Where do exporters from Slovenia get public support?

4 programmes and institutions: SPIRIT Slovenija, javna agencija – Izvozno okno, Javni razpis za sofinanciranje individualnih nastopov podjetij na mednarodnih sejmih 2024–2028, Javni razpis za spodbujanje partnerstev za nastop na tujih trgih 2025–2028 (JR Partnerstva 25-28), SID – Slovenska izvozna in razvojna banka, d.d. (SID banka). Each entry links to the official page with the current conditions.

Can I use another country's programmes?

Normally not: export support follows the country where the company is registered. EU-wide instruments (Enterprise Europe Network, Access2Markets, the EU SME Fund) serve companies in every member state.

Export support for companies from Slovenia

Public bodies and programmes that help a company registered in Slovenia sell abroad, by kind of support. Each entry was checked on the official website on the date shown.

Trade promotion agencyVaries
SPIRIT Slovenija, javna agencija – Izvozno okno
SPIRIT Slovenia Public Agency – Export Window
The Izvozno okno portal gives export information and advice at every stage; economic advisers at Slovenian embassies advise firms on entering a country; group presentations of Slovenian companies at foreign fairs, business delegations, export training and links to Slovenian business clubs abroad.
Who:
Slovenian companies.
Run by:
Public Agency of the Republic of Slovenia for the Promotion of Investment, Entrepreneurship and Internationalisation
Markets:
worldwide
Note:
Group trade-fair presentations: https://www.izvoznookno.si/pomoc-izvoznikom/sejmi/ (the 2026 and 2027 lists were not final on 8 November 2026).
Checked on the official site 2026-11-08.
Grant or voucherCo-financed
Javni razpis za sofinanciranje individualnih nastopov podjetij na mednarodnih sejmih 2024–2028
Co-financing of individual company participation at international fairs 2024–2028
Non-repayable co-financing of eligible costs of a company's own stand at an international trade fair.
Who:
Companies in Slovenia meeting the call conditions.
Run by:
SPIRIT Slovenija, javna agencija
Markets:
worldwide
Note:
CLOSED EARLY. A government notice of 15 September 2026 says SPIRIT Slovenija decided to close this call early: applications submitted up to the seventh deadline (9 September 2026) are still processed, but no further deadlines will open, because the fair databases used to check eligibility (JETRO, AUMA) changed. A new or adapted measure is being prepared. The Izvozno okno page (https://www.izvoznookno.si/pomoc-izvoznikom/financne-spodbude/) still listed future deadlines from 6 January 2027 on 8 November 2026; those are out of date.
Checked on the official site 2026-11-08.
Grant or voucherCo-financed
Javni razpis za spodbujanje partnerstev za nastop na tujih trgih 2025–2028 (JR Partnerstva 25-28)
Call for partnerships to enter foreign markets 2025–2028
Non-repayable funding for partnerships of three to five SMEs that pool skills and capacity to prepare and carry out joint export activities.
Who:
Partnerships of at least three and at most five SMEs.
Run by:
SPIRIT Slovenija, javna agencija
Markets:
worldwide
Note:
Published 26 September 2025; round 1 closed 29 December 2025. After several amendments, round 2 runs from 14 December 2026 (12:00) to 30 December 2026 (12:00), per the government call page https://www.gov.si/zbirke/javne-objave/javni-razpis-za-spodbujanje-partnerstev-za-nastop-na-tujih-trgih-2025-2028/ (last updated 12 October 2026, read 8 November 2026). The Izvozno okno page still shows the original deadlines (26 November 2025, 15 June 2026), which are out of date.
Checked on the official site 2026-11-08.
Export credit and insurancePaid
SID – Slovenska izvozna in razvojna banka, d.d. (SID banka)
SID Bank – Slovenian Export and Development Bank
Insurance of export transactions and outward investments, long-term financing for exporters, credit-risk sharing with banks, loans for investment and working capital, EU financial instruments and guarantees for bank loans.
Who:
Micro, small, medium-sized and large Slovenian companies, exporters and investors.
Run by:
Development and export bank 100% owned by the Republic of Slovenia
Markets:
worldwide
Note:
Ownership and product list from the 'about' text on https://www.sid.si/ (read 8 November 2026).
Checked on the official site 2026-11-08.

Also open to you: the EU-wide instruments.

Questions

Where do exporters from Slovenia get public support?: 4 programmes and institutions: SPIRIT Slovenija, javna agencija – Izvozno okno, Javni razpis za sofinanciranje individualnih nastopov podjetij na mednarodnih sejmih 2024–2028, Javni razpis za spodbujanje partnerstev za nastop na tujih trgih 2025–2028 (JR Partnerstva 25-28), SID – Slovenska izvozna in razvojna banka, d.d. (SID banka). Each entry links to the official page with the current conditions.
Can I use another country's programmes?: Normally not: export support follows the country where the company is registered. EU-wide instruments (Enterprise Europe Network, Access2Markets, the EU SME Fund) serve companies in every member state.

All countries and filters · Selling into Slovenia

Cresques is not affiliated with these bodies. Sources: the official website of each institution, read on the date shown; conditions and calls change — check the official page before applying.