Our advisors – Slovenia
No matter what your goals are, our expert advisors will work closely with you to help you find the right funding option and lead you to success.
Jožef Stefan Institute
France Podobnik
Jožef Stefan Institute
france.podobnik@ijs.si
Specialist: Internationalization, Access to Finance
Senior expert in technology transfer – connecting companies with technology providers, managing (EU) projects, funding schemes, access to finance, internationalization, organization of events.
Marjeta Trobec
Jožef Stefan Institute
marjeta.trobec@ijs.si
Specialist: Internationalization, Access to Finance
Specialize in helping SMEs identify their needs, such as technological challenges and internationalization. Assisting in securing suitable funding for research-based projects and helping companies find the right researchers to address their specific needs and solve technological problems.
Matej Mrak
Jožef Stefan Institute
matej.mrak@ijs.si
Specialist: Internationalization, Access to Finance
Specialized in sourcing and assisting companies that are in a need for cooperation in the field of R&D, access to finance and also help them (brainstorm) the topics of potential cooperation. Guiding companies through their innovation ideas, from financing to marketing (preparing and publishing their TO – Technology Offer for example).
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia
Katja Bučan
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia
katja.bucan@gzs.si
Specialist: Access to Finance
Advisory services to companies in the area of access to finance, funding sources, and investments. Assisting in collaboration on research, development, and innovation activities, and organize events for networking, knowledge exchange, and strategic business development.
Nataša Turk, M.B.A.
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia
natasa.turk@gzs.si
Specialist: Internationalization
Advisory services to companies in the area of internationalization with a focus on extra-EU territories, particularly the MENA region and Asia. Guiding companies through the complexities of expanding into these dynamic markets, offering strategic insights and tailored solutions to drive growth and success.
Vanja Bele
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia
vanja.bele@gzs.si
Speclialist: Internationalization
Advisory services to companies in the area of internationalization with a focus on internationalization, startup and scaleup. Contact point for cooperation of the Slovenian companies with the Big Science market, offering a wide variety of information about business opportunities for hi-tech companies.
Petra Arzenšek
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia
petra.arzensek@gzs.si
Specialist: Internationalization, Access to Finance
Project manager and the national EEN coordinator for Slovenia. Advisory services to companies in the area of internationalization, export procedures, customs regulations, funding opportunities, tender information, and organizes networking events (B2B, R2B) to foster business connections and growth.
Chamber of Craft and Small Business of Slovenia
Edina Babnik
Chamber of Craft and Small Business of Slovenia
edina.babnik@ozs.si
Specialist: Internationalization, Sustainability, Access to finance
Providing internationalization advisory services and support to SMEs in their internationalisation and growth. Strengthening international competence through various quality educational, business and networking events for SMEs (brokerage events, company missions, company visits, exhibiting at a fair, trade fairs, etc.). Lecturer and author of numerous articles.
Neža Sevčnikar
Chamber of Craft and Small Business of Slovenia
neza.sevcnikar@ozs.si
Specialist: SME support, EU Single market – Cross-border provision of services, EURES
Specialist in cross-border provision of service with extensive experience in the EU Single Market, focusing on the services and SME support. A lecturer and author of numerous articles, with expertise in service provision, market, internationalization, and cross-border employment opportunities through EURES.
Natalija Repanšek
Chamber of Craft and Small Business of Slovenia
natalija.repansek@ozs.si
Specialist: SME support, EU Single market – road transport and logistic
20 years’ experience in themes related to road transport, logistic and support to SMEs. Strengthening business competence through various quality educational and business events and networking for SMEs. Lecturer and author of numerous articles.
Alma Močilnikar
Chamber of Craft and Small Business of Slovenia
alma.mocilnikar@ozs.si
Specialist: SME support, EU Single market
Specialist in entrepreneurship and SME support, with expertise in business operations in Slovenia, company registration, and procedural guidance. Skilled in internationalization, including advising on occasional craft activities in Slovenia, obtaining EU certificates for craft activities abroad, and navigating the conditions for conducting business in Slovenia.
University of Maribor
Tina Mesarič, PhD
Knowledge and Technology Transfer Office, University of Maribor
tina.mesaric1@um.si
Specialist: Innovation, Technology Transfer
Senior expert in technology transfer with demonstrated skills in the field of IP protection, valorisation and commercialization, focusing on patent and intellectual property rights, assessing the commercial potential of innovations and inventions, developing marketing technologies to potential licensees and partners as well as assisting with spin-out creation and development. Active member of the European IP Helpdesk Ambassador.
University of Primorska
Leon Pavlič
Centre for Development and Knowledge Transfer, University of Primorska
leon.pavlic@fm-kp.si
Specialist: Innovation, Technology Transfer, Internationalization, Scaleup
Aassist SMEs by addressing key aspects of their business journey, including scaling potential, successfully entering foreign markets, and providing guidance on technology transfer. They help companies commercialize innovations and technological solutions developed within the organization for external use.
Regional Development Agency Podravje – Maribor
Peter Ekart
Regional Development Agency Podravje – Maribor
peter.ekart@rra-podravje.si
Specialist: Internationalization, Access to Finance
An experienced consultant specializing in business internationalization and global market entry, entrepreneurial networks and clusters, company management, validation and optimization of business ideas and models, securing financing sources in Slovenia and the EU, and preparing investment teasers to connect you with potential investors.