Slovene Enterprise Fund publishes public call – Prototyping Voucher
Date of publication: 06.11.2026
From business idea to first prototype
The purpose of the voucher is to encourage companies to develop a prototype, i.e. the first test version of a new product or service. A prototype allows companies to verify whether their idea works in practice, identify any shortcomings, and improve it before further development or market entry.
Up to EUR 5,000 in non-repayable funds for prototype development
Companies can obtain up to 60% co-financing of eligible costs, or between EUR 500 and EUR 5,000 in non-repayable funds, for services provided by external contractors related to the design, planning, programming, production, and testing of physical or digital prototypes.
Who can apply and by when?
The public call is open to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in Slovenia that are entered in the register of innovative start-up companies and meet the conditions of the public call, including the requirement of having at least one employee. Before submitting an application, companies must undergo an initial diagnostic interview with a member of the National Start-up Consortium and obtain the corresponding certificate.
Applications are submitted electronically via the Slovene Enterprise Fund’s ePortal, and the public call will remain open until the funds are exhausted or until 31 March 2028 at the latest.
Take advantage of free assistance and information when preparing your application
Applicants can receive free support through the Slovenian Business Points network (SPOT Advisory Services) for:
- preparing and submitting the application for the public call (including completing the forms),
- preparing and submitting the request for payment of funds.
Additional information and clarifications regarding the public call can also be obtained from SEF:
- during office hours, Monday to Friday between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM, at phone number 02 234 12 60,
- outside office hours, upon written request sent to the email address: vavcer@podjetniskisklad.si.
Additional information, the public call documentation, and the application submission are available at the following link: https://www.podjetniskisklad.si/v9-vavcer-za-prototipiranje/
The public call is implemented within the framework of the European Cohesion Policy Programme for the 2021–2027 period in Slovenia, Priority 1 “Innovative Knowledge Society”, specific objective RSO1.3 “Strengthening sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs and job creation in SMEs, including through productive ERDF investments”.