Sponsors

We proudly announce the sponsors and the donors of the 9th PhD Student Symposium:

Golden Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Donors

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Golden Sponsors

JADRANSKI NAFTOVOD, dioničko društvo (JANAF Plc.), with its registered office in Zagreb, Republic of Croatia, is managing an oil pipeline and storage system as a modern, efficacious and cost-efficient system of transportation and storage of crude oil and petroleum products. This oil pipeline system was designed and built in the period from 1974 to 1979 as an efficient oil transport system for both local and foreign users.

By constructing and putting into operation the oil pipeline and storage system (1979) JANAF has become a strategically significant factor of supply security of the refineries in six countries of South Eastern and Central Europe, and today, is recognized as the EU strategic oil pipeline, through the project of common interest (PCI), entitled JANAF-Adria Pipelines. Besides crude oil transportation, JANAF’s core business includes storage of crude oil and petroleum products.

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KONČAR began writing its history 103 years ago and today KONČAR Group is the regional leader in power engineering solutions, power transmission and distribution, rail vehicles and infrastructure, as well as digital solutions and platforms. KONČAR has made a tremendous contribution to the domestic industry, while achieving references across 130 global markets. In its century of excellence, KONČAR has delivered hundreds of thousands of solutions, products and services. Power grids have been experiencing great changes, especially in terms of accommodating new renewable energy sources. In this segment, KONČAR delivers important components, and we should highlight our flagship products – transformers, which account for 90% of its exports. KONČAR continuously develops segments which provide the highest added value – wind, solar and hydro energy. The company has pivoted to further development of technologies and solutions that combine green and smart to enable its partners to keep up with the global initiative and direction in the power engineering field. Based on the record order intake at the end of 2023, KONČAR Group plans to realise over EUR 960 million in revenue in 2024 with 67% in export, primarily to the European Union countries. The value of backlog at the end of 2024 is expected to reach EUR 1.6 billion. The investment cycle continues in 2024, with a focus on investments in new manufacturing capacities, equipment and machinery, as well as comprehensive digital transformation.  Energy transition and green CAPEX also result in investments in improved energy efficiency and working conditions, primarily investments in photovoltaic power plants and use of renewable energy sources. Based in Zagreb, Croatia, KONČAR exports to the European Union, Asia, Africa, the USA and Australia, which makes this company the largest Croatian net exporter of the decade. The Group consists of 17 companies, employing over 5,200 people. To best respond to customer needs and challenges of contemporary global markets, KONČAR has built a team of highly educated experts, and we foster lifelong learning and upskilling. Research, development and innovation drive their business, providing expertise, competencies and technology required to carry out projects independently or with partners. Inspired by challenge, KONČAR develops cutting-edge solutions, contribute to local manufacturing and energy sustainability of the society.

Selvita d.o.o. is an integrated service provider aiming to deliver a set of comprehensive solutions supporting customers and projects within area of drug discovery and drug development to biotech and pharma companies both in Croatia and worldwide. We have a long research tradition in the fields of biology, chemistry, biomedicine, veterinary medicine, pharmacy and related scientific fields with the purpose of discovering new chemical and biological entities intended for the treatment of various diseases. We are a service organization; our scientists are working on projects, in collaboration with external partners, aimed at discovering a new drug or establishing test systems and platforms that improve the predictability of the research process.

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

OIKON Ltd – Institute of Applied Ecology is a licensed consulting company and research institute specializing in applied ecology, with 27 years of experience in Croatia and the region. The company’s expertise includes nature and environmental protection, natural resource management, landscape analysis and design, industrial ecology, ecological modelling, renewable energy, sustainable mobility, environmental law, policy and economics, project management, remote sensing, and geographic information systems (GIS).

With a multidisciplinary team covering more than 20 scientific fields, including biology and ecology, OIKON employs highly qualified experts, many of whom hold PhDs. The team continuously enhances its knowledge through professional training and seminars while using modern tools, equipment, and software to conduct research and provide consulting services.

OIKON also has extensive international experience and collaborates with leading consulting firms across Europe. The company has expanded beyond Croatia with offices in Ljubljana (OIKON SI Ltd.) and Dubai (OIKON MEA Ltd.), both focused on sustainable development and environmentally responsible solutions, particularly in the field of renewable energy.

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ALFA d.d. is a renowned publishing house with over 50 years of experience and it is one of the top three largest book publishers in Croatia. The company specializes in creating textbooks and educational publications for primary and secondary schools, universities, and professional institutions. Additionally, ALFA publishes a wide range of literature, including selected works of international and domestic authors, as well as professional and popular science editions. Beyond traditional publishing, ALFA is one of the leaders in digital education. The company offers digital editions and an educational platform that provides teachers and other educational professionals with the latest digital tools, professional support, training, and a variety of teaching resources.

We create educational publications and related materials for primary and secondary schools and even kindergartens: textbooks, workbooks, practice books, worksheets, publications for both pupils with learning difficulties and gifted pupils, geographical and historical atlases, supplementary printed educational materials, printed didactical products but also handbooks and professional literature for teachers and parents. Our educational program extends to textbooks and specialized editions for colleges and scientific institutions.

Our mission is to inspire and empower every child, providing them with the tools and resources needed for success in an ever-changing world; to foster education by making high-quality textbooks, educational materials and support for educators and teachers.

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