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

P7 2026 | Microcredits 2026
Credit/Microcredit

Open
13.02.2026

P7 2026 | Microcredits 2026

Credit/Microcredit

Open
to 13.02.2026
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
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

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Information day for the STEP public tender in Novo mesto
02.02.2026

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The Role of SEF in the Entrepreneurial Environment

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

For companies at all stages of development

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

Operational role 2

Specific Incentives

For strengthening business and development competencies

In addition to financial support, we also provide companies with comprehensive content programs that strengthen entrepreneurs’ business and development competencies. Vouchers, mentoring, training and networking, consulting and networking are available. These programs help companies develop knowledge, improve competitiveness and accelerate growth in domestic and foreign markets.

Operational role 3

Development Partnerships

Key to promoting economic development and technological progress

SEF’s development partnerships connect companies, research organizations and other stakeholders to promote innovation, digital transformation and sustainable growth. They provide participating companies with access to knowledge, networking, funding and new market opportunities.

Operational role 4

Promotion of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Through various programs, events and initiatives, we promote entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity

Through various programs, events and initiatives, we promote entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity – with the aim of encouraging the development of successful, sustainably oriented companies that contribute to the growth of the Slovenian economy.

Operational role 5

Efficient Public Financial Institution

We adhere to the principles of simplicity, clarity, and transparency, and we consider ESG principles in our operations.

As an effective public institution, we adhere to the principles of simplicity, clarity and transparency, and take ESG principles (environmental, social and governance) into account in our operations.

In implementing development incentives, we follow European Union guidelines.

We support sustainable projects

GREEN. CIRCULAR. DIGITAL. SOCIALLY BENEFICIAL

ESG tool

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.

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