Research in Slovenia

Jozef Stefan Institute

The Jožef Stefan Institute is the leading Slovenian scientific research institute, covering a broad spectrum of basic and applied research. The staff of about 1050 specializes in natural sciences, life sciences and engineering. The subjects concern production and control technologies, communication and computer technologies, knowledge technologies, biotechnologies, new materials, environmental technologies, nanotechnologies, and nuclear engineering. The mission of the Jožef Stefan Institute is the accumulation - and dissemination - of knowledge at the frontiers of natural science and technology to the benefit of society at large through the pursuit of education, learning, research, and development of high technology at the highest international levels of excellence.

1001 to 5000 staff

Geozs - Geological Survey Of Slovenia

The Geological Survey of Slovenia (Geološki zavod Slovenije - GeoZS) is a multidisciplinary public research institute that operates in various fields of geoscience and conducts basic research and applied activities in Slovenia and abroad, as well as public services in support of the operation of the Republic of Slovenia and the European Union. The GeoZS acquires, stores, interprets and makes available geological data required by the state and society. We are engaged in research on both national and international levels and cooperate with similar organisations in Slovenia and abroad. The GeoZS takes an active part in various EU programmes focused on sustainable living, climate action, as well as efficient and sustainable use of resources and raw materials. We work hard to provide universal accessibility and application of expert knowledge in the society and the economy, transfer research results into practical application, popularise science, spread scientific culture, and raise public awareness. The GeoZS aims for its name to become synonymous with the knowledge of everything that can be found beneath the Earth’s surface. While our top priority is research, we are also creating an environment that will allow efficient transfer of theoretical knowledge into practice, both in Slovenia and abroad. In the long run, three research programmes will continue to form the core of our research: Regional Geology, Groundwater & Geochemistry, and Mineral Resources.

51 to 200 staff

Institute For Water Of The Republic Of Slovenia

We know how to manage the sea and fresh waters. We give waters freedom, managing them in a friendly and sustainable manner. We advise and plan, assist and determine, study and develop – for permanent access to quality water. The staff of the Institute for Water have been incorporating their know-how into international water-related solutions for a number of years through projects and commissions. We introduce into the Slovenian environment the latest findings and knowledge from around the world and the European Union. We are the ones shaping the future of our waters. We operate as a development partner of the institutions, the economy and the local environment. Every day, we create with the aim of ensuring the good status of water. In the area of Central Europe, IWRS is one of the leading institutions for sustainable water management, designing applied solutions for water resource management, use, watercourse management and water protection. It employs top experts in individual specialised fields of profession, promotes established and innovative scientific and professional-research approaches and aim for service excellence. IWRS is sharing and transfering new skills and experiences to individuals and similar organisations at national and international levels.

11 to 50 staff

Skupina Stik

Skupina Stik, Research Institute of the Past-to-Present Linkage is an archaeological and educational organization dedicated to revealing the various ways in which archaeologists uncover the secrets of the past and then convey it to the public.EXARC member since 2014.

11 to 50 staff

Peace Institute, Institute For Contemporary Social And Political Studies

The Peace Institute – Institute for Contemporary Social and Political Studies – is a non-profit research institution developing interdisciplinary research activities in various fields of the social and human sciences (sociology, anthropology, political science, philosophy, economies, law etc.).

11 to 50 staff

Mysteria Colorum - Mycol D.O.O

We are provider of innovative solutions for visual control of temperature and for registration of their changes in the past. In general, our product is a smart label with temperature-sensitive chromogenic material, printed in an arbitrary form which change colour if passing the defined temperature. The changes are seen by naked eye or registered by video camera, thus no electric supply or IT network is required. The products in MyCol’s portfolio are unique and have plenty of freedom on including design- and visual messages and assure control of different temperatures. With this we are able to assist in situations where overheating above the prescribed temperature should be noted in repeatable (reversible) or single (irreversible) way. Mystera Colorum transmits high-tech knowledge from materials science directly into high added value products. Our research of thermochromic materials belongs to the world top in this field, which gives the team a strong reference and recognition.

1 to 10 staff

Anadis

Development and production of customized products where power conversion and LED applications have a major role. Flexible partner for prototyping, pre-production or mass production with quality control. We also offer fast and reliable electronic components supply.

