Darko Jardas

Background

About Darko Jardas

Project manager for establishing Regional energy agency Kvarner as an IEE – CIP project (2008/09) • Project manager of Croatian companies involved in FP7 project STARNETregio – together with Slovenian and Italian partners • Over 15 other EU projects (IPA, CARDS, INTERREG….) • Team expert for the establishment of the first Regional Development Agency and Regional Guarantee Fund in Croatia for regional cooperation with similar regions in Europe on the same level and same kind of institutions, especially in common projects through CARDS or INTERREG B&C projects. The initiative intends to support many local and regional companies to access and better compete in the international market. • Expert in CBC-cross board cooperation especially between Croatia and Slovenia, divided by the river Kupa • Foundation start up and management of entrepreneurial and business incubators for young companies.(PORIN, PINS and PLATIN) • Expert in foundation of regional Technology centers.(TIC d.o.o.) • Expert in establishment of municipalities’ small industrial zones.(18 in the region) • Expert in setting up business plans and financial support within the context of many projects for small and medium sized business and enterprises.(more than 250 projects in last 8 years) • Expert in establishing local funds for financial innovations support. • Expert in the elaboration of National Development Programmers for SMEs • Advisor for venture capital fund (SEAF – IFC project) • Expert Advisor in small businesses promotion and development for business with potential growth, identification of business and preparation for negotiations with SMEs Assistance Funds. • Local Expert within project promoted by International Organizations (WB, OECD and UN-ECE) with expertise on bottom approach, local level development and modernization process, especially in South European countries.