The Croatian inventions that won big in Geneva
- by croatiaweek
- in Business
ZAGREB, 13 April 2025 (Hina) – Croatia has once again demonstrated its innovative strength, this time at the milestone 50th International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva – Inventions Geneva – held from 9 to 13 April.
Croatian inventors took home three gold medals, five bronze medals, and three special international awards.
Around ten Croatian inventors presented their ideas among more than 1,000 inventions from some 50 countries worldwide, according to a statement from the Croatian Association of Innovators and the Croatian Association of Technical Culture, which organised the country’s participation in the event.
This year’s edition of the exhibition attracted over 60,000 visitors. Croatian innovators showcased solutions in the fields of technology, mechanisation, energy, ecology, and sustainable development.
“The aim was to highlight creativity and technical excellence, but also to make business connections and attract potential investors to help bring their ideas to market,” the organisers said.
The gold medals were awarded to three innovations:
• “Technology for Sterilising and Processing Raw Wool into Eco-Fertiliser and Eco-Repellent” by innovator Dragica Jerkov from Fema d.o.o., who also received a special award from Saudi Arabia.
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• “Head-Mounted Device for Sound Playback Using Bone Conduction with Active Voice Transmission” by inventor Ivan Kožar, who also earned a special award from Iran’s Institute for Research and Innovation.
• “proOXYION – Bed with Air Ioniser” by Boris Perovski from Bernarda d.o.o., who also received a special prize from the Italian Economic Delegation.
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Bronze medals were awarded for the following innovations:
• “Elastic Mesh Structures in 3D Printing” by Marko Maričević and Tibor Skala from the Faculty of Graphic Arts in Zagreb.
• “Real-Time Computer Interaction Based on a Method for Extracting Moving Elements from a Static Image Background” by Vladimir Cviljušac, also from the Faculty of Graphic Arts in Zagreb.
• “Waterproof Wooden Bathroom Furniture” by Tomislav Hodalj of Egorra d.o.o.
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• “Thin-Film Photovoltaic Panel Adhered to Roof Tiles” by Martin Banko.
• “High-Power, High-Efficiency Vertical Semi-Axial Pumps” by Dražen Furač, Tomo Lucijanić, and Branka Stepić-Župančić of TTK d.o.o.
This year’s event featured the European Space Agency (ESA) as an honorary guest, and a special pavilion was dedicated to Swiss innovation.
