Public call for the promotion of sustainable investments

Purpose of the call:

To promote sustainable investments in business companies focused on advanced technology and automation of business processes, aiming to decarbonize and facilitate a green and digital transition. This will, in the long term, increase the productivity, resilience, growth, and competitiveness of the economy.

Goals:

Increase productivity and competitiveness of companies while ensuring sustainability, decarbonization, and digitalization.
Enhance the added value of Slovenian products and services in the export market and improve their positioning in global value chains.
Maintain jobs with higher added value.
Strengthen competitiveness in global and local supply chains.
Ensure an even regional distribution of investments.

Applicants:

Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as large companies.
Business companies registered at least 12 months before submitting the application, with at least one completed business year.

Eligible costs:

Construction costs (preparatory and earthworks, new construction, renovation, reconstruction, mechanical and electrical installations, exterior arrangements).
Purchase of tangible fixed assets (land, buildings, machinery, and equipment).
Costs of transportation, installation, and commissioning of machinery and equipment.
Purchase of intangible fixed assets (patents, licenses, trademarks, know-how, intellectual property).

Eligible investments:

Manufacturing activities: €1,000,000 to €12,000,000.
Service activities: €500,000 to €3,000,000.
Research and development activities: €500,000 to €2,000,000.

Investment in machinery and equipment must be at least 50% of the value of the investment, which must be completed by June 30, 2026, and must commence within six months of signing the contract.