Digital Dalmatia is a hub for digital transformation aimed at promoting and developing the IT sector in Split and Dalmatia, with a focus on nurturing and developing the startup ecosystem. Digital Dalmatia operates based on three pillars STARTUP We actively work on developing the Dalmatian startup ecosystem, starting with fostering entrepreneurship among students through the Student Entrepreneurial Projects program, followed by the StartIT Startup Academy as a preparatory phase before entering the global market, and culminating in the GrowIT program, which provides funding and significant market entry for startups. Dalmatia Startup Community now consists of over 50 startups, which are supported, connected with mentors and investors, and brought together through the Startup Dalmatia Meetup. Startup Dalmatia Meetup brings together the local tech startup scene in Split and Dalmatia, connecting the startup community, showcasing innovative projects, facilitating initial contact with potential investors.. DEV EDUCATION Through various educational initiatives, we enable young people to acquire highly valued knowledge for well-paying jobs. This includes EDIT CodeSchool, the largest coding school in Croatia, JUNIOR Dev, which provides specialized education in specific programming languages and encourages job placement, and the AI workshop, where participants learn about artificial intelligence and work on their own projects. COMMUNITY We organize and co-organize three meetups: Startup Dalmatia Meetup for startups, ML/AI meetup for the artificial intelligence and machine learning community, and Tinel meetup for tech enthusiasts. We also organizes two major startup conferences in Split, namely the GrowIT conference and the Startup Europe Regatta. We have even more educational programs such as Graphic Design, IT senior, and Digital Marketing to meet specific market needs for skills and knowledge that are challenging to obtain through formal education.
