The project will be implemented with the support of 11 Croatian institutions, the City of Split reported on Thursday, underscoring that the goal is to make science more accessible, encourage decision-making based on scientific facts, and bring research closer to citizens of all generations.
More than 70 international organisations will participate in the creation of the scientific programme in 2026, said the City of Split, which will pay special attention to the development of scientifically based decision-making with an emphasis on sustainable and informed solutions to social challenges.
"The successful application of the City of Split for the Science Comes to Town project is confirmation that we are building a society that values knowledge, research, and innovation," said Mayor Ivica Puljak.
European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva also underscored the importance of the project. By connecting citizens to science and scientists to new opportunities, we are shaping a Europe where innovation is part of everyday life, she said.
These initiatives, she added, are key to bringing science to the heart of our cities, helping young scientists build their future or turning ideas into concrete solutions.
The project is being implemented within the framework of the European university alliance SEA-EU.