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LUI, Slovenia’s leading incubator, is your support on the path to success. We are dedicated to helping all ambitious startups, with a special focus on transforming breakthrough technologies into successful companies and developing the deep tech ecosystem.
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Many of today’s successful entrepreneurs are among LUI’s alumni. This creates a valuable network for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and access to resources — all of which are key to accelerating business development and success.
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LUI (Ljubljana University Incubator) was established in 2004. Since then, it has become one of the leading hubs for supporting and developing innovative startups in Slovenia.
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At LUI, you have access to a supportive community, mentoring, workshops, lectures, 24/7 office space at a prime location, assistance with grant applications and fundraising — and much more.
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LUI primarily focuses on supporting companies based on breakthrough technologies (deep tech) in the fields of healthcare, artificial intelligence, advanced raw materials, mobility, biology, chemistry, and robotics. Of course, we are also happy to support other promising ideas and ventures.
WHEN YOU DISCOVER AN INNOVATION WITH COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL, WE HELP WITH:
- innovation commercialization,
- preparing grant applications (EIC - Pathfinder, Translator, Accelerator; EIT Flagship; MSCA ...),
- finding funding sources to develop your idea,
- building a multidisciplinary team.
WHEN YOU HAVE AN IDEA OR AN EARLY-STAGE COMPANY, WE PROVIDE:
- expert mentors across all areas of your business,
- easier access to startup funding (grants, subsidies, seed investments),
- affordable rental of business premises and services.
KO ŽELIŠ S PODJETJEM USTVARITI ŠE VEČ PRIHODKOV TE POVEŽEMO:
- investment opportunities for growth and development,
- compatible corporations,
- compatible researchers and technologies,
- opportunities in international markets.
News and Events
Labs to Market 2026
Labs to Market is an annual program that connects researchers seeking to transfer their innovations from laboratories, workshops, and garages to the market, with entrepreneurs experienced in business development; creative individuals looking to apply their skills and knowledge to scientific and technological innovations; and ambitious students eager to gain hands-on experience in co-creating innovative solutions. The program is supported by experienced mentors who help teams explore market opportunities, develop business models, and secure funding. It facilitates the creation of multidisciplinary teams and provides a structured approach to help innovations successfully enter the market.
Finančni načrt za prijavo na P2
Delavnica je namenjena pripravi finančnega načrta za prijavo na razpis P2 2026. Udeleženci bodo spoznali, kako strukturirati stroške, opredeliti upravičene izdatke ter pripraviti realne finančne projekcije, skladne z razpisnimi zahtevami in razvojnimi cilji podjetja.
Koraki do uspešne prijave na P2: S5 in intervencijska logika v praksi
Delavnica je namenjena razumevanju razpisa P2 2026, intervencijske logike in vloge strategije pametne specializacije S5 pri pripravi prijave. Udeleženci bodo prejeli konkretne napotke za strukturiranje vloge skladno z merili ocenjevanja ter se seznanili z najpogostejšimi napakami, ki zmanjšujejo možnosti za uspeh na razpisu.
Go-To-Market strategija: priprava za razpis P2
Na delavnici boste spoznali, kako oblikovati jasno in učinkovito go-to-market strategijo, prilagojeno zahtevam razpisa P2. S praktičnimi primeri boste opredelili ciljni trg, izpilili vrednostno ponudbo, izbrali ustrezne prodajne kanale ter pripravili prepričljiv načrt vstopa na trg, ki bo okrepil vašo prijavo in povečal možnosti za pridobitev sredstev.
Vabilo na gospodarsko delegacijo v Tajpej
Obrtno-podjetniška zbornica Slovenije v okviru Slovenskega centra za krožno gospodartsvo in v partnerstvu z Ljubljanskim Univerzitetnim Inkubatorjem, Ministrstvom za gospodarstvo, turizem in šport, SPIRIT Slovenija ter Slovenskim podjetniškim skladom vabi predstavnike slovenskih podjetij k udeležbi v gospodarski delegaciji, ki bo potekala od 15. do 22. marca 2026, v okviru Smart City Expa , ki bo potekla v Taipeiu (Taiwan).
P2 2026 Info dan
Ljubljanski univerzitetni inkubator (LUI) vabi na info dan o razpisu P2, ki bo potekal 3. 2. 2025 ob 12.30 na LUI. Dogodek je namenjen posameznikom in podjetjem, ustanovljenim v letu 2024 ali v nastajanju, ki razmišljajo o prijavi na razpis P2 Slovenskega podjetniškega sklada za pridobitev nepovratnih sredstev. Udeleženci bodo izvedeli ključne informacije o razpisu, pogojih za vključitev v program »Z LUI do sredstev P2« ter podpori, ki jo LUI nudi pri pripravi prijave. Ker se na letošnjem razpisu pričakuje tudi točkovanje trajnosti, bo takoj po info dnevu potekala Impact delavnica, namenjena razumevanju in ustrezni vključitvi trajnosti v prijavnico.
Stay informed about events, programs, and funding opportunities that help you succeed in the startup world!
Community
LUI community is:
- LUI team
- Startups and alumni
- Expert mentors
- Selected partners
All this creates a valuable network for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and access to resources.
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Jakob Gajšek
Jakob Gajšek
By abandoning conventional tools and the way traditional agencies work, we created the addmore way of working. We built a multidisciplinary team that lets us move fast and deliver results every week.
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Jakob Gajšek
Jakob Gajšek
By abandoning conventional tools and the way traditional agencies work, we created the addmore way of working. We built a multidisciplinary team that lets us move fast and deliver results every week.
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Jakob Gajšek
Jakob Gajšek
By abandoning conventional tools and the way traditional agencies work, we created the addmore way of working. We built a multidisciplinary team that lets us move fast and deliver results every week.
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Jakob Gajšek
Jakob Gajšek
By abandoning conventional tools and the way traditional agencies work, we created the addmore way of working. We built a multidisciplinary team that lets us move fast and deliver results every week.
CEO
Jakob Gajšek
Jakob Gajšek
By abandoning conventional tools and the way traditional agencies work, we created the addmore way of working. We built a multidisciplinary team that lets us move fast and deliver results every week.
CEO
Jakob Gajšek
Jakob Gajšek
By abandoning conventional tools and the way traditional agencies work, we created the addmore way of working. We built a multidisciplinary team that lets us move fast and deliver results every week.
CEO
Jakob Gajšek
Jakob Gajšek
By abandoning conventional tools and the way traditional agencies work, we created the addmore way of working. We built a multidisciplinary team that lets us move fast and deliver results every week.
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Become part of LUI
LUI is a hub of promising entrepreneurs, driven teams, reliable partners, experienced mentors, open-minded investors, supportive environments, diverse workshops, and expert lectures.
Member benefits
- Expert mentorship
- Affordable office rental in Ljubljana
- Discounts on services from external partners
- Legal support for startups
- Competitevely priced accounting
- Free workshops and lectures