You are not alone on your entrepreneurial journey.

In accordance with your needs, we help you at all stages of your entrepreneurial journey. Vision, positive energy and collaboration are not just values – they are the driving force behind every successful entrepreneurial story.

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Current Calls and Tenders

  • JR | Public call for the implementation of comprehensive support services for innovative individuals and innovative start-ups 2026–2029 (JR Start-up Consortium 2026-2029)

    Content support

    Open

    23.01.2026

    JR | Public call for the implementation of comprehensive support services for innovative individuals and innovative start-ups 2026–2029 (JR Start-up Consortium 2026-2029)

    Content support

    Open

    to 23.01.2026

  • V7 | Voucher for co-financing the preparation of project proposals for calls for proposals of the European Innovation Council (EIC) subprogrammes within the Horizon Europe programme

    Subsidy

    Open

    31.03.2028

    V7 | Voucher for co-financing the preparation of project proposals for calls for proposals of the European Innovation Council (EIC) subprogrammes within the Horizon Europe programme

    Subsidy

    Open

    to 31.03.2028

  • V6 | Voucher for co-financing the preparation of project proposals for calls under the second pillar of the EU Framework Programme Horizon Europe

    Subsidy

    Open

    31.03.2028

    V6 | Voucher for co-financing the preparation of project proposals for calls under the second pillar of the EU Framework Programme Horizon Europe

    Subsidy

    Open

    to 31.03.2028

Current news and events

  • 15.01.2026

    In 2026, EUR 159 million of SEF development incentives will be available to companies

  • 24.12.2025

    The Slovenian Entrepreneurship Fund announces a Public Call for Tenders for the Implementation of Comprehensive Support Services for Innovative Individuals and Innovative Start-up Companies 2026–2029

  • 22.12.2025

    Open public call »STEP – Incentives for the development and production of strategic technologies for Europe (JR STEP)« in the amount of EUR 60 million

The Role of SEF

The Slovene Enterprise Fund is the central financial fund for supporting SMEs, start-up, and scale-up companies with measures to reduce various gaps that companies face in the market.

Operational role 1

Financial Incentives

The Slovene Enterprise Fund supports companies in all phases of development – from start-up to growth and expansion into foreign markets. We offer grants, favorable repayable funds, and equity financing, which enable companies to develop faster, increase competitiveness, and gain easier access to capital.

Operational role 2

Specific Incentives

The Slovene Enterprise Fund supports companies in all phases of development – from start-up to growth and expansion into foreign markets. We offer grants, favorable repayable funds, and equity financing, which enable companies to develop faster, increase competitiveness, and gain easier access to capital.

Operational role 3

Development Partnerships

The Slovene Enterprise Fund supports companies in all phases of development – from start-up to growth and expansion into foreign markets. We offer grants, favorable repayable funds, and equity financing, which enable companies to develop faster, increase competitiveness, and gain easier access to capital.

Operational role 4

Promotion of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The Slovene Enterprise Fund supports companies in all phases of development – from start-up to growth and expansion into foreign markets. We offer grants, favorable repayable funds, and equity financing, which enable companies to develop faster, increase competitiveness, and gain easier access to capital.

Operational role 5

Efficient Public Financial Institution

The Slovene Enterprise Fund supports companies in all phases of development – from start-up to growth and expansion into foreign markets. We offer grants, favorable repayable funds, and equity financing, which enable companies to develop faster, increase competitiveness, and gain easier access to capital.

In implementing development incentives, we follow European Union guidelines.

We support sustainable projects

GREEN. CIRCULAR. DIGITAL. SOCIALLY BENEFICIAL

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Central hub for technological opportunities

The role of the national contact point – STEP Slovenia is carried out by the Slovene Enterprise Fund

Great stories start with small steps

Every year, over 4,000 companies take advantage of SEF incentives – and thus take a step forward.
With our support, new ideas are born, companies grow, and success stories are created that inspire.
Success stories are part of our mission – get to know them.

Best Practices Catalog
Andrej Orožen, direktor podjetja DEWESOFT d.o.o.

Andrej Orožen, Director of DEWESOFT d.o.o.

DEWESOFT d.o.o. is a privately-owned Slovenian company involved in data acquisition and the provision of measuring instruments.

Logotip podjetja DEWESoft d.o.o.

Considering the company's growth, the assistance came at the right time, and we thank the Slovenian Entrepreneurship Fund for that.

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Marko Seršen. direktor Energen d.o.o.

Marko Seršen, Director of ENERGEN d.o.o.

ENERGEN d.o.o. is engaged in research and engineering in the field of efficient energy use and renewable energy sources.

Logotip podjetja Energen d.o.o.

In the past, the Slovenian Entrepreneurship Fund has helped us achieve our goals with various financial incentives.

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Direktor podjetja LUMAR

Marko Lukić, Director of LUMAR INŽENIRING d.o.o.

LUMAR INŽENIRING d.o.o. is a Slovenian manufacturer of zero-energy prefabricated buildings.

Logotip podjetja LUMAR INŽENIRING d.o.o.

At Lumar, we have had very positive experiences collaborating with the Slovenian Entrepreneurship Fund, as they have helped us expedite the process of digitalisation and green transition.

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We are your reliable partner on the path to success.

We listen to your story.

Your story is unique – that is why our offer is tailored to you.

We provide you with support and trust.

With an individual approach, we build lasting and trustworthy relationships.

Your success is our priority.

We actively seek solutions that support you in development and growth.

We believe in the power of collaboration.

We believe in you and your story.

SEF in numbers

892.49

million EUR

Current value of active portfolio

15.695

Active contracts in portfolio

35 %

Companies in portfolio are technology or development-oriented

135.94

million EUR

Approved incentives

3.301

Supported companies

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