ERKON
A company with tradition & curiosity
ERKON is a privately owned business founded 30 years ago in Croatia, initially specializing in engineering and technical consulting.
Today we are deeply committed to shaping a sustainable future through our work. Our multidisciplinary team integrates expertise from both social and technical sciences, ensuring a holistic approach to every challenge. With extensive experience at both strategic and project levels, we firmly believe that collaboration is the key to achieving sustainability goals and creating a better future for generations to come.
Our mission is to design and implement projects with a clear and long-lasting positive impact on society, the environment, and climate, while also fostering economic growth.
We work in…
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
The vision of green, healthy and livable cities is what motivates us. Aware of the challenges in sustainable urban development, we are committed to addressing them with effective solutions.
EDUCATION
We are cooperating with academia, industry and businesses to build capacities in various sectors and for different target audiences. High-quality education always offers various perspectives!
SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY
We are committed to holistic mobility planning, as its value lies in integrating various modes of transport while considering social, environmental, and economic factors.
INNOVATION
Innovative solutions and concepts are key to driving progress. We actively seek to connect solution providers with those who need them most.
ARCHITECTURE
Architectural design and engineering have been the core of our business, and we will forever be passionate about aesthetics and the quality of the built environment.
CLIMATE
Climate-related impacts are a horizontal concern in our every project, as these challenges affect all sectors, from infrastructure and transportation to education and public health.
OUR PROJECTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT: EDUCATION
Young talents on the go!
ChargeUp Summer School 2.0 in Croatia is a continuation of a 2025 project that contributes to closing the knowledge gap within the area of energy efficient urban mobility by raising the abilities of RIS university students – as future urban mobility professionals – to implement and leverage new technologies, additionally strengthening their capacities to act as innovators and entrepreneurs with greater social awareness.
The Summer School builds on the knowledge triangle integration practices by engaging academia, businesses, industry and cities. It is designed as a combination of a challenge-based courses and study trips. One of the strongest point of ChargeUp is an active engagement and support of industry, that will enable first-hand exchange between the participants and local energy and mobility champions.
We are implementing this project during 2026 and 2027 with an experienced partner – REGEA, supported by EIT Urban Mobility.
Find out more on the programme landing page.
She Creates Change
She CreatesChange aims to build capacity in innovation and entrepreneurship by addressing gender gaps in urban mobility across RIS regions.
It integrates two flagship initiatives: Girls Code Camp, expanding a proven STREAM-based programme into two summer camps for 40 girls in Croatia and Women for Impact, newly developed initiative with two gamified 3-week learning cycles for 40 women from diverse sectors, fostering leadership, creativity, and systems thinking for mobility innovation.
Implemented in several cycles during 2026 by ERKON and Poduzetnički centar Krapinsko-zagorske županije, the project equips girls and women with technical, creative, and leadership skills to act as future innovators and change-makers, advancing diversity and inclusion in the mobility ecosystem.
To learn more, visit the programme landing page.
ChargeUp 2.0 and SheCreatesChange are supported by EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union. EIT Urban Mobility acts to accelerate positive change on mobility to make urban spaces more liveable. Learn more: eiturbanmobility.eu
News
Find out what we’ve been up to lately!
In 2026 ChargeUp 2.0 Concludes with Innovative Solutions and Valuable Lessons
After seven intensive days of learning, collaboration and innovation, the ChargeUp 2.0 International Summer School 2026, powered by EIT Urban Mobility, has officially come to an end on July 24.
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We have selected the Women for Impact 2026 participants!
We are proud to congratulate all the selected participants of the inaugural Women for Impact programme, whose applications, experience, and motivation have earned them a place in this unique initiative!
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We have been awarded the EIT Label for three of our programmes
ChargeUp 2.0, our upgraded summer school programme, has been awarded the EIT Label by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). The same label has also been awarded to two of our programmes, Women for Impact and Girls Code Camp, developed under the She Creates Change project.
Read moreThe Core of Our Team
Petra Grgasović
CEO / Head of Project Management
Master of Engineering in Architecture and Urbanism with university postgraduate specialisation in Environmental Engineering Member of Croatian Chamber of Architects, EUI Peer Review Expert, URBACT Lead Expert and project evaluator (mobility, climate and innovation).
More than 17 years of professional experience.
Erna Gavrilović
Founder / Chief Architect
Master of Engineering in Architecture and Urbanism and a member of Croatian Chamber of Architects with a licence to prepare conservation studies, architectural surveys and technical designs for immovable cultural property. Experienced in construction supervision.
More than 35 years of professional experience.
Ante Grgasović
Senior Communication Manager
Master of Graphic Engineering and Design, who is also an experienced Gestalt therapist and communication trainer. He is experienced in creating different types of visual communication content. Active in education activities.
More than 18 years of professional experience.
Neven Zenko
Project Assistant
Master of Science in Sociology, Master of Arts in English Language, and a Master of Science in Applied Cognitive Science! Has relevant experience in designing and implementing educational activities and qualitative analysis.
More than 2 years of professional experience.
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