Business Innovation Croatian Agency – BICRO was established by the Government of the Republic of Croatia in 1998 for the purpose of implementing the Government’s incentive programme for technological development and is the main institution for the development and advancement of the innovation and technology system. A competitive national economy is the main factor driving development of any society. Successful economies in today’s world are based on knowledge. Central to such economies are innovation and knowledge, as the main initiators of accelerated economic development. Science provides an important contribution to strengthening the knowledge-based economy. Scientific research leads to new discoveries and engineering solutions. The ability to transform scientific results into successful commercial products is of key importance for the future economic development of our country.

Bicro

RSG Capital is a leading Slovenian venture capital management company founded in 2006 and currently manages VC fund Prvi sklad, which is the first venture capital fund based in Slovenia. Via VC fund Prvi sklad RSG Capital invests in early stage companies from CEE with high growth potential, credible and dedicated teams and breakthrough technologies. RSG Capital actively supports the creation, identification and development of globally successful companies.

RSG Capital

Shoutem

Shoutem is the most comprehensive no-code mobile app maker platform that allows you to build mobile applications easily, without writing a single line of code. In other words, you don’t need to be a programmer to create your own mobile application for any purpose, whether it is personal, business, or promotion. Initially, the company focused on providing a platform that allows users to develop their own social networking platform. However, as the company grows, it pivoted into a development platform that enables users to build mobile applications without any coding knowledge. The platform is designed to be easy to use, user­friendly and to give EVERYONE the opportunity to create their own dream app, without the need to invest massive budgets or time to study programming. Shoutem offers an easy way for anyone to build their own mobile application for various mobile platforms without having to learn any programming language. The platform allows users to create mobile apps with simple drag­and­drop actions and to add various elements quickly into your app without writing the code manually. Also, you can accurately preview your mobile app before publishing it online and avoid any compatibility problems in the future. CMS and Analytics Features Shoutem platform provides a powerful CMS that allows you to build content for your mobile app with ease. There are multiple content sources available, as well as custom content modules to allow fast content building process for your application. The analytics tool enables you to analyze your user behavior, app traffic, understand your users, boost engagement, as well as optimize your app performance efficiently. It also offers a built­in push notification module without any limitations, user management, and user activity information. It’s insanely easy to use the platform ­ anyone can build an app from the ground up. It employs a drag and drop interface so operating it is quick and efficient, allowing you to focus more on your app rather than on figuring out which button does what. Features & Modules  You can build native iOS, Android and HTML5 apps in no time without any coding skills at all. With the variety of different features and module, Shoutem provides a comprehensive solution for various types of apps ­ from SMEs, shops, communities, news companies, churches, etc. Almost every type of an app can be created with Shoutem platform. Some of the most popular modules/features are: ● News module ● Loyalty module; Single­card and Multi­card loyalty ● Audio & Video module ● Events module ● Facebook, Twitter and Instagram integration ● Shopify integration ● WordPress integration ● Ads integration ● Social module ● Unlimited Push Notifications ● Powerful Analytics module Multiple Monetization Options Shoutem not only allows you to build your own mobile app in a quick and easy way, but it also gives you the ability to generate revenue from your mobile app. There are various modules and options available that allow users to generate income from the app. For instance, the e­commerce module allows you to integrate your Shopify store into the app, which makes it possible for you to accept e­commerce transactions through your app. The mobile advertising module allows you to put advertisements on various mobile advertising networks (DFP, AdMob, MoPub). The places module allows you to promote various local businesses and run a loyalty program, both Single­-card and Multi­-card, for them. Automated App Publishing  Shoutem allows you to publish your mobile app automatically on Google Play Store and App Store with your developer account ­ the complete publish process is done on Shoutem side so users can focus on the app content and design. App content can be updated anytime, and re­publish of the app is free of charge. Additionally, you can update your app binary for free as well, allowing the best app compatibility with the latest Android and iOS version. The app binary update ensures that your app is always compatible with the latest Android and iOS upgrades, as well as with various mobile devices. White­label Reseller program Shoutem also provides a white­label reseller solution which is perfect for agencies, individuals or organizations that want to sell Shoutem apps to their clients. Reseller program enables you to generate more revenue by creating quality white­labeled mobile apps for your clients. Building high­quality native apps at a fraction of the cost of custom development is easier than ever. In reseller package, resellers can provide clients with very own branded dashboard on own domain. It's 100% customizable for you to make your own, give clients secure accounts to let them manage their app, moderate content, send push notifications and in addition to priority email and phone support, resellers receive initial app­creation training, plus a dedicated support person.

