The wait is over, BIRD Incubator’s new Preincubation Program has officially kicked off.
This week, we welcomed 12 idea-stage and early-stage startup teams to BIRD, bringing together founders working on ideas across AI, logistics, fintech, smart home technology, mobility, public safety, and more.
Over the next 7 weeks, the cohort will go through workshops, mentor sessions, events, pitch rehearsals, and direct feedback sessions, all leading up to Demo Day on June 18.
This year’s program is powered by Kaufland Hrvatska k.d. — thank you for supporting founders and being part of the journey. 🫶
And now… time to meet the teams.
Meet the Startups in BIRD Preincubation 2026
AutoOffice
An AI-powered automotive platform combining digital car research, structured AI prompts, and interactive tools that help drivers make smarter decisions while generating high-quality leads for automotive brands and B2B partners.
Team: Stipe Fatović
Sumato
Retrofit smart home technology that upgrades existing switches, outlets, and infrastructure without rewiring or replacing existing hardware, making smart homes more accessible and sustainable.
Team: Ivan Androšević
InStock
An AI-powered pantry tracker that helps households reduce food waste, manage groceries, sync shopping lists, and even suggest meals based on what’s already at home.
Team: Marko Pavlaković, Dominik Zoričić
Graph Analyst
A platform that transforms massive document archives into structured Knowledge Graphs, helping OSINT teams, investigators, legal professionals, and compliance officers uncover relevant connections without AI hallucinations or context loss.
Team: Silvio Sopić
Finanalytics
A financial analytics startup using AI to turn raw financial and non-financial data into board-ready insights, risk reports, and scalable decision support tools.
Team: Emanuel Pelajić
FuelPro
A performance nutrition platform for endurance athletes and coaches that adapts fueling, meal timing, and recovery recommendations based on actual training load.
Team: Pablo Benko
KupiZaMene
A voice-interactive AI grocery assistant that handles the shopping process end-to-end, from comparing prices and optimizing lists to organizing delivery and learning user habits over time.
Team: Hrvoje Kovač
spotted.
Zagreb’s all-in-one social discovery platform for nightlife and events, combining live maps, check-ins, ticketing, group chats, reviews, and AI-powered social matching.
Team: Eni-Magdalena Oreč, Corina Budanec, Bruno Bezjak, Matej Šimek
Vatro-dron
A heavy-lift, heat-resistant drone platform designed for autonomous firefighting, logistical support, and fire management in hazardous or hard-to-reach environments.
Team: Antun Matijašec
CertHub
A Compliance Intelligence platform that simplifies complex technology procurement by structuring and preparing vendor compliance documentation across RFI and RFP processes.
Team: Helena Papak, Josip Papak, Kristijan Papak, Jure Rajčić
CargoGO
A digital logistics marketplace connecting businesses with available cargo space to SMEs searching for faster and more affordable transportation solutions — essentially a “BlaBlaCar for cargo.”
Team: Lovre Vojnović, Dora Vojnović, Dina Hrastović
Parking Guide
An application that helps drivers find nearby available parking spots while predicting when currently occupied spots are likely to become free.
Team: Karlo Gabrek, Ruben Erlić
We’re excited to watch these teams develop their ideas, challenge themselves, and make serious progress over the next 7 weeks.
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