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Ice Rebus has been awarded 1st Prize in the Adriatic Region and ranked among the Top 3 most innovative young startups in Croatia at the 2025 Dani regionalnoga razvoja i EU fondova conference.
The event brings together leading voices in regional development, EU-funded innovation, and next-generation entrepreneurship. The award ceremony, held during the December 2–4 conference, recognizes projects that blend technological excellence, sustainability, and social impact while strengthening Croatia’s innovation landscape.
These awards confirm that the Ice Rebus vision resonates at both regional and national levels: a fusion of craftsmanship, green engineering, and globally scalable business.
Learn more about how Marsel Čuljak developed his idea in his lecture at the Split Tech City Festival.
As a regional winner and national finalist, we stand among the select group of startups shaping the future of sustainable innovation and smart infrastructure across the European Union.
This milestone reinforces our mission to transform how the world accesses ice through high-performance, eco-friendly ice vending machines and a connected network of operators.
The conference, hosted at Amadria Park / Solaris resort near Šibenik, Croatia, gathered key government officials, EU-funding authorities, and innovation leaders. Attendance included the Prime Minister, ministers responsible for regional development and EU funds, and top figures from Croatia’s public-private innovation ecosystem.
Awards highlighted excellence in categories such as “Best City,” “Best EU Project,” and standout startups demonstrating meaningful real-world impact, sustainable business models, and export potential.
The competition celebrates companies redefining how technology, sustainability, and human-centered solutions drive progress. This year’s jury focused on initiatives that deliver:
Ice Rebus was recognized because we embody these values.
Our machines are developed and manufactured in Croatia, combining skilled craftsmanship with advanced engineering. Our technology is built around people, enhancing customer experience, operator efficiency, and environmental responsibility.
Our proprietary software connects and manages a global network of machines, all of which are monitored from our offices.
Our mission takes innovation to more than 50 countries, showcasing a world-class solution with international relevance.
This award represents more than recognition. It affirms the strength of a system that exists nowhere else, scaling globally, and transforming an entire industry.
If you’re ready to launch or scale an ice vending business, this is the perfect moment. Ice Rebus invites visionary entrepreneurs, operators, and investors worldwide to join our expanding global network.
Visit www.icerebus.com to explore how to become a partner, claim your region, and operate with cutting-edge, sustainable technology.
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