Slovenia

Invitation to the event “Calls, programmes and support activities for SMEs in 2027”, 26.11.2026

Thursday 26 November 2026, 10.00 – 14.00
Location: Odyssey (BTC), Moskovska ulica 11, Ljubljana

Are you looking for financing, planning an investment, developing a new service or looking for opportunities for growth, development and competitiveness of your company? Timely information about tenders and support programmes can help you take the next step.

The Chamber of Crafts and Entrepreneurship of Slovenia (OZS) invites you to the event “Presentation of tenders, programmes and support activities for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in 2027”, where representatives of the Ministry of Economy, Labour and Sport, SPIRIT Slovenia and the Slovenian Enterprise Fund, ARIS and OZS will present the planned calls, programmes and support activities for 2027.

In one place, you will be able to check which opportunities are interesting for your company and obtain information for the timely preparation of projects. Special emphasis will be placed on your questions and direct conversation with representatives of the institutions, and the event will also be an opportunity to exchange experiences and network.

Indicative program

09.30–10.00

Reception and registration of participants

10.00–10.15

Introductory greetings

  • Blaž Cvar, President, Chamber of Crafts and Entrepreneurship of Slovenia
  • Representative of the Ministry of Economy, Labour and Sport

10.15–10.35

SPIRIT Slovenia – Current content and programmes for 2027

  • Tamara Zajec Balažič, Director, SPIRIT Slovenia Public Agency

10.35-10.45

Questions & Answers

10.45-11.05

Slovenian Enterprise Fund – Current content and programmes for 2027

  • Mag. Maja Tomanič Vidovič, Director, Slovenian Enterprise Fund

11.05-11.15

Questions & Answers

11.15-11.30

Coffee break

11.30–11.50

ARIS – Current affairs and programmes for 2027

  • Tjaša Dobnik, Director, Public Agency for Scientific Research and Innovation

11.50-12.00

Q&A

12.00–12.20

OZS – Support to small businesses in 2027

  • Danijel Lamperger, Director-General, Chamber of Crafts and Entrepreneurship of Slovenia

12.20-12.30

Questions & Answers

12.30 –

Lunch & networking

Why attend?

  • Learn about the opportunities for 2027. Get first-hand information about planned tenders, programs and support activities for craftsmen and micro and small enterprises.
  • Identify the opportunities for development, growth and competitiveness of your company. Check what forms of support could help you with investments, innovation, growth and strengthening competitiveness.
  • Prepare in time. Include information about planned measures in your business plans and project preparation.
  • Ask specific questions. Clarify the possibilities of inclusion in the programs with representatives of support institutions and draw attention to the needs of your company.
  • Establish useful contacts. Connect with representatives of the ministry, agencies, the fund and the OZS, as well as exchange experiences with other entrepreneurs and look for opportunities for cooperation.

Registration Participation is free, registration is mandatory. The number of places is limited. Please confirm your participation no later than 24.11.2026, via the e-application form https://forms.gle/y9iRbRTGweq8GqNr5

Due to the limited number of places, please inform us of any cancellation by 24.11.2026 at the latest. In case of cancellation after this date or if you register but do not attend the event, you will be charged 50 EUR + VAT administrative costs.

Additional information: OZS, Barbara Dmitrović, barbara.dmitrovic@ozs.si, 01 58 30 822

You are kindly

invited!