Shoutem is a no-code platform that allows users to build mobile apps. Initially, the company focused on providing a platform for users to develop their own social networking platforms. However, as the company grew, it pivoted to app development. Shoutem’s users include large enterprise customers, including Mcdonald's, and USA Today.

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Index offers a no-code platform for enterprises to build dashboards for internal use to obtain insights on business metrics, investor updates and operation overviews, among others. As of June 2021, the product remains at beta, with a limited early preview. The platform provides prebuilt templates, and also has tools for users to build their own dashboards. The dashboard can be integrated with multiple apps including Hubspot ((customer relationship management data), Stripe (payment data), and Postgres and MongoDB (databases), slack (remote working) and Google Sheets (spreadsheets), among others. The company raised USD 2.6 million in Seed funding in October 2020. It intends to invest the funds in hiring two engineers (in addition to the two founders) and continuing to refine and develop the product. The founders aim to reach USD 1 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and expand their product distribution.

Index

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 Stencyl offers a drag-and-drop no-code platform that enables users to create and publish web and mobile games. Users can build their game logic using the platform&rsquo;s pre-built code blocks, design visual elements via an in-built graphics editor, and publish across a range of platform&rsquo;s such as IoS, Android, Windows and Mac. Moreover,&nbsp; Stencyl also enables users to embed ads into their games as a secondary source of revenue.&nbsp;
 
 
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 As of February 2024, Stencyl was used by over 500,000 registered developers. Apps created on Stencyl have reached top slots in the Apple App Store and Google Play, and its most successful web games have been sponsored by major publishers including ArmorGames, Kongregate, and Newgrounds.
 
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Stencyl

Universe offers a no-code platform for users to build websites that can be added to social media pages. Websites can be built using drag and drop blocks to add images, videos, and other content to create a mobile-first website. The Platform offers creative controls, 30 pre-made themes, and block features to allow users to create a custom site and/or open an e-commerce store directly from a mobile phone.The company began as a landing page builder and progressed to developing websites, which include tools for adding shopping blocks. Universe targets micro businesses that are not tech-savvy.<a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/20509">In July 2023 </a>, Universe launched the beta version of Generative Universe Sites (GUS), an AI-powered website designing tool. This solution provides a conversational interface for users to dictate their requirements for a website and then generates a customized web page.Funding and financialsIn December 2021, Universe raised USD 30 million in a Series B funding round led by Addition to develop the company’s block-based system for website building named “GRID,” expand its commercial offering for startups, and extend GRID to more platforms and devices. Additionally, the company used the funds to expand its reach in new markets and grow its employee base.

Universe

Readymag is a web-based drag and drop tool that enables users to create websites, presentations and digital magazines. Its customers include large enterprises such as AirBnB, Forbes, Esquire, and IDEO.

Readymag

UserGuiding is a user onboarding tool that helps create interactive guides for customers. Functions include user onboarding, feature adoption, in-product messaging, and customer feedback, among others. As of September 2020, the company had over 2,000 global enterprise clients. UserGuiding raised USD 1.1 million in seed funding in August 2020, which it intends to use to expand its operations by increasing its workforce, accelerating global expansion, and enhancing product development.

UserGuiding

Allows users to create apps for their own businesses by using their data and ideas and converting them into apps to improve their workflow.

Platforms that allow users to create online/mobile games in a no-code environment.

Platforms and tools that enable users to build mobile-based apps using templates and tools (widgets) in a visual environment.

Platforms that let users create workflow and process management systems in a spreadsheet format integrating with databases. This also includes data science tools, which enable users to run predictive analysis on data sets through drag-and-drop functions using artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

Tools that allow users to build websites, ranging from blogs to e-commerce sites, in a visual environment without the need for coding. Often has no-code tools to integrate with other online tools, such as payment gateways.

Companies that use GenAI as a core part of their no-code product offering

Offers solutions for building internal applications and automations for enterprises

Many solutions enable users to leverage AI/ML for predictive analytics

Offers solutions for building enterprise-specific applications and automations

Some solutions leverage GenAI to enable users to build application and website templates without coding

Shoutem

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