Every startup faces significant challenges, and many fail due to a lack of expertise in crucial areas such as management, sales, product development, and partnership negotiations. This is why integrating experienced professionals from various industries, who bring knowledge, strategic guidance, and valuable business connections, creates immense value and a competitive advantage for startups. In many…
Nuqleus’s Startup Builder program, designed for researchers aiming to develop their own startups, has kicked off its third generation at the Emerging Science Bootcamp held on December 9th and 10th at HUB385 in Zagreb. This year’s program brought together around 40 researchers and students from over 10 prestigious institutions, including the University of Zagreb Faculty…
Nuqleus is continuously expanding its activities to provide deep-tech startups with top-notch support on their path to success. In October, an intensive fundraising bootcamp was organized in collaboration with American experts, designed to help nine Nuqleus startup alumni improve key skills in the areas of fundraising, go-to-market strategies, marketing and sales. The bootcamp was held…
