The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Digital, Innovation, and Green Technology Project (P180755) Digital, Innovation, and Green Technology Project (P180755) EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA | Croatia | IBRD/IDA | Investment Project Financing (IPF) | FY 2023 | Seq No: 2 | Archived on 25-Apr-2024 | ISR00229 Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Science and Education 1. OBJECTIVE 1.1 Development Objective Original Development Objective (Approved as part of Approval package on 22-Jun-2023) The project development objective is to advance research and innovation with a digital and green focus through enhancing institutional infrastructure and research performance of research organizations and firms. Has the Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project Objective? No 2. COMPONENTS Name Programs for digital and green research and innovation:(Cost 43,900,000.00) Enabling institutional conditions for digital and green research and innovation:(Cost 72,500,000.00) 3. OVERALL RATINGS Name Previous Current Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall ESS Performance --- Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating Moderate Moderate 4. KEY ISSUES & STATUS Apr 26, 2024 Page 1 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Digital, Innovation, and Green Technology Project (P180755) 4.1 Implementation Status and Key Decisions Since completing the conditions of effectiveness on October 24, 2023, the Government of Croatia has established a Project Steering Committee. Additionally, the Ministry of Science and Education is working on meeting the two conditions for disbursement: finalizing the Grant Operations Manual and signing an Implementation Agreement with the Croatian Science Foundation. 5. SYSTEMATIC OPERATIONS RISK-RATING TOOL Rating at Approval Last Approved Rating Risk Category Approval Package - ISR Seq. 01 - 25 Oct Proposed Rating 22 Jun 2023 2023 Political and Governance Moderate Moderate Moderate Macroeconomic Low Low Low Sector Strategies and Policies Moderate Moderate Moderate Technical Design of Project or Program Moderate Moderate Moderate Institutional Capacity for Implementation and Moderate Moderate Moderate Sustainability Fiduciary Moderate Moderate Moderate Environment and Social Moderate Moderate Moderate Stakeholders Low Low Low Overall Moderate Moderate Moderate Apr 26, 2024 Page 2 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Digital, Innovation, and Green Technology Project (P180755) 6. RESULTS 6.1 PDO Indicators by PDO Outcomes Enhance institutional infrastructure Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) Closing Period Indicator Name Value Month/Year Value Date Value Date Value Month/Year 0.00 Mar/2023 0.00 10-Oct-2023 200,000,000.0 Dec/2028 0 Total value in Euros of Comments on The indicator measures the value of RDI funding in the portfolio of the Ministry of Science and programs benefiting from achieving targets Education that benefited from support for program design, M&E, application support to measures to advance strengthen the pipeline, and other forms of implementation support. institutional capacity (Number) The indicator represents the outcome of capacity building and technical assistance support for the design, implementation, and M&E of research and innovation programs. Total value in Euros of 0.00 Mar/2023 0.00 10-Oct-2023 15,000,000.00 Dec/2028 programs benefiting Comments on The indicator measures the amount of funding for programs supporting digital RDI, as from measures to achieving targets described in calls for proposals, that benefited from support for program design, M&E, advance institutional application support to strengthen the pipeline, and other forms of implementation support. capacity: digital (Number) Total value in Euros of 0.00 Mar/2023 0.00 10-Oct-2023 15,000,000.00 Dec/2028 programs benefiting Comments on The indicator measures the amount of funding for programs supporting green RDI, as from measures to achieving targets described in calls for proposals, that benefited from support for program design, M&E , advance institutional application support to strengthen the pipeline, and other forms of implementation support. capacity: green (Number) Number of researchers using 0.00 Mar/2023 0.00 10-Oct-2023 200.00 Jun/2028 Apr 26, 2024 Page 3 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Digital, Innovation, and Green Technology Project (P180755) improved research Comments on The indicator measures the number of researchers using improved research infrastructure infrastructure facilities achieving targets facilities funded through grants provided by the project. (Number) The indicator refers to the use of research or technology infrastructure that is going to be built with the project’s support. 