A Croatian robotaxi project spearheaded by Mate Rimac’s Verne is facing significant uncertainty. The company may be required to return €89.7 million in funding if the project is deemed unsuccessful. This revelation casts doubt on the future of the highly anticipated autonomous vehicle initiative within the country. The financial implications could be substantial for Verne and signal a setback for Croatian ambitions in the emerging robotaxi market. Details surrounding the criteria for project success and the assessment process remain limited. The future of Verne and its robotaxi development now hinges on the outcome of this funding evaluation. This news raises questions about the viability of ambitious tech projects relying on substantial public or investor funding.