Local contact points in Slovenia

University of Primorska (UP), Slovenia’s third largest public university, is a dynamic institution established in 2003, focused on high-quality education and interdisciplinary research. It specialises in the blue economy, sustainability, health, and social innovation and actively collaborates with

Chamber of Craft and Small Business of Slovenia (CCSBS) is the largest and most representative organisation for SMEs in Slovenia, uniting over 62 regional chambers and operating the country’s largest business support network. It provides comprehensive services in business development, education

Jožef Stefan Institute (JSI) is Slovenia’s leading public research organisation, employing over 1,000 researchers across natural sciences, engineering, and information technologies. It plays a key role in technology transfer, innovation management, and collaboration with industry, also founding the

University of Maribor (UM) is Slovenia’s second largest and one of the most research-active universities, acting as a bridge between academia and the economy. It fosters entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and knowledge transfer through its faculties, research centres, and innovation support

Regional Development Agency for Podravje – Maribor (RRA Podravje – Maribor) is the leading development agency in the Podravje region, supporting economic growth, entrepreneurship, and internationalisation. With extensive experience in EU projects and B2B matchmaking, it provides dedicated support to