FAZOS University and SMRT.BIO have officially signed a strategic partnership agreement to launch a virtual incubator for Eastern Croatia and the wider Central European region.This partnership represents a significant milestone for both organizations, which are jointly committed to strengthening entrepreneurship, innovation, and regional economic development.

The virtual incubator offers students, researchers, and aspiring entrepreneurs direct access to SMRT.BIO’s advanced digital platform, enabling them to develop business ideas, test their feasibility, and create fundraising-ready business models. FAZOS University integrates the incubator into its academic and innovation ecosystem, providing structured support, mentorship, and a pathway to transform ideas into viable businesses.

This agreement positions FAZOS as a leading regional hub for digital innovation. For SMRT.BIO, FAZOS will become a benchmark in Central Europe within its expanding global North-South Alliance, connecting Croatia to the dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystems of the Netherlands, South Africa, India, and beyond.

This collaboration aims to launch hundreds of new businesses, strengthen local SMEs, and create jobs in Slavonia and surrounding regions. By combining FAZOS's academic expertise with SMRT.BIO's AI-powered ecosystem technology, this initiative will accelerate economic transformation and foster the emergence of a new generation of innovators in Croatia and Central Europe.