0.00 Mar/2023 0.00 10-Oct-2023 10,000,000.00 Jun/2028 Comments on The indicator measures the value of research and innovation funding programs achieving targets complemented. This refers to RDI support programs that have secured financing but are Total value in Euros of missing complementary elements that are key to enhancing their effectiveness, such as pre- research and innovation screeningpplicants, professionalization of research centers, piloting new interventions, programs complemented developing the innovation ecosystem, and supporting the peer review process. (Number) The indicator captures the influence/impact of the project’s complementarity activities on the effectivenss of research and innovation programs. Enhance research performance of research organizations and firms Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) Closing Period Indicator Name Value Month/Year Value Date Value Date Value Month/Year 0.00 Mar/2023 0.00 10-Oct-2023 40,000,000.00 Jun/2028 Comments on The indicator measures the value of of potential RDI projects from DIGIT beneficiaries. Total value in Euros of achieving targets potential RDI projects from The indicator reflects unlocking opportunities for further financing. The indicator measures DIGIT beneficiaries the value of pre-commercial RDI subprojects which have advanced their research as a result of (Number) project’s support under Component 2, and which might seek further funding to advance on the path towards commercializaton. Total value in Euros of 0.00 Mar/2023 0.00 10-Oct-2023 15,000,000.00 Jun/2028 potential RDI projects Comments on The indicator measures the value of potential RDI projects from DIGIT beneficiaries, tagged as from DIGIT achieving targets digital. beneficiaries (digital) (Number) Apr 26, 2024 Page 4 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Digital, Innovation, and Green Technology Project (P180755) Total value in Euros of 0.00 Mar/2023 0.00 10-Oct-2023 15,000,000.00 Jun/2028 potential RDI projects Comments on The indicator measures the value of potential RDI projects from DIGIT beneficiaries, tagged as from DIGIT achieving targets green. beneficiaries (green) (Number) 6.2 Intermediate Results Indicators by Components Programs for digital and green research and innovation Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) Closing Period Indicator Name Value Month/Year Value Date Value Date Value Month/Year Number of beneficiaries of 0.00 Mar/2023 0.00 10-Oct-2023 70.00 Jun/2028 grants for pre-commercial Comments on The indicator measures the number of entities awarded with pre-commercial applied R&D and R&D and Challenge Fund achieving targets of the Challenge program grants. This does not include only lead beneficiaries, but all the (Number) entities that are beneficiaries in the financed sub-project. Number of 0.00 Mar/2023 0.00 10-Oct-2023 50.00 Jun/2028 beneficiaries of grants Comments on The indicator measures the number of entities awarded with for pre-commercial applied R&D for pre-commercial achieving targets and of the Challenge program grants, tagged in applications to calls for proposals as digital. R&D and Challenge Fund, of which digital (Number) Number of 0.00 Mar/2023 0.00 10-Oct-2023 20.00 Jun/2028 beneficiaries of grants Comments on The indicator measures the number of entities awarded with pre-commercial applied R&D and for pre-commercial achieving targets Challenge program grants, tagged in applications to calls for proposals as green. R&D and Challenge Fund, of which green (Number) Number of beneficiaries of 0.00 Mar/2023 0.00 10-Oct-2023 15.00 Jun/2028 Apr 26, 2024 Page 5 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Digital, Innovation, and Green Technology Project (P180755) grants for Synergies program Comments on The indicator measures the number entities awarded with grants from the Synergies program. (Number) achieving targets Number of 0.00 Mar/2023 0.00 10-Oct-2023 4.00 Jun/2028 beneficiaries of grants Comments on The indicator measures the number of entities awarded with grants from the Synergies for Synergies program achieving targets program tagged as digital according to their application form. with a focus on digital (Number) Number of 0.00 Mar/2023 0.00 10-Oct-2023 3.00 Jun/2028 beneficiaries of grants Comments on The indicator measures the number of entities awarded with grants from the Synergies for Synergies program achieving targets program tagged as green according to their application form. with a focus on green (Number) Total value in Euro of private 0.00 Mar/2023 0.00 10-Oct-2023 10,000,000.00 Jun/2028 capital mobilized for digital Comments on The indicator measures the value of funding directly matched to (1) pre-commercial R&D, (2) and green innovation achieving targets Challenge program, and (3) Synergies program. financing (Number) Enabling institutional conditions for digital and green research and innovation Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) Closing Period Indicator Name Value Month/Year Value Date Value Date Value Month/Year Number of program 0.00 Mar/2023 0.00 10-Oct-2023 500.00 Jun/2028 applicants and beneficiaries Comments on The indicator measures the number of applicants and beneficiaries receiving institutional supported (Number) achieving targets support by project activities within the Ministry of Science and Education M&E unit within Ministry of No Mar/2023 No 10-Oct-2023 Yes Jun/2028 Science and Education Comments on The indicator measures whether the unit received expert inputs and trainings for capacity supported (Yes/No) achieving targets building in monitoring and evaluation of research and innovation programs M&E Policy Analysis No No Yes Unit workplan Comments on The indicator measures whether the M&E Policy Analysis Unit has established a workplan established (Yes/No) achieving targets defining key processes and