In 2015, we established the Slovenian Innovation Hub, which started its activities in 2016 to connect and promote R&D teams in academic and business spheres. Along these lines, we also established the University of Ljubljana global alumni and associates network (SMUL) to bring together scientists, professors and other respectable persons connected with Slovenia and who work in academic, research and development spheres abroad. In the Creative Way to Practical Knowledge project, we sought creative and innovative solutions for a variety of practical challenges posed by companies. We continued the tradition of granting the Rector’s Award for the best Innovation of the University of Ljubljana, which has connected researchers and students with the world of entrepreneurship for the past six years, and for the first time we organised the international Falling Walls Lab event, intended for the presentation of breakthrough research works, business plans, innovative projects and ideas by young persons.
The Social Entrepreneurship Centre, an interdisciplinary consortium of University of Ljubljana members, was established to develop research, education, counselling and other support activities in social entrepreneurship. The activities of career centres are strengthened every year, thus promoting cooperation with employers, organisations and alumni clubs.
