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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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Researchers
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.

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EIT Health Morning Health Talks: Beyond the money – Essential resources needed to effectively leverage innovations in healthcare
Kaj resnično poganja (ali zavira) inovacije v zdravstvu?

Pridružite se ekipam v Labs to Market 2025
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.

Delegacije in LUI podpora pri vstopu na tuje trge
Pri LUI verjamemo, da imajo najboljše ideje tudi globalni potencial.

Game on: čas za prototip ideje
Delavnica razvoja iger na LUI, stičišču znanja, idej in ustvarjalnosti.

Level up na LUI: Iz ideje v zgodbo
Delavnica o iskanju idej, strukturiranju konceptov in povezovanju ekipe.

Investicijski Bootcamp za start-upe: Poišči pravega investitorja in izpili nastop
Dvodnevni intenzivni program za start-upe, ki želijo razumeti svet investicij, najti prave sklade in izboljšati svoj pitch z neposrednim odzivom izkušenih investitorjev. Program je namenjen start-upom, ki iščejo investicije ali se pripravljajo na priložnosti, kot je PODIM in želijo pridobiti konkretne nasvete za uspešno predstavitev svojega poslovnega modela investitorjem in strankam.
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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Mentors

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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.

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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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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
