Business Incubator BIOS Ltd.

What Business Incubator BIOS Ltd. does

Poduzetnički Inkubator BIOS d.o.o. (Business Incubator BIOS Ltd.) is a Croatian private limited company founded in 1996 in Osijek that operates a regional business incubator serving early-stage entrepreneurs, project teams, and freelancers in the Osijek-Baranja region. The organization provides subsidized office space across 45 offices (45-55 m² each) in Buildings A and B with tiered rental pricing starting at €3.00/m²/month, plus a 150 m² coworking floor, an 80-seat conference hall (€27/hour), meeting rooms, and a Hardware Lab in Building C equipped with industrial rapid-prototyping equipment (SLS, FDM, and DLP 3D printers, CNC milling, laser cutting, 3D scanning, and SolidWorks CAD). The revenue model combines recurring subscription rental income from tenants, pay-per-use fees for the conference hall and Hardware Lab, free advisory and education services, and project-management revenue from EU co-funded infrastructure programs in partnership with municipalities (Garešnica, Otok, Antunovac) and Croatian national agencies (HAMAG-BICRO, City of Osijek, Ekonomski fakultet Osijek, FERIT).

The business operates a 7-employee lean managing organization but has incubated 268 companies since inception, of which 197 remain active (a 73% survival rate), supporting 835 employees across the tenant ecosystem and €89.3 million in combined tenant-company revenue in 2024. The GTM motion is community-led: physical subsidized workspace serves as the entry point, while advisory, education, networking events, and Hardware Lab access drive ongoing engagement. Distribution is direct and on-site at the J.J. Strossmayera 341 facility, supplemented by website-driven inquiries and referrals from partner institutions. BIOS has been a recognized good-practice case internationally (referenced in peer review for Ukrainian incubator development) and is positioned as the dominant public-backed incubator in the Slavonia region, with significant dependence on EU structural funds for capex expansion.

Name

Business Incubator BIOS Ltd.

Legal name

Poduzetnički Inkubator BIOS d.o.o.

Website

https://inkubator.hr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Poduzetnički Inkubator BIOS d.o.o. is a Croatian business incubator founded in 1996 in Osijek, providing subsidized office space, coworking, conference facilities, and an industrial Hardware Lab to early-stage entrepreneurs, freelancers, and project teams in the Osijek-Baranja region, with EU co-funded expansion into additional municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Incubation Services

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

Accelerators & Incubators (Investor-Operated) (FSANAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Makerspaces & Fab Labs (Open Build Studios) (EDAMADAC), Makerspace, Innovation Lab & Fab Lab Operations (Tools, Safety, Programming) (EDAEAGAI), Science & STEM Lab Equipment & Supplies (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Makerspaces) (EDAEAIAC)

Keywords

• Business incubation services
• Coworking space rental
• Rapid prototyping lab
• Office space leasing
• Entrepreneurship support programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Osijek, Osijek-Baranja

HQ country

Croatia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Office and Space Rental: Revenue from subsidized monthly rental of offices (Buildings A & B, 45 offices of 45-55 sqm each), charged per €/m² per month with tiered pricing over a 5-year tenancy cycle. Also includes daily coworking rental.
2. Coworking Space Rental: Monthly and annual rental of coworking work units, priced at €50/month + VAT or €500/year.
3. Conference Hall and Meeting Room Rental: Hourly rental of conference halls (€27/hour for 80-seat hall) and meeting rooms.
4. Hardware Laboratory Services: Fee-based use of prototyping equipment (3D printing, laser cutting, CNC milling, 3D scanning) for entrepreneurs and external clients. Service includes model preparation assistance for users unfamiliar with equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Business Incubator BIOS Ltd. provides subsidized office space, coworking, conference and meeting room rentals, and a rapid prototyping Hardware Laboratory (with industrial 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC milling, and 3D scanning) to early-stage entrepreneurs, freelancers, and project teams. It also offers free advisory services, education programs, and EU funding application support to foster startup growth in Osijek, Croatia.

