Slovenia

PONI Pomurje is a national project aimed at fostering entrepreneurship in Slovenia, offering a 4-month training program for potential entrepreneurs.

The Student Challenges of the University of Maribor initiative connects students with employers through interdisciplinary, problem-solving projects.

A program supporting young adults (15 - 29) who left school or face challenges, helping them resume education, build life skills, and improve employability.

Smetumet rethinks waste through sustainable design and creative awareness, focusing on collaboration and practical solutions for a waste-free future.

Simbio developed the practice in 2008 later supported by municipalities, the Slovenian government and EU funds. Policymakers can adapt and scale Simbio's model.

Discover the Vocational Maturity Tool—a self-assessment resource helping youth navigate education and career choices, with proven success across Europe.

Profiling in PLYA program supports a personalized approach for NEETs, helping 75% re-enter education or gain employment, offering a scalable learning model.

Strategic Research and Innovation Partnership on Circular Economy is the Slovenian network for the efficient and competitive transition to a circular economy.

The purpose of the financial product is to facilitate the financing of the day-to-day running of agricultural holdings and the development of small farms.

Micro loans for micro and small enterprises– also social enterprises in the Eastern or Western Slovenia Cohesion Region.

The Celje Urban Forest is an exemplary case of sustainable management, protection and conservation of forest areas in the immediate vicinity of the city.

DIH Slovenia connects and supports knowledge, business, technologies and other activities to enable industries in building digital competencies and innovation.

CPU Slovenija is a Reuse Center that specializes in refurbishing electronic devices, extending their lifecycle, and reducing electronic waste.

Fostering urban forest benefits through integrated and participatory management for improved quality of life in EU cities – a tested and proven good practice.

Simple small-scale incentives available to SMEs for various purposes where SMEs can receive funds for individual services to strengthen their competitiveness.