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PONI project success stories

Meet our participants who, with the help of the PONI program, turned their business idea into a successful entrepreneurial journey.

Boštjan Šumnik

A masseur and therapist who helps people achieve balance in their daily lives.

Živa Grešovnik

A veterinarian who takes care of your animals not only with love, but also with knowledge and professionalism.

Petra Šteharnik

The owner and soul of a boutique store and bookstore with the slogan "A gift to yourself, and to others."

Nina Naveršnik

Ceramic artist who connects nature, art and inner peace

Mojca Urlep

A style consultant who helps people glow with colors and cuts

Neža Skuk

A kinesiologist who restores confidence in the body through movement

Oleksandra Riazanova

Teacher and mentor of Slovenian language education for foreigners, combining language, culture and integration into a new environment.

Barbara Jevšnikar

A kinesitherapist who restores quality of life through movement

Katja Hamler

An interior designer with a vision for the offices of the future

Martina Marolt

A fashion designer with a vision of sustainable style for the modern woman

Mitja Kumprej

A kinesitherapist who uses movement to restore balance and vitality to her clients

About the project

The expected result of the project is the inclusion of 106 potential entrepreneurs, who will develop 106 business plans and present 106 minimally acceptable products on the market. The goal is to achieve a minimum of 30% successful exits into entrepreneurship.

The project is implemented within the framework of the European Cohesion Policy Programme 2021-2027 in Slovenia, Priority 1: Innovative Knowledge Society, Specific Objective RSO1.3. Strengthening sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs and creating jobs in SMEs, including through productive investments (ERDF).

The project is co-financed by the Republic of Slovenia and the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). For the project "Enterprising over Challenges in the Carinthia Region – PONI RRA Koroška" worth EUR 1,538,272.00, the ERDF will contribute EUR 615,308.80, and the Republic of Slovenia will contribute EUR 922,963.20.

Project duration: November 1, 2023 – December 31, 2028

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