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I3HIES
Grant agreement ID:
101132842

Start date: 1.11.2023
End Date: 30.10.2025
Funded under I3 Instrument

Total Cost: 1.499.934 EUR
EU Contribution: 1.499.934 EUR
Coordinated by MediKlaszter Nonprofit Kft, Hungary

Investor Club Meeting #1 – Steps towards a successful meeting with capital

Technology Park Ljubljana • Online • September 27, 2024

The online workshop “Steps towards a successful meeting with capital” was organized by Technology Park Ljubljana (Slovenia) as part of the I3HIES project. It took place online on September 27, 2024, and brought together 20 participants (12 women and 8 men) from SMEs and innovation support organizations. The session aimed to provide practical tools for companies to improve access to funding, enhance competitiveness, and accelerate digital transformation in Slovenia.

The event equipped participants with essential knowledge on available financial mechanisms, support instruments, and effective strategies to engage with the Slovenian investment ecosystem. Organized under the I3HIES project framework, it positioned Technology Park Ljubljana as a key facilitator of knowledge transfer and investor readiness for SMEs.

Event Summary

Speakers from public and innovation support sectors highlighted:

  • National funding opportunities for MSMEs

  • Digital transformation pathways and subsidized services

  • Practical investor-readiness tips (pitching, expectations, due diligence)

Agenda Highlights

  • Opening session (TPLJ): The role of financial instruments in SME growth and the breadth of opportunities for Slovenian companies.

  • Development incentives (Slovene Enterprise Fund): Overview of €127M+ available to MSMEs, supporting 3,000+ projects and inducing €233M of investment into the Slovenian economy.

  • Digital transformation (EDIH DIGI-SI): Access to subsidized testing environments, training, consultancy, and investment matchmaking via a portfolio of 67 tailored services (with sector-specific options for agri-food, health, tourism, and manufacturing).

  • Investor ecosystem insights (TPLJ): Landscape of active investor types and sector priorities in Slovenia, plus actionable advice for pitching and preparing for due diligence.

  • Discussion: Interactive Q&A and peer exchange.

Key Highlights & Outcomes

  • Access to funding & digital support: Clear map of national incentives and the EDIH DIGI-SI offer to de-risk and speed up digitalization.

  • Investor readiness: Concrete steps to align with investor expectations and strengthen pitches.

  • Active engagement: The interactive format encouraged direct dialogue, enabling real-time learning and next steps for participants.

Conclusion & Impact

The session, hosted by Technology Park Ljubljana within the I3HIES project, equipped SMEs with actionable know-how to secure funding and drive digital innovation. Participants left with a sharper view of which projects are most likely to receive support, where to start with subsidized services, and how to prepare for investor meetings. Overall, the workshop underscored the value of strategic preparation and leveraging support networks to achieve long-term, sustainable business growth.