**Zagreb – 2 September 2026 (HINA)** – Croatian mobility start‑up Verne, which is developing an autonomous robotaxi service, announced that it is prepared to return €89.7 million of European Union funding should the project fail to meet the performance targets set by the EU.
The statement, made in Zagreb, comes as the robotaxi programme approaches a critical evaluation phase. Verne said it will repay the EU grant in full if the agreed‑upon milestones are not achieved, underscoring the company’s commitment to the initiative’s success.
The EU funding, allocated to support the development of autonomous‑vehicle technology in Croatia, totals €89.7 million. Details of the specific targets and the timeline for the final assessment were not disclosed in the announcement.
The offer to repay the grant has been reported by *Croatia Week*, which cited the HINA news agency. No further comment was provided by EU officials or other stakeholders at the time of publication.
Article source: croatiaweek.com | Image credit: Croatia Week
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