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Pitching in the BIOS

The BIOS Business Incubator, established by the City of Osijek with the goal of strengthening the entrepreneurial climate and developing the local economy, has been providing strong support to startups and small businesses in their early stages for nearly three decades. Over the years, BIOS has become a place where ideas are transformed into concrete projects, and initial enthusiasm grows into sustainable entrepreneurial ventures. After showcasing former tenants who have built respectable careers and brands, it is now time to shine the spotlight on those who are currently part of the BIOS community. These entrepreneurs are not only shaping the future through innovative projects, but also actively contributing to the local economy, developing niche products and technologies, participating in European markets, and often pushing the boundaries of what is considered possible in Osijek. This article focuses on ten companies that are currently active tenants of BIOS – from gaming studios, AI solutions, and interior design to sustainable technologies and IT systems.

The City of Osijek founded the BIOS Business Incubator with the goal of encouraging entrepreneurship and providing support to startups and small businesses. As part of that mission, 156 companies have gone through the incubation process so far, further strengthening the region’s capacity and innovation. In entrepreneurship, there is no greater recognition than seeing an idea — with the right support and enough perseverance — grow into a successful and recognizable product. The BIOS Business Incubator believes that beginnings mean everything, but they believe in what comes next even more. That’s why they follow the business journeys of former residents with great pride and enthusiasm — companies that have moved on from BIOS, but never out of BIOS’s focus. This article focuses on ten companies that, after completing their incubation, have built products that are changing markets, winning awards, creating jobs, and spreading a positive image of local entrepreneurship — not only in the region but across the globe — from Osijek to Oslo, from health to technology.

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