Call for Proposal „Construction and Equipping of Research Infrastructure of the University of Zagreb Faculty of Organization and Informatics – FOI 2“
Call reference number: DIGIT.1.1.05
Funding source: DIGIT Project
Type of call: Direct Award
Publication date: 22 April, 2026, 16:00
Start date for project application submission: 22 April, 2026, 16:00
Deadline for project application submission: 15 May, 2026, 14:00
Responsible authority: Ministry of Science, Education and Youth
Subject of this call:
The investment will focus on the construction and equipping of a new research infrastructure facility of the University of Zagreb Faculty of Organization and Informatics (FOI) in Varaždin, enabling the establishing of a modern, functionally integrated, and technologically advanced research and innovation environment in the field of information sciences and digital technologies. The newly developed research infrastructure will include dedicated research laboratories, collaborative research spaces, and supporting facilities designed to strengthen analytical, digital, and experimental capacities essential for high-quality scientific and applied research.
The new research infrastructure will be designed to enhance interdisciplinary research, foster innovation, and strengthen cooperation between the academic community, public institutions, and the business sector. Through targeted investments in construction works and advanced scientific and non-scientific equipment, the project will establish the physical and technical conditions necessary for knowledge creation, experimental development, and the application of research results in areas such as information systems, data analytics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. These investments will create a supportive environment for strengthening Croatia’s research excellence, increasing participation in national and international RDI programmes, and reinforcing the role of FOI as a key research and innovation actor at the regional and national levels.
Total grant funding available: € 20,000,000.00
Maximum grant amount: € 20,000,000.00
Eligible applicant for this call: University of Zagreb Faculty of Organization and Informatics
Documentation of this call: