Slovenian Business & Research Association - SBRA

12/05/2026

across are under increasing pressure to turn ambitions into real, scalable implementation. The key challenge remains: bridging the gap between policy intent and operational capacity!

On Thursday, 2 July 2026 (09:00–13:00), the Slovenian Business & Research Association (SBRA), acting as co-organiser together with our partners CircOS and CircularAI on behalf of the CircularPSP consortium, is pleased to invite you to:

📍 Circular in Action: -Powered Tools for Circular Transition at Scale
University Foundation (Room Félicien Cattier)
Rue d’Egmont 11, 1000 Brussels

This closing event of the CircularPSP programme will showcase how AI can actively support cities in accelerating their circular transition through practical, deployable tools!

🔍 What to expect
+ Live demonstrations of CircOS and CircularAI platforms
+ City testimonials from Guimarães and Circular Berlin
+ Keynote intervention from the European Commission
+ Roundtable discussion with insights from Eurocities and ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability
+ Exchange on procurement, policy, and funding pathways for scaling innovation
+ Informal lunch and hands-on platform demonstrations

📄 Check out the full programme and register to secure your place 👉 https://www.sbra.be/en/content/circular-cities-action

EU Science Hub - Joint Research Centre European Office of Cyprus European Commission

05/05/2026

🌲 IGLO Open: Science-Led Transitions – a successful exchange in Brussels! Earlier today, the we had the pleasure of supporting and co-organising the Open at the University Foundation, within the framework of the Informal Group of R&D Liaison Offices!

The event brought together , , and for a timely discussion on how science can drive the transition toward climate-resilient forests across Europe.

🌱 Key highlights included:
• Insights from Slovenian Forestry Institute (SFI), showcasing over 80 years of expertise
• Valuable exchanges on policy frameworks, opportunities, and collaborative
• A strong dialogue bridging , policy, and practice

👏 A big thank you to all speakers and participants who made this IGLO Open a success!

05/05/2026

22/04/2026

🔔 Join us in Brussels on 19 May 2026, from 09:00 to 16:00 at the University Foundation for the inaugural SICAPERMA event: Bridging Circular Value Chains for Permanent !

We are pleased to invite hashtag leaders, policymakers, , and innovation stakeholders to this flagship event of the SICAPERMA project, funded by the European Union! As Europe accelerates efforts around critical raw , , and strategic autonomy, this event will focus on one of the most important enabling technologies of the and transition: permanent magnets.

🔹 What to expect:
✔️ Keynote presentations on the European landscape for Critical Raw Materials, circular value chains, and interregional collaboration
✔️ Showcases from leading EU-funded projects including SICAPERMA, PERMANENT, IN-MOB, EVEN CLOSER, IRM HUB, and REMHub
✔️ Expert panel discussion on challenges and opportunities for circular magnet value chains
✔️ Hands-on workshop on dismantling and pre-processing magnet-containing products
✔️ Afternoon session on innovative permanent magnet production using recycled materials and advanced manufacturing

🤝 With dedicated networking breaks and lunch, the day offers an excellent opportunity to connect with key actors shaping Europe’s sustainable materials future.

Discover the full programme and register now to secure your place 👉 https://www.sbra.be/en/content/bridging-circular-value-chains-permanent-magnets

European Office of Cyprus EU Science Hub - Joint Research Centre Assembly of European Regions - AER

15/04/2026

🌿 Join us for an engaging discussion on the future of Europe’s forests! The Slovenian Business & Research Association - SBRA is pleased to invite you to IGLO Open: Science-Led Transitions - an insightful afternoon event bringing together policymakers, researchers, and key stakeholders taking place on 5 May 2026!

As climate change continues to impact Europe’s forests, the need for science-based, forward-looking forest management is more critical than ever. This IGLO Open will explore how excellence can support the transition toward a -resilient forest sector.

🌱 Key highlights:
+ Focus on close-to-nature forest management and adaptive strategies
+ Insights from the Slovenian Forestry Institute (SFI) (80+ years of expertise)
+ Connections to European policy, opportunities, and EU
+ Opportunities to exchange ideas across hashtag , policy, and practice

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation shaping sustainable forest transitions in Europe!