Product overview

Business Incubator BIOS Ltd. is a Croatian business incubator based in Osijek, established in 1996, offering a portfolio of subsidized workspace and business support services. The core offering consists of five interconnected services: (1) Office Rental for entrepreneur beginners and established businesses with graduated rental pricing over 5 years, (2) Coworking Space for freelancers and remote workers at monthly or annual rates, (3) Conference Hall Rental for events with 80-seat capacity and AV equipment, (4) Meeting Room Rental for smaller business gatherings, and (5) Hardware Lab for rapid prototyping with industrial 3D printers (FDM/SLS/DLP), CNC machines, and laser engraving equipment. Supporting these are Advisory Services and Education programs providing free business consultations, EU project assistance, and organized workshops. The incubator serves entrepreneurs at various stages—from those establishing sole proprietorships or limited liability companies to project teams developing new products—with the goal of reducing startup costs and fostering entrepreneurial growth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Office Rental (Poslovni prostori) Subsidized office space rental for entrepreneurs and startups in Buildings A and B, with 45 offices of 45-55 m² each. Includes ultra-fast internet, kitchenette access, and free conference hall use, with graduated pricing by year of tenancy.
• Coworking Space Flexible coworking workspace rental with 150 m² of work and relaxation zones, free ultra-fast internet, kitchenette, free parking, and networking opportunities. Available as monthly, annual, or daily rentals.
• Conference Hall Rental Event venue rental with 80-seat capacity, latest projector technology, BIOS staff assistance, and ultra-fast internet, suitable for public and private events, presentations, and conferences.
• Meeting Room Rental Meeting room rental for business meetings and smaller gatherings held at the BIOS premises.
• Hardware Lab Rapid prototyping laboratory in Building C equipped with industrial 3D printers (FDM, DLP, SLS), CNC milling, laser cutting/engraving, 3D scanning, lathe, press, sandblaster, and precision measurement equipment. Includes SolidWorks 3D CAD software. Services include 3D modeling, scanning, material processing, and technical assistance.
• Advisory Services and Education Free advisory services and educational programs covering business planning, EU funding applications, and professional development, along with organized workshops, lectures, and networking events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 268 companies launched since 1996, with 73% survival rate (197 still active)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grad Osijek (City of Osijek)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Osijek is a key local government partner. Grad Osijek collaborated on the multi-level platform for meteorological data monitoring and electricity generation (workshop held June 2026 at BIOS). Also provided free monthly public transit passes for coworking users through GPP.
• Grad GarešnicacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the 'Izgradnja i opremanje Tehno parka Garešnica' project (€21.5M total value, 92.11% EU funded). BIOS acts as project partner providing expertise in incubator operations.
• Grad OtokcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in 'Izgradnja poduzetničkog inkubatora Otok' project (€13.6M total value, EU funded). BIOS provides expertise as part of the project team.
• Općina AntunovaccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in 'Poduzetnički inkubator i akcelerator Antunovac' project (€21.4M, EU funded). BIOS is one of 6 collaborating organizations on this women entrepreneurship initiative.
• HAMAG-BICRO (Croatian Agency for SMEs, Innovations and Investments)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHAMAG-BICRO is the national agency for innovation funding. BIOS is a recognized center for HAMAG-BICRO programs (PoC program). BIOS provides support to applicants through the application process and project implementation. BIOS hosted multiple HAMAG-BICRO workshops (PoC7, Eurostars, innovation vouchers).
• Otočka razvojna agencija (ORA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Poduzetnički inkubator Otok project alongside Grad Otok and BIOS.
• Lokalna razvojna agencija - Poduzetnički centar GarešnicacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with Grad Garešnica and BIOS in the Tehno Park Garešnica project.
• Ekonomski fakultet OsijekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty of Economics in Osijek collaborates with BIOS on entrepreneurship education. BIOS hosted Erasmus students from the Entrepreneurial Management course. Joint organizer of the 12th Entrepreneurship Conference (2018). Partner in Global Entrepreneurship Week activities.
• Centar za poduzetništvo OsijekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the annual Entrepreneurship Conference alongside BIOS. Collaborated on multiple events including KulenDayz and entrepreneurship forums. BIOS tenant Tomislav Barbarić (K2 projekti) also leads the Center for Entrepreneurship.
• Fakultet elektrotehnike, računarstva i informacijskih tehnologija Osijek (FERIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the KulenDayz IT conference and host of the IEEE CroSYP 2018 congress where BIOS provided facilities. Partner in the 10th KulenDayz conference.
• Regionalna razvojna agencija Slavonije i Baranje (RRA SiB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in multiple EU-funded projects including the Antunovac incubator project and the Poduzetnički inkubator Otok project. Contact for cross-border cooperation programs (CBC Croatia-Serbia, Hungary-Croatia).
• ABC AcceleratorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerABC Accelerator participated in a Meet&Match event organized by BIOS tenant Reaktor at the BIOS premises, connecting local entrepreneurs with the accelerator ecosystem.
• EIT DigitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated in a Meet&Match event organized by BIOS tenant Reaktor at BIOS premises, alongside ABC Accelerator.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tehnološki Park Zagreb: Croatia's largest technology park and business incubator, based in Zagreb. Directly comparable as a public/private incubator offering subsidized offices, coworking, business support and EU-funded programs to early-stage companies in Croatia.
• Step Ri (Znanstveno-tehnologijski park Sveučilišta u Rijeci): University-affiliated science and technology park in Rijeka providing incubator offices, prototyping facilities and acceleration programs for Croatian startups. Comparable as a regionally funded Croatian incubator combining physical workspace, equipment access and EU-funded programming.
• Impact Hub Zagreb: Member of the global Impact Hub network operating a coworking and incubation space in Zagreb targeting impact-driven entrepreneurs. Directly comparable in workspace rental, community programming and accelerator-style support for early-stage Croatian founders.

Regional players

• Innovation Centre Kosovo (ICK): Kosovo's flagship technology park and business incubator offering offices, training and acceleration programs. Comparable as a publicly supported regional incubator targeting early-stage founders in a neighboring Western Balkans economy.
• Poslovna zona i inkubator Novi Sad: Public business incubator in Novi Sad, Serbia providing subsidized offices and business support to early-stage companies in Vojvodina. Comparable in subsidized rental model and public-sector funding, serving a different national market but the same Western Balkans region.
• HUB387 (Sarajevo): Coworking and incubation space in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina serving startups, freelancers and SMEs. Comparable community-led workspace model for early-stage founders in a nearby Western Balkans market.

Others

• HAMAG-BICRO: Croatian national agency for SMEs, innovations and investments that funds PoC, Eurostars and innovation voucher programs in which BIOS is a recognized implementing center. Comparable as a stakeholder in the same ecosystem, though operating as a public funding agency rather than a direct incubator.

Emerging players

• ABC Accelerator: Zagreb- and Ljubljana-based startup accelerator with which BIOS has run joint Meet&Match events. Comparable as a regional accelerator targeting Croatian and Slovenian early-stage tech startups, but with a more investor-driven, time-limited program model rather than long-term subsidized tenancy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BIOS.Osijek
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/poduzetnicki-inkubator-bios

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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