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Proof of Concept (Dokazivanje inovativnog koncepta) (PoC9 — First PK.1.1.17)

Supports early-stage Croatian technology ideas with concept validation for commercialization and market readiness.

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The Proof of Concept Programme sits under HAMAG-BICRO and, in the 2026 cycle, under the Ministry of Science, Education and Youth's NPOO funding stream. It is built for the earliest pre-commercial stage of innovation, where the task is to prove a technical and commercial concept at TRL 3 to 4 before full industrial R&D becomes realistic.

The 2026 call, PoC9 under code PK.1.1.17, opened on 2026-05-…

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AIBiotechHardwareAdvanced MaterialsMedtech
Grants under Proof of Concept (Dokazivanje inovativnog koncepta) (PoC9 — First PK.1.1.17)

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Proof of Concept (Dokazivanje inovativnog koncepta) (PoC9 — First PK.1.1.17)
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Funds concept-stage Croatian innovations by supporting technical validation, protection work, and proof activities before scale-up.

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Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: hamagbicro.hr