{"id":16000,"date":"2026-11-06T13:06:05","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T12:06:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.podjetniskisklad.si\/slovene-enterprise-fund-publishes-public-call-prototyping-voucher\/"},"modified":"2026-11-10T12:02:00","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T11:02:00","slug":"slovene-enterprise-fund-publishes-public-call-prototyping-voucher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.podjetniskisklad.si\/en\/slovene-enterprise-fund-publishes-public-call-prototyping-voucher\/","title":{"rendered":"Slovene Enterprise Fund publishes public call \u2013 Prototyping Voucher"},"content":{"rendered":"

From business idea to first prototype<\/b><\/h3><\/div>

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Up to EUR 5,000 in non-repayable funds for prototype development<\/b><\/h3><\/div>

Companies can obtain up to 60% co-financing of eligible costs, or between EUR 500 and EUR 5,000 in non-repayable funds<\/strong>, for services provided by external contractors related to the design, planning, programming, production, and testing of physical or digital prototypes.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Who can apply and by when?<\/b><\/h3><\/div>

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<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

Applications are submitted electronically via the Slovene Enterprise Fund’s ePortal<\/strong>, and the public call will remain open until the funds are exhausted or until 31 March 2028<\/strong> at the latest.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Take advantage of free assistance and information when preparing your application<\/b><\/h3><\/div>

Applicants can receive free support through the Slovenian Business Points network (SPOT Advisory Services) for:<\/p>\n