The purpose of the product is to encourage young, innovative companies (start-ups) to realise their development potentials and commercialise products, processes and services, which primarily focus on areas consistent with the principles of climate neutrality, circular economy and the Smart Specialisation Strategy (S5).

The subject of the product is co-financing (subsidy) the start-up of innovative companies, the development of MVP (minimum viable product) and the launch of market products on the market.

• have a product still in the development phase and not yet completed (the prototype phase is desirable);
• have an idea for an innovative product/service that they and their team may have already validated with early users;
• have a knowledgeable team and a clear idea of how they will develop a product/service and bring it to market.

• EUR 2.16 million

• 13. 2. 2026 in Ur. l. RS, no. 11/2026

• EUR 72,000 (paid in three instalments)
  • First instalment: up to EUR 12,000 by 21. 7. 2026
  • Second instalment: up to EUR 21,000 by 28. 2. 2027
  • Third instalment: up to EUR 39,000 by 31. 3. 2028
• 100% coverage of eligible costs

Between February 17 and March 3, 2026, eight start-up training sessions will take place in various Slovenian cities/towns, where potential applicants can obtain more detailed information about the P2 2026 call and assess the quality of their innovative business idea through a series of lectures and practical exercises.

The start-up training sessions will be conducted in various locations by the following selected institutions from the support environment for innovative start-up entrepreneurship:

• Brief presentation of other SEF incentives and the broader ecosystem for innovative start-up companies

• development of an innovative business idea, with an emphasis on the inclusion of sustainability aspects;
• building a business model using the ‘business model canvas’ tool;
• preparation of a short presentation (‘pitch’) in video format;
• company establishment and key performance indicators.

• The start-up training will conclude with short (i.e., 90-second) presentations or pitches of participants’ innovative business ideas (individuals or teams).
• Pitches will be public.
• Participation of other stakeholders from the startup ecosystem will also be enabled.

• At the end of the training, the trainers will provide short (maximum 10 min) individual consultations to startups.
• Individual consultation is not a condition for issuing a certificate of attendance.

• You receive 7 points (out of 100 points) – attendance at start-up training is not mandatory, but it brings 7 points (out of 100 points) in the criteria for evaluating applications.
• You get all the necessary knowledge and instructions at the training on how to successfully complete the application for the call for proposals

• Main condition: innovative, market-oriented companies – the products and services offered, which are the result of development, must be market-oriented
• The operation must be consistent with at least one priority area from the Smart Specialisation Strategy (S5)
• Company registration: between January 1, 2025, and February 28, 2026, with the competent authority
• Status of a micro and small enterprise with its registered office in the Republic of Slovenia
• The company applying must not be in difficulty
• The company must not fall into the excluded sector
• Projected profitable operations no later than 2028
• Development must take place in the company; exceptionally, it is possible to use the knowledge of external experts or institutions for areas that the company is unable to develop/does not know how to develop
• »de minimis aid«

• Applications are submitted electronically via the Fund’s ePortal .
• The application deadline for submission is March 12, 2026, by 2:00 PM.

Publication of the public tender in Ur. l. Official Gazette No. 11/2026 dated 13. 2. 2026:

• Public Call P2 2026
• Tender Documentation P2 2026
• Development phases and milestones
• Slovenian Strategy for Sustainable Smart Specialisation (S5)
• Special Conditions for Call P2 2026
• Form – Authorization for Signing and Submitting the Application

• Before completing the application form, the applicant registers and creates a company profile
• If the applicant needs assistance in preparing the application, he can add an authorized person who is also registered on the Fund’s ePortal
• You can view the operation of the ePortal for submitting the application in the presentation video

• Application Form with Applicant’s Declarations – ePortal (completion of the electronic P2 2026 form)
• Presentation of the start-up project (textual part)
• Presentation of the start-up project (financial annex)

• Content of the request
• Form 3 – Beneficiary’s report on the achievement of set goals
• Form 4 – Mentor’s report
• List of start-up mentors

• (02) 234 12 72
• (02) 234 12 67
• (02) 234 12 64
• or by e-mail: razpisi@podjetniskisklad.si