Industrial Transition Plan

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Industrial transition that transforms the region into a space of innovation

Primorsko-Goranska County builds its future development on a combination of industrial tradition, innovation i new technologies.


Industrial transition represents an opportunity for further development of key economic sectors of Primorje-Gorski Kotar County from of seafaring, logistics i production do tourism, health, digital technologies i green solutions by applying new technologies and developing competitive products and services with higher added value.

The industrial transition of Primorje-Gorski Kotar County is being implemented within the framework of Adriatic Croatia Industrial Transition Plan, a strategic framework aimed at transforming the regional economy towards more competitive, innovative and sustainable development models.


In the center of Plano are located regional value chains based on recognizing the specific potential of the region, the aim of which is to encourage the development of innovative products, services and technologies, strengthen the competitiveness of companies and create conditions for their stronger inclusion in European and global value chains.


Regional value chains represent a link between the existing economic strengths of Primorje-Gorski Kotar County and new development opportunities.

Through them, the foundations are created for the economy of the future, which relies on the peculiarities of the region, develops products and services with greater added value, and contributes to creation sustainable, resistant i competitive regional economy.

Industrial transition of Adriatic Croatia: Get involved in regional value chains!

Become part of regional value chains and recognize the opportunity for your company's growth


We invite you to become key player in the transformation of our region! Through the process Industrial transitions of Adriatic Croatia, strong ones are created Regional Value Chains (RVCs) which will enable your company to achieve greater added value and become more competitive on the market.

The industrial transition of Adriatic, Pannonian and Northern Croatia was launched with a clear goal: strengthen the competitiveness of our regions and accelerate the transition towards a higher value-added economy. This process directly follows the National Development Strategy of the Republic of Croatia until 2030 and the strategic goal of strengthening regional competitiveness – and its strength comes precisely from its involvement. companies that want to grow, innovate and internationalize their business.

This transition is also aligned with the European Territorial Agenda 2030, which emphasizes the importance of investments based on the specificities of space – place-based investmentsIn other words: let's recognize and utilize the potential of Adriatic Croatia where it is strongest.


Why is it important to get involved?


The Industrial Transition Program is financed through the Integrated Territorial Program 2021-2027, and is based on detailed plans for Croatian regions. Global trends, key challenges and potentials have been identified and priority niches where our regions can create the greatest added value have been defined.

These niches are connected in regional value chains (RLC) – the main mechanism for: directing investments in innovation and technological development, connecting companies, research institutions and the public sector, creating conditions for the development of new products and services, and strengthening the position of companies in global value chains.

Regional value chains and priority niches of Adriatic Croatia 

Call to businesses: this is your opportunity

  • If you recognize your company within one of the priority niches
  • You have an ambition for innovation, investment and significant growth of added value
  • You want to develop new technologies
  • be among the first to have access to future funding calls

How can you get involved?

Interested stakeholders who are not currently mapped can access the RLV strategic forum by filling out a questionnaire.

Click and express your interest today!