Public call for proposals for incentives for the start-up of innovative companies in 2026

Subject of the public tender

The public call for the selection of operations is partly financed by the European Union, namely from the European Regional Development Fund (hereinafter: ERDF). The public call for the selection of operations is implemented within the framework of the "Programme for the Implementation of European Cohesion Policy in the period 2021-2027": policy objective "CP 1: A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional connectivity in the field of ICT"; priority task: "PN 1: Innovative knowledge society"; specific objective: "RSO1.3: Strengthening sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs and job creation in SMEs, including through productive investments (ERDF)".

Purpose of the call:

The purpose of the call is to encourage young innovative companies (start-ups) to realize their development potential and commercialize products, processes and services that primarily focus on areas consistent with the principles of climate neutrality, circular economy and the smart specialization strategy (S5).

Tenderer (institution):

Public Fund of the Republic of Slovenia for Entrepreneurship

Submission deadline:

12. 3. 2026