Funding innovation

ARIS runs public calls to fund innovation projects that strengthen the competitiveness of the Slovenian economy and promote knowledge transfer. It supports development from research to innovation and cooperation between research organisations and industry.

The role of ARIS

In the field of innovation, ARIS directs and delivers public funding instruments for industrial research and experimental development. 

It promotes the development of value-added products and services through innovation and development projects and strengthens links between businesses and knowledge institutions. 

ARIS carries out innovation activities for several ministries and connects the Slovenian innovation space with the European and international environment. By monitoring the impact of funded projects, it pursues the objective of ensuring that public funds contribute to development and competitiveness in the long term. 

Key features

  • Linking research and industry 
    Cooperation between business and research organisations and the translation of results into practice. 
  • Supporting the full development cycle 
    Funding from development to application. 
  • Building development capacity 
    Developing people, competences and partnerships that strengthen the innovation system. 
  • International integration 
    Involvement in European and international programmes and cooperation with international partners. 
  • Transparent management of public funds 
    Funding through public calls with clear conditions and criteria. 

Forms of funding

Consortium projects

Support for R&D and innovation projects carried out by companies and knowledge institutions in partnership.

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Competence development

Supporting the integration of researchers into industry and the creation of competence centres in strategic areas.

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Complementary schemes

Co-financing the involvement of Slovenian companies in international research, development and innovation programmes.

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Innovation vouchers

An instrument to support small-scale innovation activities by companies.

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Innovation activities in figures (2025)

8

Innovation calls

EUR 165.5 million

In funds tendered

6

Projects supported

15

Organisations involved

Information and support

The funding conditions, criteria and deadlines are published in each individual call. For further clarification on eligibility, content or the application process, contact the ARIS helpdesk. 

Current calls

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Information and support

The funding conditions, criteria and deadlines are published in each individual call. For further clarification on eligibility, content or the application process, contact the ARIS helpdesk.

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