👉 Discover the full programme and secure your spot by registering today: https://www.sbra.be/en/content/iglo-open-science-led-forest-transitions

Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije - Oddelek za gozdno tehniko in ekonomiko European Forum on Urban Forestry - EFUF

24/03/2026

What an incredible day at the Future500: Champions of Growth conference at the European Committee of the Regions! SBRA was proud to play a role as an outreach partner of this high-impact conference, bringing together some of ’s most influential , , and ! All united around one goal: accelerating the growth of ’s next generation of high-potential !

From bold ideas to candid insights, the energy in the room was unmistakable. The discussions were sharp, forward-looking, and packed with perspectives from an outstanding lineup of speakers including Marta Kos, Maria Luisa Albuquerque, Kerstin Jorna, Delphine de Dreux Brézé (d’Amarzit), Michiel Scheffer, Jean-Marie Giard, Joern Fleck, Stjepan Oreskovic, Fabrizio Del Maffeo, Matteo Patrone, Guntram Wolff, Damian Boeselager, Erika Staël von Holstein, Aart Jan De Geus, Ionut Sibian, Peter Bosek, Adam Kostyal, Peter Grk, Rolf Kjærgaard, Lucien Burm, Ivana Gažić, Mili Sanwalka Dinko Lucic, PhD, Blaž Brodnjak, Miljan Zdrale, Bjorn Tremmerie, Marko Primorac, Ajša Vodnik, Bob Knorr, Gordan Kolak, Luciana Tomozei Schwandt, Andreas Zaby, William Stevens, Marta Oliveira, Miroslav Virijevic, Valbona Zeneli, PhD, Tamara Zajec Balažič, Guillaume Klossa, Marco Janezic, Dr. Philipp Rösler, Siegfried Muresan, Mark Plesko, Nataša Mikuš Žigman, Petrit Malaj, Maria João Rodrigues, Alexandra Vacroux, and Carin-Isabel Knoop!

We left inspired, energized, and more committed than ever to supporting the ecosystems that help ambitious companies scale and thrive across Europe.

Our sincere congratulations to IEDC-Bled School of Management for successfully organising this outstanding event in cooperation with the Atlantic Council!

Discover more about the initiative: https://future500initiative.com/

Gospodarska zbornica Slovenije SPIRIT Slovenia Business Development Agency

20/03/2026

Včerajšnji dogodek o Evropskem obrambnem skladu je bil izjemen uspeh! 🎉

Dvorana je bila polna do zadnjega sedeža, hkrati pa nas je spremljalo tudi veliko število udeležencev na spletu – zanimanje je bilo res neverjetno. Hvala vsem, ki ste se nam pridružili, sodelovali v razpravah in prispevali k tako dinamični izmenjavi znanja in idej.

Na dogodku smo obravnavali ključne vidike za uspešno sodelovanje v okviru Evropskega sklada, vključno z aktualnimi in novostmi programa, pripravo projektnih predlogov, razpoložljivimi finančnimi instrumenti (tudi in kaskadnim financiranjem), izkušnjami iz uspešnih projektov ter primeri dobrih praks, predstavitvami slovenskih deležnikov in njihovih dosežkov ter širšimi priložnostmi financiranja na evropski, nacionalni in globalni ravni.

Za vse, ki ste dogodek zamudili ali bi si želeli ponovno ogledati predstavitve, so gradiva zdaj na voljo tukaj:
https://www.sbra.be/sl/content/evropski-obrambni-sklad

Se veselimo prihodnjih srečanj! 🚀

Evropska komisija v Sloveniji Ministrstvo za gospodarstvo, turizem in šport Ministrstvo za obrambo RS/Slovenian Ministry of Defence Gospodarska zbornica Slovenije SPIRIT Slovenia Business Development Agency Obrtno-podjetniška zbornica Slovenije

12/03/2026

A unified voice for ’s independent institutes in ! SBRA is also pleased to share the newly published KOsRIS (Coordination of Independent Research Institutes of Slovenia) Position Paper on the future of and !

In its position paper, KOsRIS highlights several priorities for FP10:
🔹 Keeping FP10 as a standalone programme, ensuring research funding is not absorbed into broader competitiveness funds.
🔹 Simplifying procedures to reduce administrative burdens for specialised research institutes.
🔹 Maintaining strong investment in both “hard” and “soft” research infrastructures.
🔹 Strengthening Widening Participation measures to help close the innovation gap across Europe.