1 to 10 staff

The Institute For Nursing And Health Education

Institute for Nursing and Health Education was established in 2004 and is classified as a development professional organisation. The purpose of the Institute is to provide promotion and content of nursing and active processes for health education, to health as a value. Helping healthcare professionals meet the increasing challenges and demands of today's healthcare system. With created programs Institute is providing comprehensive and flexible options for education and training. Institute for Nursing and Health Education supports global health research, in order to achieve its mission and the advancement of nursing science to improve health and well-being of all citizens of the world. Institutes’ objective is to enhance the science of nursing and health care, by integrating biological and behavioural sciences. With the use of new technologies Institute will promote equity in health and development scientists in the future. Institute for Nursing and Health Education supports research to discover new ways to promote health, prevent disease and achieve long-term positive outcomes in individuals in their life span. Health care professionals, policy makers and other leaders in the health care field know that the most effective approach for reducing chronic disease is that first we understand its causes.

1 to 10 staff

Xspin

XSPIN is an enterprise, based on the gaming industry integration of the blockchain technology. We offer a direct link to the cryptousers - straight to the casino floor. Our fully integrated technology platform with the addition of the patented SPIN-O-MAT, will provide a safe and transparent option to enable a new generation of cryptocurrency users to enjoy what the casino industry has to offer. Our core mission is to bridge the gap between cryptocurrency users and traditional facilitators of entertainment – the gaming industry. For any questions / business relations we are always available at info@xspin.io

11 to 50 staff

Institute For Corporative Security Studies Ics

Poslanstvo ICS Ljubljana je združevanje in razvijanje novega znanja, izkušenj, spoznanj, potreb ter uveljavljanje interesov na področju korporacijske varnosti v nacionalnem in mednarodnem okolju.

1 to 10 staff

Bled Econference

Bled eConference attracts speakers and delegates from business, government, information technology providers and universities and is the major venue for researchers working in all aspects of “e”. There will be a variety of keynote speakers from industry, government and academe. The conference venue is the alpine village of Bled, 30 km south of the Austrian border - one of the most beautiful spots imaginable. Expect to learn and play and come away feeling that you have achieved more than you normally would at any conference.

1 to 10 staff

Koroska Economic Development Center - Race Kogo Ltd

Razvojni center koroškega gospodarstva je podjetje, v okviru katerega deluje konzorcij institucij in podjetij, ki izražajo skupni interes pri razvoju gospodarstva regije, predvsem na področjih lesnopredelovalne industrije in novih materialov. Priložnosti podjetja izhajajo iz skupnega interesa, sinergije, nastale iz povezovanja družb pri razvoju novih produktov in storitev.

11 to 50 staff

Tafr Robotics

We are TAFR, multidisciplinary team of students with a goal to improve everyday work of farmers and vinegrowers. We are developing an autonomous electrical farming robot, which will monitor the plants, apply fertilisers and pesticides and help with everyday work. With a robotic helper chores on the field get cheaper, done faster and can be managed remotely. It puts the farmer at a safe distance from toxins and steep hills.

1 to 10 staff

Ultramono

Ultramono is a platform for the production of artworks, events, and research in arts & science. We make futuristic new media art, intelligent dance music (IDM) events, and experimental sound and visual art.

1 to 10 staff

Institute Of Textile, Graphic Arts And Textile Design

1 to 10 staff

International Institute For Transdisciplinary Research On Critical Infrastructures

i-RESC integrates the latest scientific findings, policies, innovation, best practices and technology to initiate and conduct comprehensive analyses and research, assessments, consultations and recommendations, trainings, education initiatives and organize conferences, all aimed at improving the reliability, performance and resilience of the critical infrastructures. Using the transdisciplinary approach of connecting multiple disciplines in a synergistic interdisciplinary teamwork and through an extensive international network of subject matter experts and partnerships with industry, universities, government officials and local communities, our team of dedicated professionals is uniquely positioned to prepare critical infrastructures to be resilient to catastrophic events of any kind.

11 to 50 staff

Abelium

Abelium is a young innovative high-tech company specialized in conducting research on complex problems in business and industry. We are active in education and development of our own researchers. We work with institutes, universities and businesses to successfully transfer knowledge to the economy. Our mission Providing smart innovative information technologies to support diverse processes in the economy that require management of ICT and Internet technologies, are data and computationally intensive and require specialized knowledge in mathematics, physics and computer science. Our vision To become one of the leading innovative high-tech companies in the world by developing and marketing comprehensive solutions of complex problems in industry and economy.

