Why invest in Rijeka
Rijeka 2030 – smart, open and resilient city
Rijeka has an optimal combination of development factors that make it a good place for investment and business. Today, its transformation from a traditional industrial city into a modern port and transport center, a city of science, innovation and urban tourism is in its final stage. According to the volume and significance of the investments that are currently carried out in it, Rijeka surpasses any other city in Croatia.
WHY INVEST IN RIJEKA?
Expansion and development of the largest Croatian port and port area becomes a crucial economic potential and a perspective for progress.
The developed municipal infrastructure is in a continuous process of improvement aimed at increasing the quality of life and work.
The city of Rijeka is growing into an urban tourist center with attractive coastline and a top destination for nautical tourism.
The focus on the development and testing of smart city technologies has earned Rijeka the title of ‘Smartest Large City of 2022’ in Croatia.
The supportive entrepreneurial infrastructure is particularly geared towards supporting modern and creative industries as well as novice entrepreneurs.
By implementing projects from EU funds, Rijeka increases the standard of citizens and introduces new development policies into its development framework.
The legacy of Rijeka as the European Capital of Culture 2020: it achieved the highest investments in cultural infrastructure in the history of Croatia.
The transformation of Rijeka into the City of Knowledge is based on the development of modern university capacities and higher education institutions, along with the creation of skilled professionals.
The improvement of healthcare in Rijeka is ensured through the project of constructing a new hospital, the largest capital project in the Croatian healthcare sector.
The favorable geographical location and transportation connectivity, coupled with a moderately warm and humid climate, make Rijeka a desirable place for living and conducting business.
