The Slovenian Enterprise Fund has reopened applications for Voucher V1, a support measure for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises planning to participate in business delegations abroad. The fund operates under the name Slovenski podjetniški sklad.
Applications have been temporarily suspended due to updates to the public call. The revised version introduces greater transparency, clearer eligibility rules and more predictable use of funds. All eligible costs incurred after January 1, 2025 will now qualify under the updated rules.
Purpose of Voucher V1
Voucher V1 supports internationalization, entry into foreign markets, and stronger international networking of Slovenian companies. The measure aims to improve competitiveness and export readiness of Slovenian MSMEs.
Eligible Business Delegations
The voucher applies to business delegations abroad organized by:
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport
SPIRIT Slovenia, the Public Agency for Investment, Entrepreneurship and Internationalization
Slovenian Tourist Board
Slovenian Enterprise Fund
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia
Craft and Small Business Chamber of Slovenia
For delegations linked to the Chamber of Commerce or the Craft Chamber, participation certificates must be issued exclusively by the parent organizations or by foreign chambers of commerce operating in Slovenia.
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include participation fees for business delegations abroad, up to EUR 300 per delegation. The voucher also covers air travel in economy class and accommodation or accommodation with breakfast.
Accommodation costs are eligible during the official delegation program, plus one night before the start and one night after the end of the official activities.
Participant Rules
Costs are eligible for one participant per delegation only. The participant must be the company owner, a legal representative, or an employee.
Eligible costs apply to a maximum of five days of the official program, even if the delegation lasts longer. The official program includes activities carried out in the country for which the delegation was organized.
Only invoices paid with the company payment card are eligible. Personal card payments are excluded.
Subsidy Amount
The minimum subsidy amount is EUR 300. The maximum subsidy amount is EUR 2,000 per application. The voucher supports export activities, international cooperation, and long term growth of Slovenian companies.
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