Project “DIGIZ” is implemented within the framework of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan 2021–2026 and is financed by European Union funds through the NextGenerationEU instrument.
On Wednesday, 17 December 2025, a ceremonial signing of grant agreements for the implementation of institutional research projects under Call IIP-581-2025 was held in the Library of the Faculty of Economics & Business – Zagreb.
The grant agreement for the implementation of the institutional research project Digital Technologies and User Experience in the Health Sector of the Republic of Croatia – DIGIZ was signed between the Faculty of Economics & Business - Zagreb, represented by the Dean, Professor Sanja Sever Mališ and Assistant Professor Dalia Suša Vugec, in the capacity of the project leader, thereby formalizing the start of the project and securing financial support for the planned research activities.
The DIGIZ project is funded by European Union through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan 2021–2026, within the NextGenerationEU instrument.
On Monday, 22 December 2025, starting at 10:00 a.m., the kick-off meeting of the project team for the institutional research project “Digital Technologies and User Experience in the Health Sector of the Republic of Croatia – DIGIZ” was held.
The meeting brought together the project team and focused on key organizational and implementation topics for the first project year: confirming the agenda, a brief review of the grant agreement signing, an overview of the implementation plan and activities, the financial plan and procurement plan, and agreement on the project’s visual identity and communication standards.
Immediate next steps were also agreed, including the development of a project management plan and risk matrix, preparation of an operational implementation plan, launching the project website, and setting up the project’s social media profiles, as well as preparing the procurement plan for 2026.
The second meeting of the DIGIZ project research team was held on Thursday, 5 March 2026, at 12:00. The meeting focused on planning and coordinating upcoming project activities to support the continued development of research on digital technologies in healthcare.
Key elements of project implementation were presented during the meeting, including the project management plan, operational plan, and risk matrix. The team also discussed communication activities and the project’s digital visibility.
Regular coordination helps align the team’s work and guide the next stages of the project. The DIGIZ team continues its research on digital health and user experience in the Republic of Croatia, with further updates and activities to be published on the project website.
The third coordination meeting of the DIGIZ research team was held on Monday, 31 August 2026, at 14:00, online via Google Meet. The meeting focused on reviewing project progress and planning activities for the remainder of the first project year.
Project leader Dalia Suša Vugec, PhD, presented the semi-annual evaluation of project activities, the objectives achieved, and progress in implementing the operational plan. The team also reviewed website traffic metrics, social media activities, and the publication schedule to support the project’s continued visibility.
Team members discussed the procurement of literature, software, and licences needed for further research. A review of the literature on digital maturity in healthcare was also proposed as a basis for preparing the next research paper.
Regular coordination supports the monitoring of project results and the alignment of upcoming research activities. The DIGIZ team continues its research on digital technologies and user experience in the healthcare sector in Croatia.