We are proud to have participated in INOVA 2026, the national and international exhibition of innovations, which this year celebrated a major milestone – half a century of existence, dedication, and the promotion of innovation, Zagreb, and Croatia.

At this year’s anniversary edition of INOVA, we presented HERMES, our first project in the field of hydrogen technologies. HERMES is a mobile energy system for generating electricity from hydrogen, designed to power existing electric railway vehicles on non-electrified railway networks.

Three Major Awards

Our participation was marked by three major recognitions:

• Grand Prix Nikola Tesla, the highest INOVA award for the best Croatian innovation
• INOVA Gold Plaque for the HERMES project
• Special Recognition for Zvonimir Viduka for 40 years of dedication to innovation and successful participation in INOVA

Half a Century of INOVA – More Than an Innovation Exhibition

This year’s INOVA brought together a record 509 innovations from 23 countries, further confirming its international significance.

INOVA is not only a place where new ideas and technological solutions are presented. It also has a strong business and international dimension, providing Croatian innovators, entrepreneurs, and members of the academic community with opportunities to connect with international colleagues, partners, and potential markets.

These connections create opportunities for innovative ideas, technologies, and products to find their way to major and significant global markets.

Thank you to INOVA for 50 years of dedication to innovation and innovators, and for creating opportunities to connect Croatian knowledge and technology with the world. Congratulations to the organizers on this important anniversary, to all participants for their innovative solutions, and to all this year’s award winners.