tasks of the Unit. Apr 26, 2024 Page 6 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Digital, Innovation, and Green Technology Project (P180755) Policy support unit within the No Mar/2023 No 10-Oct-2023 Yes Jun/2028 Ministry of Science and Comments on The indicator measures whether the unit is operational and staffed with capacity to assess the Education dedicated to achieving targets quality of research and innovation plans, monitor their implementation and guide research performance-based funding organizations through this process for research organizations established (Yes/No) Number of research 0.00 Mar/2023 0.00 10-Oct-2023 2.00 Jun/2028 infrastructure projects Comments on The indicator measures the number of research infrastructure projects completed during the completed with project achieving targets project implementation period support (Number) 0.00 Mar/2023 0.00 14-Apr-2024 0.00 14-Apr-2024 3.00 Dec/2028 Numbers of programs Comments on The indicator measures the number of programs complemented through piloting new complemented (Number) achieving targets interventions, developing the innovation ecosystem, and supporting the peer review process. 0.00 Mar/2023 0.00 10-Oct-2023 1,000.00 Dec/2028 Number of firms supported Comments on The indicator measures the number of unique users on diagnostic toolkits (one for digital with digital or green achieving targets technologies and one for green technologies) to provide firms with immediate insights into diagnostics (Number) their current technology adoption and areas for improvement. Number of female-led 0.00 Apr/2023 0.00 14-Apr-2024 0.00 14-Apr-2024 200.00 Dec/2028 firms supported with Comments on The indicator measures the number of unique users on diagnostic toolkits (one for digital digital or green achieving targets technologies and one for green technologies) that provide female-led firms with immediate diagnostics (Number) insights into their current technology adoption and areas for improvement. Number of service providers 0.00 Mar/2023 0.00 10-Oct-2023 10.00 Dec/2024 trained for technology Comments on The indicator measures the number of service providers that completed training for scouting (Number) achieving targets technology scouting. 0.00 Mar/2023 0.00 10-Oct-2023 35.00 Jun/2028 Number of firms supported Comments on The indicator measures the number of grants awarded for technology scouting services to by technology scouting achieving targets firms to help define specific research needs and connect them to capacities in research (Number) organizations. Apr 26, 2024 Page 7 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Digital, Innovation, and Green Technology Project (P180755) Number of research centers 0.00 Mar/2023 0.00 14-Apr-2024 0.00 14-Apr-2024 15.00 Dec/2026 receiving grants for Comments on The indicator measures the number of research centers supported with grants to professionalization achieving targets professionalize the management of research infrastructure. (Number) Grievances addressed within 0.00 Mar/2023 0.00 10-Oct-2023 100.00 Jun/2028 the stipulated service Comments on The indicator measures the value of funding directly matched to (1) pre-commercial R&D, (2) standards (Percentage) achieving targets Challenge program, and (3) Synergies program. (Percentage) 0.00 Mar/2023 0.00 14-Apr-2024 0.00 14-Apr-2024 5.00 Jun/2028 Number of consultations Comments on The indicator measures the number of stakeholder meetings organized to consult aspects of meetings organized achieving targets project implementation and provide feedback on actions how these have been improved (Number) based on feedback. Share of beneficiaries 0.00 0.00 70.00 who report satisfaction Comments on The indicator measures the number of questionnaire or survey respondents (beneficiaries) with the Project's achieving targets that indicate they are satisfied or highly satisfied with the project's engagement process engagement process divided by the total number of respondents. (Percentage) Percentage of female 23.00 Mar/2023 23.00 10-Oct-2023 30.00 Jun/2028 applicants for grants Comments on The indicator measures the percentage of female applicants to research and innovation (Percentage) achieving targets programs supported by the project’s gender outreach activities. Apr 26, 2024 Page 8 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Digital, Innovation, and Green Technology Project (P180755) 7. DATA ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 7.1 Cumulative Disbursements 7.2 Disbursements (by loan) Loan/Credit/TF Status Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed IBRD-95580 Effective 116.40 116.40 0.00 0.55 115.85 0.47% 7.3 Key Dates (by loan) Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Signing Effectiveness Orig. Closing Rev. Closing IBRD-95580 Effective 22-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2023 24-Oct-2023 29-Dec-2028 29-Dec-2028 8. KEY DATES Apr 26, 2024 Page 9 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Digital, Innovation, and Green Technology Project (P180755) Key Events Planned Actual Approval 22-Jun-2023 22-Jun-2023 Effectiveness 24-Oct-2023 24-Oct-2023 Mid-Term Review No. 01 29-Jun-2026 Operation Closing/Cancellation 29-Dec-2028 9. RESTRUCTURING HISTORY 10. ASSOCIATED OPERATION(S) There are no associated operations Apr 26, 2024 Page 10 of 10