Current business events and calls for proposals – November 2026

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Overview of opportunities for entrepreneurs in the Carinthia region and beyond

Autumn is already in full swing and so is the entrepreneurial pulse in Slovenia and our Carinthia region. We have reviewed for you which interesting and useful entrepreneurial events and networking meetings will take place in the coming weeks and which suitable calls for support for companies will be published or current at this time. For the best and fastest insight into current opportunities for participation, networking and obtaining financial resources, we have gathered all this for you in one place.

Corporate EVENTS and other interesting INFORMATION – November 2026

Business Conference 2026: Trends in Business with the Business Solutions Salon

Subject: The business conference is intended for companies that want to understand key economic and business trends and find concrete solutions for growth and greater competitiveness. The program highlights digital transformation, cybersecurity, development and investment financing, and entrepreneurial stories. The Business Solutions Salon will also enable direct contact with solution providers, networking, technology presentations, and business matchmaking.

Date: November 25, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.

Location: Celje Fair Congress Center, Dečkova cesta 1, 3000 Celje
Organizer: Večer mediji doo
More info and registration: https://tinyurl.com/5f3jt655

Forum 100% Start:up 2026

Subject: The 100% Start:up 2026 Forum connects ambitious entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, experts and representatives of the support environment of the Slovenian startup ecosystem. The focus is on development opportunities for 2027, financing options, the use of artificial intelligence and the experiences of successful Slovenian startups. The event offers insight into current entrepreneurial trends, support mechanisms and opportunities for global growth and encourages networking, knowledge exchange and the establishment of new business connections.

Date: November 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

Location: Ljubljana.tech, Trg mladih 9, 1000 Ljubljana
Organizer: Start:up Slovenia, Slovenian Enterprise Fund and MGDŠ
More info and registration: https://tinyurl.com/bdwp4x9a

Slovenian Tourism Days 2026: Tourism in the Age of Algorithms

Subject: Slovenian Tourism Days is the central professional meeting of the Slovenian tourism industry, connecting key stakeholders in the industry. This year's plenary day, entitled "Tourism in the Age of Algorithms", will focus on the impact of artificial intelligence and digital platforms on the recognition of destinations, the choice of tourism providers and the creation of demand. The program will offer expert discussions, examples of good practices and insight into new business models, digital trends and opportunities for strengthening the competitiveness of Slovenian tourism.

Date: November 30 - December 2, 2026

Location: Grand Hotel Bernardin Congress Center, Obala 2, 6320 Portorož
Organizer: Slovenian Tourist Organization (STO) in cooperation with MGDŠ and partner organizations of Slovenian tourism.
More info and registration: https://tinyurl.com/2hf2d3jx

The AI Act is now in effect. Is your company ready?

Subject: The workshop helps companies understand the requirements of the European Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) and translate them into concrete actions. Participants learn about the obligations when using tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini and Claude through practical examples, and learn about records, internal rules, transparency and verification of solution providers. They learn to identify relevant requirements, assess their company's compliance and prepare an action plan for the responsible use of AI.

Date: November 26, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: RRA Podravje – Maribor, Pobreška cesta 20, 2000 Maribor
Organizer: University of Ljubljana – P4DIH
More info and registration: https://tinyurl.com/2mv5smcb

Preparing a family business for the transfer of ownership from a tax and legal perspective

Subject: This free online workshop introduces participants to the key tax and legal aspects of transferring a family business to successors. It covers the differences between transferring a sole proprietorship and a limited liability company, arranging payments to parents and heirs, and related taxation. Participants also learn about the importance of legally binding agreements to protect family interests, practical examples, and possible solutions for a successful transfer of ownership. There is also time for questions.

Date: December 2, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m

Location: online, via Zoom
Organizer: Chamber of Crafts and Entrepreneurship of Slovenia (OZS), SPOT Consulting of the Central Slovenia Region
More info and registration: https://tinyurl.com/r3fznpza

GITEX Global 2026, Dubai

Subject: GITEX GLOBAL 2026 is one of the world's leading trade fairs in the field of information and communication technologies, artificial intelligence and digital innovations. It offers Slovenian companies the opportunity to collectively present their products and services, strengthen their international visibility and establish business contacts with foreign partners, investors and technology companies. Participants can take advantage of the joint exhibition space and support in presenting the Slovenian economy on the global technology market.

Date: 8-11 December 2026

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Organizer: SPIRIT Slovenia, public agency
More info and registration: https://tinyurl.com/w3fbtvpu

SIDEC 2026 – International Defense Fair and Conference

Subject: SIDEC 2026 is an international trade fair and professional conference dedicated to presenting advanced defense technologies, innovations and solutions of the future. The focus is on adapting the defense industry to the experience of modern conflicts, unmanned aerial systems, energy resilience, the soldier of the future and connecting space and defense. The event provides an opportunity to learn about development trends, present technological achievements, exchange professional experiences and establish business connections between companies, research institutions and representatives of the defense and security sector.

Date: 10.-12. November 2026

Location: Celje Fair, Dečkova cesta 1, 3000 Celje
Organizer: GOIS – Slovenian Defense Industry Cluster, Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Slovenia and Slovenian Armed Forces
More info and registration: https://tinyurl.com/nu7zsvmr

SDBP Investor Conference 2026

Subject: The Slovenian-Dutch Business Platform (SDBP) invites you to the fourth SDBP investor conference. The conference will connect innovative companies with Dutch, Slovenian and other European investors and strategic partners. Past events have shown that a first conversation can grow into an investment, entry into the Dutch market or long-term business cooperation.

