{"id":8719,"date":"2025-11-25T06:57:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T05:57:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2025.podjetniskisklad.si\/sef-role\/development-partnerships\/about-development-partnerships\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T12:24:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T11:24:25","slug":"about-development-partnerships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.podjetniskisklad.si\/en\/sef-role\/development-partnerships\/about-development-partnerships\/","title":{"rendered":"About development partnerships"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Development partnerships for enhancing innovative orientation and sustainability<\/h1><\/div>

We connect Slovenian companies with knowledge, capital, and strategic partners, creating new development and international opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The role of partnerships<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Vertical accelerator programs<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Cross-border accelerator programs<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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SEF Development Partnerships<\/h2><\/div>

A bridge between companies’ needs and development opportunities<\/span><\/h4><\/div>

Through development partnerships, the Slovene Enterprise Fund (SEF) acts as a bridge between the needs of Slovenian companies and key domestic and international partners<\/strong>, thereby fostering innovation, cooperation, and the creation of new development opportunities.<\/p>\n

It connects companies with researchers, experts, investors, and development and support institutions, enabling access to knowledge, capital, new technologies, and strategic connections.<\/p>\n

The purpose of development partnerships is to create conditions for the development of innovative technological solutions, new products and services, and to contribute to faster growth, internationalization, and higher value added for Slovenian companies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Development Partnerships and Projects<\/h2><\/div>

SEF carries out its connecting role through various domestic and international partnerships, programmes, and projects aimed at developing new technologies, transferring knowledge, and strengthening international cooperation.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Vertical development and accelerator programmes<\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Health Plus Platform<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The platform fosters the development of innovative health solutions and connects companies with experts, research institutions, and other partners for faster development, growth, and the transfer of innovation into practice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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International Biotechnology Cluster (UNIDO)<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The project encourages international cooperation, knowledge connection, and the development of innovative solutions in the fields of biopharmaceuticals, medicine, and nanotechnology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Innovation Center for Smart Manufacturing in the Western Balkans (UNIDO)<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The project encourages the digital transformation of industry, knowledge transfer, and the introduction of advanced Industry 4.0 technologies, while strengthening regional cooperation among companies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Partnership for the transfer of technologies and knowledge in the field of digital innovation of cultural heritage in Montenegro (UNIDO)<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The project connects Slovenian expertise and digital technologies with the development of innovative solutions for preserving and presenting cultural heritage and strengthening the tourism offer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Inclusion of Slovenian companies in the Global Hydrogen Partnership in Industry (UNIDO)<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The project encourages the involvement of Slovenian companies in international cooperation, knowledge transfer, and the development of innovative hydrogen technologies for sustainable industry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Cross-border accelerator programs<\/span><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Cross-border accelerator for expansion to the US market<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The programme enables innovative startups to gain knowledge, business connections, and practical experience for a successful entry into the US market.<\/p>\n

It includes intensive training, a working visit to the US, and ongoing support for internationalization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Cross-border accelerator for expansion to the market of the United Arab Emirates<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The programme enables innovative startups to gain knowledge, business connections, and practical experience for entry into the market of the United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n

It includes expert training, a working visit to the local startup ecosystem, and ongoing support for internationalization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

We connect companies’ needs with development opportunities<\/h2><\/div>

Every company has its own development challenges, and to address them, it needs the right knowledge, resources, and connections.<\/p>\n

Through development partnerships, SEF helps connect these needs with the right partners, thereby fostering the creation of new development and business opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Needs of companies<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
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The right, proven product<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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A large international market with strategic buyers<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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An experienced and ambitious team<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Strategic development partners<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The right capital at the right time<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Appropriate legislation and a connected ecosystem<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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We connect companies and opportunities<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Partners<\/span><\/h4><\/div>
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Researchers and experts<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Financiers (investors, banks, funds)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Companies and technology partners<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Support institutions (local and international level)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Legislators (national and EU level)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Companies from the development sector (local and international level)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

In this way, SEF contributes to the more effective realization of companies’ development potential and the creation of new opportunities for innovation, sustainable growth, and international competitiveness.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

What do development partnerships offer companies?<\/h2><\/div>

Development partnerships enable companies to connect in five key areas:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Knowledge and expert support<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Connecting with researchers, experts, and institutions for the development of new technologies, products, and services.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Capital and financing<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Connecting with potential investors, banks, funds, and other financial partners.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Strategic development partnerships<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Connecting with companies, technology partners, and other stakeholders for joint development projects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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International opportunities<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Inclusion in international networks, access to new markets, and connecting with potential strategic buyers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Support and development environment<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Connecting with support institutions and fostering favorable conditions for the development and growth of companies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Together, we create new development opportunities<\/h2><\/div>

Through development partnerships, SEF is enhancing its role as a financial institution and strengthening the connection between Slovenian companies and the domestic and international development environment. In doing so, it contributes to the development of innovation, greater competitiveness, and the long-term growth of the Slovenian economy. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":8664,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8719","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nAbout development partnerships - SEF<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Rastemo skupaj! 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