Innovators and creators need the right environment, tools, and support for developing their ideas.
Below are various opportunities presented by our partners that can assist you in furthering the development of your projects.
Vesna Deeptech Fund
The Vesna Fund is the first regional deeptech fund aimed at promoting the development and launch of scientific and technological innovations in areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, energy, healthcare, biomaterials, cybersecurity, and many others (with the exception of medical research).
They will invest in both early-stage innovations (TRL3-4) and companies that are already entering the market.
Labs to Market
The Labs to Market program enables researchers from the University of Ljubljana to connect with entrepreneurial individuals and potentially continue their joint path to success in the market.
Join if you want to:
- develop a commercialization plan,
- expand your team,
- shape your pitch,
- receive support from expert mentors.
The program is led by the Ljubljana University Incubator (LUI).
EIT Jumpstarter
Jumpstarter is an excellent springboard for anyone needing support to make the business leap from idea to the first steps of a startup.
The program is suitable for those who haven't yet established their own company. Participants receive mentorship, education, networking opportunities, and connections with potential industry partners such as Nestlé, Pepsico, GE Healthcare, Siemens, Philips, Roche, suppliers, early customers, and more.
The best teams compete for a prize of 10.000 €.
Commercialization Reactor
The Commercialization Reactor is an international platform for the commercialization of science, working to establish international scientifically based startups.
The project is already creating success stories, as the platform has significantly contributed to the success of the University of Ljubljana spin-off company, Elogium Probiotics, where researchers from the Biotechnical Faculty of the University of Ljubljana are also involved.