Varaždin’s favourable geographical position, high-quality educational structure, entrepreneurial tradition and modern transport infrastructure strongly contribute to the economic development potential.
The City of Varaždin support programmes for entrepreneurs and artisans together with a variety of projects and activities encourage the development of entrepreneurship. Important contribution is provided by the City’s businesses and supporting institutions: Razvojna agencija Sjever – DAN d.o.o. (Ltd.) (Development Agency North), Tehnološki park Varaždin d.o.o. (Ltd.) (Varaždin Technology Park), Regionalna energetska agencija Sjeverozapadne Hrvatske (North-west Croatia Regional Energy Agency – REA), Gradska tržnica d.o.o. (The City Market Ltd.) and Centar kompetencije za obnovljive izvore energije d.o.o. (Renewable Energy Sources Competence Centre Ltd.).

Business advantages for entrepreneurs:

• Favourable location,

• Skilled labour force,

• Stimulating business environment,

• Cost competitiveness,

• Advanced ICT infrastructure,

• Modern transport infrastructure,

• Access to a market with over 650 million customers,

• Quality of life, and

• Investment security.