Startups incentives in slovenia

​Since 2008 the Slovenian Enterprise Fund has been offering financial support for newly established innovative enterprises with a high growth potential. The focus has been at enterprises at the beginning of their business journey and are developing innovative products for the wider market as well as processes and services with a high added value.
 
These incentives provide financial support to young enterprises in the first development phase, which covers the setting up of an enterprise, the creation of a minimum viable product (MVP) based on own development, the creation of an entrepreneurial team, a direct transfer of knowledge and knowledge institutions into the business environment. 
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This is the most extensive group of newly established young innovative enterprises that show potential for rapid growth and need the most favourable financial sources at the beginning of their business journey. The call for  proposal is composed of two phases: pre-selection and complete project proposal. The successful startup can gain up to 54k euro in grants funding.
 
In addition to financial suppport, the startups can benefit also from free consulting services, provided by eminent mentors and coaches. This  measure »Startup Incentives« is  the first part of the comprehensive Support Programme for young enterprises in Slovenia.

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Author
Chamber of Craft & Small Businesses of Slovenia