Date: November 16, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m

Location: Slovenian Business Club (SBC), Dunajska cesta 119, Ljubljana and online
Organizer: Slovenian-Dutch Business Platform (SDBP)
More info and registration: https://sdbp.eu/sdbp-investor-conference-2026/

Preparing bids in public procurement procedures through the current practice of the DKOM, the Administrative Court and the Court of Justice of the EU

Subject: The training introduces participants to key aspects of preparing admissible tenders in public procurement procedures, with an emphasis on current legal practice. It covers rules on deadlines for submission of tenders, conditions for participation, references, references to third party capacities, supplementing and clarifying tenders, and error correction. Participants also learn about the rules on inspection of tenders, changes in decisions, and legal protection, with an emphasis on practical examples and applicable solutions.

Date: November 18, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m

Location: online, via Zoom
Organizer: SPOT consulting of the Central Slovenian region
More info and registration: https://tinyurl.com/5c3dtva4

Business CALL FOR TENDER – November 2026

Public call for support for young entrepreneurs 2025-2029

Subject: The public call enables young entrepreneurs up to the age of 29 and female entrepreneurs of all ages to obtain up to EUR 9,000 in grants to support their start-up business. It is intended to strengthen entrepreneurial skills, develop their business and become more successful on the market. The support includes co-financing of part of the labor costs, with the funds being paid in two phases of EUR 4,500 each.

Application deadline: Applications will be open again from 12:00 on 10 December 2026. The public call is open until the funds are used up, no later than 30 November 2028.
Tenderer: SPIRIT Slovenia, public agency
More info and registration: https://tinyurl.com/4rskd662
Contact: jpmz@spiritslovenia.si

VESG – Voucher for preparing a voluntary sustainability report (ESG voucher)

Subject: The voucher encourages micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to prepare a voluntary sustainability report (ESG) in accordance with the European VSME standards or the simplified ESRS for SMEs. It provides 60% co-financing of eligible costs for the preparation of the report by an external contractor, an independent audit review and publication of the report on AJPES. Companies can obtain grants ranging from EUR 1,000 to EUR 9,999.99.

Application deadline: March 31, 2028 until 11:59 p.m., or until funds are used up.
Tenderer: Slovenian Enterprise Fund (SPS).
More info and registration: https://tinyurl.com/pwfyfzup
Contact: 02 234 12 60 (Monday to Friday between 9:00 and 11:00) or vavcer@podjetniskisklad.si

V10 – Certificate Voucher

Subject: The V10 voucher encourages micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to obtain new quality certificates and maintain or renew existing ones. It co-finances eligible costs of preparing for certification, purchasing standards and obtaining certificates for management systems, products, processes and services. Companies can obtain grants from EUR 1,000 to EUR 9,999.99, representing up to 60% of eligible costs.

Application deadline: March 31, 2028 until 11:59 p.m., or until funds are used up.
Tenderer: Slovenian Enterprise Fund (SPS).
More info and registration: https://tinyurl.com/ac2re4th
Contact: 02 234 12 60 (Monday to Friday between 9:00 and 11:00) or vavcer@podjetniskisklad.si

V4 – Transfer of ownership voucher

Subject: The voucher encourages micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to prepare and implement the transfer of ownership and train the transferees of family businesses. It co-finances up to 60% of eligible costs, from EUR 500 to EUR 3,000 per individual set of activities or a maximum of EUR 9,000 in total. It is intended to preserve jobs, ensure continued business and increase the competitiveness of companies.

Application deadline: March 31, 2028 or until funds are used up.
Tenderer: Slovenian Enterprise Fund (SPS).
More info and registration: https://tinyurl.com/ysk3czbe
Contact: Matej Voršnik, e-mail: matej@eudace.eu , telephone: +386 51 681 552.

Public call 118FS-PO24 – Non-refundable financial incentives for new investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy sources for business entities

Subject: The call enables business entities to obtain grants for investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy sources. Co-financing of up to 30% of eligible costs is intended for measures such as thermal insulation of buildings, installation of heat pumps, modernization of lighting, utilization of excess heat and improvement of energy efficiency of technological processes. 4 million euros of funds are available, and individual projects can receive from 200,000 to 1,000,000 euros.

Application deadline: Until funds are used up or until the end of the public call is published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia.
Promoter: Eco Fund
More info and registration: https://tinyurl.com/3v93fcae
Contact: Via the official Eco Fund call page

BIZI Circular Border

Subject: The financial product BIZI Circular Border encourages companies in border problem areas to transition to a circular economy. It is intended for investments in more efficient use of resources, waste reduction, reuse of materials and the introduction of sustainable business models. It provides loans in the amount of EUR 100,000 to EUR 3,000,000, with the possibility of financing up to 100% of eligible costs

Application deadline: December 31, 2027 by 4:00 p.m.
Promoter: Slovenian Regional Development Fund (SRRF)
More info and registration: https://tinyurl.com/2umz2pk9
Contact: 01 836 19 53, info@srrs.si (in the subject line, please indicate "Question - BIZI Circular Border")

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

Subject: The call encourages the integration of at least three and at most five small and medium-sized enterprises for joint presence in foreign markets. It co-finances activities to strengthen international competitiveness, enter new markets, develop and present a joint offer, acquire export knowledge, marketing campaigns, appear at international events and establish business connections. The aim is to increase export efficiency, the visibility of partnerships and the possibility of long-term cooperation with foreign partners.

Application deadline: November 9, 2026, 12:00 noon
Tenderer: SPIRIT Slovenia
More info and registration: https://tinyurl.com/ycke3wmd
Contact: partnership25do28@spiritslovenia.si