11 to 50 staff

Zavod Institute Kozmopolis

Zavod (Institute) Kozmopolis is a non-profit, non-governmental, and non-partisan organization. As such, we are an educational and research organization pursuing a vision of cosmopolitanism, intercultural cooperation and integrative knowledge. Our goal is to provide informal, international fields of education to facilitate organic and transformational learning and practices; especially those relating to cosmopolitan topics by encouraging the efforts and cooperation of individuals from various fields, demographic backgrounds and disciplines.

1 to 10 staff

Kemijski Inštitut - National Institute Of Chemistry

Fields of activity Research Basic and applied research are oriented towards fields which are of long-term importance to both Slovenia and the world: biotechnology, environmental protection, structural and theoretical chemistry, analytical chemistry, materials research, and chemical engineering, through which the institute is in line with the needs of the domestic chemical, pharmaceutical, tire, and food industries. The work of the Institute is also in line with the priority thematic areas of the EU Research and Innovation programme Horizon 2020, which places an emphasis on genomics and biotechnology for health, nanotechnology, quality and safety of food, as well as nutrition, sustainable development, and global change. Education Currently 74 graduate students are being trained at the Institute within the national Young Researchers Program for the acquisition of their PhD degrees. The young researchers represent about 25% of the Institute's staff members, making National Institute of Chemistry one of the leading Slovenian organizations for graduate-level education and training. Cooperation with industry Research is oriented towards the development of new technologies and products, which will help to ensure the long-term development of Slovenia and which are internationally relevant. Industry is an important partner to the Institute in these endeavors. There are a number of Slovenian companies with whom the Institute has entered into close long-term cooperation, as well as a number of well-regarded foreign companies. From a financial point of view, this kind of cooperation represents 20% of the income of the Institute.

201 to 500 staff

Kmetijski Inštitut Slovenije

Agricultural Institute of Slovenia is a public research institute founded in 1898 making it the oldest institution of its kind in Slovenia. It is a non-profit state institution rendering a public service. The founder, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia, exercises its founder rights through three ministries: the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food, and the Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning. The Institute is registered for the performance of the following activities: basic, applied, and developmental research; expert tasks determined by law; laboratory and infrastructure services; supervision and control of the quality of agricultural products and products used in agriculture; consultancy; training and postgraduate education of researchers; publication of the findings and results of its research, expert, and control tasks and sales of own marketing products. Areas of activity: • Crop and seed science and vegetable production; • Genetics, breeding, maintenance breeding, and genebanks for food and agriculture; • Animal production (cattle production, pig production, apiculture); • Fruit growing, viticulture, and oenology; • Plant protection; • Control of the fertility and quality of agricultural land; • Agricultural ecology; • Soil use and protection; • Agricultural engineering and energy production; • Analysis of soil, mineral, and organic fertilisers, animal feed, honey, pesticide residues, and pesticides; • Analysis of wine, must, and spirits; • Agriculture economics. The Institute performs its activity within 13 departments and an independent Service for Official Certification of Seed and Plant Propagation Material. The Institute also houses a library and an INDOC centre with more than books of specialised literature.

201 to 500 staff

Elektroinštitut Milan Vidmar

Elektroinstitut Milan Vidmar (EIMV) is the leading Slovenian engineering and scientific research organisation acting in the area of electric power engineering and was established in 1948. From the economic and technological perspective, it addresses the issues of generation, transmission and distribution of electricity. The experts at the institute prepare feasibility and implementation studies, expert reports, they implement technological, environmental and other analyses, inspect the quality and operation of electric power systems and facilities as required by electric power utilities, ministries and national as well as regional authorities. The institute also implements R&D projects on the EU (Horizon 2020) and regional levels that are evolved on various levels of sophistication encompassing the process from idea to its realisation. EIMV is an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified company and has accredited testing procedures based on the EN ISO/IEC 17025 standard and control, as well as QA/QC, procedures based on the EN ISO/IEC 17020 standard.

51 to 200 staff

Razvojno Raziskovalni Center Rrc Ormož

The Development and Research Center Ormož was founded in August 2021 by the Municipality of Ormož and is the successor of the Ormož Public Development Agency. It was established with the aim of promoting entrepreneurship and local and regional development.

1 to 10 staff