📃 Feel free to circulate this document among your colleagues 👉https://www.sbra.be/sites/default/files/FINAL%20-%20KOSRIS%20-%20POSITION%20PAPER%20-%20ENGLISH%20VERSION.pdf

11/03/2026

🌍 Putting at the heart of ’s ! At SBRA, we’re thrilled to have worked with ZRC SAZU – Research Centre of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts and Slovenia’s leading hub for the and sciences – on their official Position Paper for the upcoming !

As Europe shapes its next Framework Programme, ZRC SAZU is sending a clear signal: alone won’t solve our biggest challenges. From change to transformation and resilience, understanding behavior, , and history is essential!

Their key recommendations:
✅ Reinforce the European Research Council (ERC) and its bottom-up approach;
✅ Ensure SSH integration is mandatory and meaningful across all clusters;
✅ Protect fundamental research autonomy from short-term pressures.

📄 Take a look at the full Position Paper we’re sharing here 👉https://www.sbra.be/sites/default/files/FINAL%20-%20ZRC%20SAZU%20-%20Position%20Paper%20-%20English%20Version.pdf

05/03/2026

🌍 🏆 Applications are open for the 2026 New European Bauhaus !

Do you have a project or idea that makes our living spaces more sustainable, inclusive, and beautiful? The European Commission invites innovators, creatives, communities, and young talents to apply for the New European Bauhaus Prizes 2026! The prizes celebrate inspiring projects and concepts that improve quality of life and transform places across and beyond. Winners receive financial support, visibility, and recognition at level.

✨ What’s new in 2026:
- A special prize on Resilience
- International prizes welcoming applications from countries such as Brazil and Japan
- Support for innovative concepts and completed projects aligned with values.

Apply by 17 March 2026 👉 https://regions-and-cities.ec.europa.eu/cities-portal/news-cities/new-european-bauhaus-prizes-2026-2026-02-24_en

Evropska komisija v Sloveniji Gospodarska zbornica Slovenije Obrtno-podjetniška zbornica Slovenije SPIRIT Slovenia Business Development Agency Ministrstvo za gospodarstvo, turizem in šport Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije - Oddelek za gozdno tehniko in ekonomiko Nacionalni inštitut za biologijo Kemijski inštitut

23/02/2026

📣 Vabljeni na Informativni dan o Evropskem obrambnem skladu ( )!

Slovensko gospodarsko in raziskovalno združenje iz Bruslja ( ) v sodelovanju z Ministrstvom za obrambo Republike Slovenije ( ) organizira poseben dogodek, na katerem bomo poglobili razumevanje priložnosti, ki jih odpira Evropski obrambni sklad (EDF) – glavni finančni mehanizem za podporo raziskavam in razvoju obrambnih tehnologij ter zmogljivosti!

EDF je ključna evropska pobuda, namenjena krepitvi raziskovalne in odličnosti ter mednarodnega sodelovanja v sektorju. S podporo inovativnim projektom in konzorcijem iz različnih držav članic lahko slovenska , raziskovalne organizacije in inovatorji najdejo nove poti do in rasti.

Na dogodku boste izvedeli podrobnosti o aktualnih razpisih, finančnih instrumentih, kot sta in mehanizmi kaskadnega financiranja, ter dobili praktične primere dobrih praks iz uspešnih EDF projektov. Dogodek bo prav tako odlična priložnost za razumevanje temeljnih zahtev, prijavnih procesov in mreženje z drugimi deležniki iz industrije in raziskovalnih okolij!

📍 Kje: Hiša Evropske unije, Ljubljana
📅 Kdaj: 19. marec 2026 I 10.00 - 13.00

Vse informacije o programu in prijavi na konferenco najdete na tej povezavi 👉 https://www.sbra.be/sl/content/evropski-obrambni-sklad

Zagotovite si svoje mesto čim prej in se nam pridružite na dogodku! 🚀

Ministrstvo za obrambo RS/Slovenian Ministry of Defence Gospodarska zbornica Slovenije Obrtno-podjetniška zbornica Slovenije Evropska komisija v Sloveniji