Current business events and calls for proposals – November 2025

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Overview of opportunities for entrepreneurs in the Carinthia region and beyond

In November, numerous interesting business events, networking meetings and calls for business support will take place in Slovenia and the region. We have gathered them in one place to give you a clearer insight into current opportunities for participation, networking and obtaining financial resources.

Other corporate EVENTS – November 2025

Entrepreneurial Winners: How Technology, Exporting, and Internationalization Create Global Winners

Subject: Slovenia has exceptional entrepreneurial stories that prove that it is possible to build global success from a small environment. The event will connect innovative companies, young entrepreneurs, investors and decision-makers and present the paths of companies such as Chipolo, OsterRob, Visionect, MESI, Glow Seven, Juicy Marbles, KingsBox and Grashke. The focus will be on technology as a driver of growth, the importance of exports and internationalization, and building competitiveness in demanding industries. Through inspiring stories, participants will learn how a local idea can become a breakthrough global opportunity for the entire Slovenian economy in the future.

Date: November 17, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

Location: Crystal Palace, Ljubljana
Organizer: Partner event SPIRIT Slovenia and Academy of Finance
More info and registration: www.podjetniski-portal.si

Introductory webinar: International Trade Management (ITM) 2026

Subject: SPIRIT Slovenia is enrolling in the 19th generation of the Export Management – ITM program in 2026, one of the most effective programs in the field of international trade. It is intended for employees in the export departments of small and medium-sized companies, especially those aged 25 to 40. Participants gain an export plan, sales presentation, practical knowledge, an international network and an IATTO diploma, and export revenues increase by 40% on average. The program in English includes Passport2Export workshops, international seminars and a webinar on December 4, 2025 at 10 am for companies.

Deadline: December 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m

Location: Online
Organizer: SPIRIT Slovenia
More info and registration: www.izvoznookno.si , registrations until December 2, 2025

Economic Forum of the Carinthia Region 2025 in Kope

Subject: Koroška The Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Municipality of Slovenj Gradec invites you to the Carinthian Economic Forum 2025, which will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Grmovškov dom in Kope. The event will be dedicated to the future of industry, green transformation, digitalization, artificial intelligence, regional development and economic challenges, with the participation of ministers, businessmen and local leaders. Participation is free of charge, prior registration is required by November 16, 2025.

Date: November 19, 2025, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Place: Grmovškov dom, Kope
Organizer: Koroška Chamber of Commerce
More info and registration: www.gzs.si

Business CALL FOR CALL – November 2025

Public call for support for young entrepreneurs (JPMŽ 2025-2029) – Temporarily suspended

Subject: The SPIRIT Agency informs that the reception of applications for the Public Call for Support for Young Entrepreneurs 2025-2029 is temporarily suspended as of November 3, 2025.
The possibility of submitting applications to this public call will be released again, expected in January 2026. The SPIRIT agency will publish information on their website in advance about the exact date of re-establishment of the possibility of submitting applications, and we will inform you about this in a timely manner.

Application deadline: January 2026 - applications reopen
Tenderer: SPIRIT Slovenia
More info and registration: www.spiritslovenia.si ; Questions and answers (PDF)
Contact: jpmz@spiritslovenia.si

Public call for proposals for promoting partnerships for entry into foreign markets 2025-2028 (JR Partnerships 25-28)

Subject: The subject of the public tender is the co-financing of partnerships for the implementation of activities with the aim of strengthening international competitiveness and/or the possibility of introducing products/services on foreign markets and/or increasing the possibilities of business cooperation of SMEs with foreign partners.

Application deadline: 1st application deadline from the date of publication of the public call for applications until 29. 12. 2025, 2nd deadline: from 28. 4. 2026 to 15. 7. 2026
Tenderer: SPIRIT Slovenia
More info and registration: www.spiritslovenia.si
Contact: partnership25do28@spiritslovenia.si

Public call for applications for co-financing individual company appearances at international fairs in 2024–2028

Subject: JR SEJMI 24–28 is a national call for applications from MGTS/SPIRIT for co-financing individual appearances by micro, small and medium-sized enterprises at international fairs. It covers companies for part of the costs of renting and equipping a stand, registration fees, catalogues and technical services. Support is granted in the form of a lump sum of up to approximately €18,000 per fair, and the call is open with multiple deadlines until 2028. It is also suitable for companies from Carinthia that want to strengthen exports and recognition on foreign markets.

Application deadline: There are 8 remaining deadlines available, the current one is open from September 11, 2025 to January 7, 2026
Advertiser: MGTS / SPIRIT Slovenia
More info and registration: www.spiritslovenia.si
Contact: sejmi2428@spiritslovenia.si