Croatia

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP ORGANISATIONS

It is important to know that Croatia does not have a law on social entrepreneurship. Croatia is currently discussing the Law of Social Entrepreneurship in the parliament, after which final changes will be made and the law implemented.

Several examples of organizations or companies in Croatia that do business on the same foundations as social enterprises can include nongovernmental organisations that work in social areas, such as associations that provide services to people with disabilities, organisations dealing with environmental protection, or cultural institutions that have a social and cultural impact on the community.

These areas have been recognized as important for society and often have support from public or private institutions to achieve their goals.

Sfera Visia Croatia

Sfera Visia is a company from Zagreb that specializes in producing different cleaning products. They are known for high-quality products adapted to the market’s needs.

What separates Sfera Visia from other companies is its inclusive employment practice. They actively employ people with special needs, including the visually impaired or the blind.

This company offers opportunities to work and develop skills for people who struggle to find employment in other surroundings.

Sfera Visia produces high-quality products, encourages inclusion, and contributes to socially responsible business.

Address of the Organization: Heinzelova 66, Zagreb, Croatia
Contact Phone of Organization: +385 01 206 1360

Hedona Croatia

Hedona is a company based in Križevci. It produces custom high-quality chocolate and pralines. They provide customised products that satisfy the taste and the desire of their clients.

What makes this company special is its inclusive employment practice. Hedona actively employs people with special needs, enabling them to participate in the production process and develop their skills.

Aside from their excellent products, Hedona contributes to society positively through social responsibility and inclusion.

Address of the Organization: Ulica Franje Tudmana 20 Razvojni centar i tehnoloski park, 48260, Križevci, Croatia
Contact Phone of Organization: +385 48 681 292

Humana Nova Croatia

Humana Nova is an established textile company in the heart of Čakovec. Their dedication to sustainability is visible in their use of solely renewable materials in production.

What makes Humana Nova special is its social mission. The company actively employs marginalised groups of people, including people with special needs and minorities.

Their engagement creates work for these groups of people, encourages inclusion, and strengthens communities.

Address of the Organization: Ulica žrtava fašizma 3, 40000, Čakovec, Croatia
Contact Phone of Organization: +385 040 673 098

Neos Foundation Croatia

Neos Foundation is based in Osijek and specialises in graphic design. They provide design services for various clients’ needs.

The company’s social mission is to employ people with addictions.

Neos Foundation provides support and opportunities to people who deal with the challenges of addiction, enabling them to gain useful skills and contribute to the community.

Address of the Organization: Europska avenija 8/1, 31000, Osijek i Ul. kneza Borne 32A, 31000, Osijek, Croatia
Contact Phone of Organization: +385 31 271 471

Gruntek Croatia

Gruntek was originally designed as a solution for his family: a way to get healthy, fresh vegetables in a more affordable, ecological, sustainable way without throwing food away. Its maker could no longer watch expensive vegetables packed in a lot of plastic, imported from all over the world, it did not make sense to him. He had to wash it three times to get rid of poisons which, in turn, killed his appetite.

He created digital platforms that enable families to get fresh, local, organic vegetables at affordable prices without plastic packaging. That was the beginning of Gruntek.

Address of the Organization: Prokljuvani 22, Čazma, Croatia

Contact Phone of Organization: +385 1 6539 476