This final paper has been made for the purpose of researching institutional supports and their programmes which young entrepreneurs in Međimurje County can use when they start or improve their businesses. Međimurje County is suitable for development of entrepreneurship for young people due to its geological, infrastructural, and social benefits, which all contribute to establishing positive, competitive advantages in this county. Young people are attracted to try their hand at their own entrepreneurial ventures. Support institutions in the county help them become aware of the county's potential, provide the necessary support at different stages of development of their entrepreneurial ventures and provide conditions for stable business. In order to determine the functionality of the support infrastructure within the county, the theoretical basis of the Triangle of support to small and medium enterprises in Međimurje County was used. By collecting data on specifics of the county’s entrepreneurship, analysing support institutions and their programmes and research conducted on young entrepreneurs in Međimurje, it was determined that Međimurje County has a great potential in the further development of the entrepreneurship. This was proved by the survey in which almost all young entrepreneurs were introduced and informed about the government and local institutional support offered to them and most of the respondents made use of these supports. Young future entrepreneurs in Međimurje need more business networking, consulting, workshops, etc. Financial support remains a priority, but a better opportunity for business expansion and personal development is seen in making new partnerships and education.