ICENT’s Nuqleus program, operating within the DIGIT Project, has been recognized as one of Europe’s leading startup hubs according to a study by the renowned British financial journal Financial Times. Competing against more than 3,000 startup hubs from 28 countries, Nuqleus secured the 60th position, while ranking an impressive 12th place in the mentorship category.

Over the past three years, ICENT’s Nuqleus program has supported 23 startups, with 16 spin-off companies collectively securing approximately 2 million euros in investments. This international recognition highlights ICENT’s vital role in developing academic entrepreneurship and strengthening the innovation ecosystem in Croatia and Europe.

You can find additional information about the DIGIT program Building a Start-up Ecosystem here.