Liftoff 2026 Brought Together Europe’s Key Financial Institutions, Leading Startup Accelerators, and More Than 450 Participants

Last week, Zagreb became the meeting point of Europe’s deep tech ecosystem. More than 450 scientists, startup founders, investors, policymakers, industry leaders, and public sector representatives gathered at the Liftoff conference, held on 30 June and 1 July at Mozaik Event Center, to discuss the future of European innovation, technological sovereignty, and the development of…

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StomaFood – innovative nutritional solutions for patients after oral procedures

FoodTech MedTech Generation: 2026.  Founders: Zvonimir Savić, Danijela Bursać Kovačević, Marko Savić, Domagoj Maričić  Business model: B2B StomaFood is developing innovative, nutritionally optimized, and personalized food for patients recovering after dental, maxillofacial, and oncological procedures in the oral cavity. Using advanced functional food formulations with appropriate textural properties, we create meals adapted to the texture,…

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VaMa – developing a modular implant for eye surgery

MedTech Generation: 2026.  Founders: Zoran Vatavuk, Goran Marić Business model: B2B2C VaMa is developing a modular implant for eye surgery consisting of an artificial capsule that serves as a platform for receiving an artificial eye lens, a stent for controlled reduction of intraocular pressure, and an artificial iris. Using a well-known implantable material (polydimethylsiloxane) for…

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Romb Technologies – Software for smart forklifts

Logistics Manufacturing Generation: 2026.  Founders: Damjan Miklić, Mirko Kokot, Krešimir Turković, Tibor Bataljak Savić, Goran Vasiljević, Juraj Oršulić, Zdenko Kovačić, Stjepan Bogdan, Ivica Draganjac Business model: B2B We are developing software solutions that enable forklifts to autonomously transport cargo in warehouses and production facilities. Problem Logistics and manufacturing are facing a chronic shortage of skilled labor.…

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KROY – Garment Sizing Made Easy

Fashion industry Generation: 2026.  Founders: Kristijan Bartol, David Bojanić Business model: B2B KROY helps fashion brands understand how the clothing they produce will fit their target customers. Unlike existing tools and technology that enable fit analysis on individual bodies, our unique technology enables fit analysis across an entire representative population of bodies, e.g. 10, 100, or…

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Lyzor Tx – AI platform for the faster selection of bacteriophages against resistant bacterial infections

Biotech Healthtech AI in healthcare Generation: 2026.  Founders: Lorena Derežanin, Zvonimir-Zoltan Marić, Sandra Kolundžija, Mateja Sigur Business model: B2B, B2B2C, SaaS/PaaS Lyzor Therapeutics is developing an AI platform for predicting interactions between bacteriophages and bacteria. The goal is to accelerate and reduce the scope of laboratory testing of bacteriophages needed to identify therapeutic candidates for…

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Metastruct – a platform that develops a new generation of construction systems through parametric design, advanced materials, and 3D printing

Construction technology 3D print Advanced materials Generation: 2026.  Founders: Lucija Stepinac, Dijana Malek, Mislav Stepinac Business model: B2B, B2G METASTRUCT is developing a deep-tech platform that combines parametric design, advanced materials, AI optimization, and additive manufacturing to create a new generation of construction systems. Our technology enables topologically optimized structures that use less material while maintaining or…

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Introducing: LATOM – Developing sustainable solutions in the construction industry based on advanced testing methods and objective assessment of the entire life cycle of construction products 

Nowadays, construction companies are forced to significantly reduce their environmental impact while also ensuring their financial sustainability. Since construction companies typically lack the capacity for innovation, they must rely on external research and development. LATOM analyzes the entire process of building-material production, uses life cycle assessment to identify potential environmental savings, and applies advanced techniques…

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Introducing: Crobotic Solutions – Intuitive interfaces for interacting with robots that facilitate development of your business by introducing robotics 

With customized technological solutions based on robotics and artificial intelligence, Crobotic Solutions aims to significantly accelerate the adaptation and implementation of robotics into the existing business processes of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Crobotic Solutions develops intuitive multimodal interfaces that enable seamless human-robot collaboration, making it fast and simple, and designed for companies looking to…

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Introducing: Synergotron – OmniCare device for health support and treatment based on an innovative hybrid cold plasma system

We apply well-known scientific concepts in a new way with the goal of positively influencing the overall condition (well-being) of individuals. Our devices enable treatments at home and help reduce pain, accelerate recovery and improve health. Applications are possible in various fields of medicine: wound healing and disinfection (wounds resulting from diabetes), reduction of inflammatory…

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