GZS Severno Primorska gospodarska zbornica, Nova Gorica odpira 24. razpis za najboljše inovacije severnoprimorske regije in ob tem vljudno vabi inovatorje in inovatorke regije k sodelovanju.
The project’s goal is to promote innovation activity as a driver of sustainable economic development and to foster entrepreneurship. With this objective, a public call is being issued for the awarding of innovation recognitions in the region.
The right to apply for the call is open to all business entities, companies, independent entrepreneurs, individual innovators, or other organizational forms from the territory of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Northern Primorska, specifically the following municipalities: City Municipality of Nova Gorica, Brda, Kanal, Tolmin, Kobarid, Bovec, Cerkno, Idrija, Vipava, Ajdovščina, Renče – Vogrsko, Miren – Kostanjevica, Šempeter – Vrtojba.
Awards for the best innovations
For both companies and support organizations, it is essential to realize that the curiosity, expertise, innovativeness, enthusiasm, and persistence of our innovators, reinforced by the support for innovation from company leaders and by us, serve as recognition that they are doing good work and leading Slovenia into the future. At the Northern Primorska Chamber of Commerce and Industry, we are aware of the importance of innovation in companies, and together with the committee members, we encourage and promote innovation activity through various activities, among which the “Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GZS) Awards for Best Innovations” stand out in particular.
The awards are presented in two stages: at the regional level and at the national level.
Regional level
The regional chamber publishes the call for “Awards for the best innovations at the regional level” in the current year. Regional evaluation committees assess the submitted projects and select the best ones, which then proceed to the next round – the selection of the best innovation at the national level.
National level
The national committee evaluates the projects that achieved the highest number of points at the regional level. As a rule, there are three awards for the best innovations: gold, silver, and bronze, and they are awarded in accordance with the Rules and Regulations.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2026 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY OF NORTHERN PRIMORSKA INNOVATION AWARDS IN THE NORTHERN PRIMORSKA REGION
The project’s goal is to establish innovation activity as a driver of sustainable economic development and the promotion of entrepreneurship.
In 2026, applicants may submit innovations of all categories (product, process, marketing, organizational, or social) that were first introduced to the market or first used in a production/business process in the period from January 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026.
Applications are collected no later than Friday, April 3, 2026 via the online form at the link: Application 2026
The innovation challenge and the common theme of the call highlight innovations »Creating security through innovation«.
Tender documentation:
- Call for the best innovations of the North Primorska region 2026
- Application (online form) 2026
- Regulations on awarding GZS recognitions for innovation in the North Primorska region
- Statement – permission for publication in the media, Innovation Awards 2026
- Statement by the responsible person, GZS awards for innovation 2026
- Application form – SAMPLE
For more information, you can contact:
GZS, Severno Primorsko gospodarsko zbornico, Nova Gorica
Sedejeva 2A, 5000 Nova Gorica
T: 05 330 60 30
E: spgz@gzs.si
You are invited to apply!