📋 Tender Overview
Slovenia is establishing the Competence Center for Artificial Intelligence (KCUI) as a central hub for knowledge, technologies and services in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) in Slovenia. The aim of the measure is to strengthen the Slovenian AI ecosystem and enable greater competitiveness and innovation capacity of companies and other stakeholders.Public call for tender for the Competence Center for Artificial Intelligence published Purpose and objectives of the measure The Public Call for Tender for the "Establishment and Operation of the Competence Center for Artificial Intelligence of Slovenia 2025 - 2029" has been published in the Official Gazette, No. 46/2025. The KCUI will serve as an entry point for companies, researchers, public institutions and other users who want to use or develop artificial intelligence solutions. The purpose of the measure is to encourage the transfer of top competencies and technologies into practice, enable access to expert knowledge, strengthen the use of AI in the economy and create a supportive environment for the development, testing and use of advanced solutions. The KCUI will operate as a consortium of companies, research and educational organizations and other professional stakeholders in the field of AI. The funds are provided by the Ministry of Digital Transformation, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, the Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport and the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Slovenia. Target groups and beneficiaries KCUI services will be intended primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises, start-ups and larger companies, taking into account state aid rules. Key activities of KCUI KCUI will carry out a wide range of activities such as organizational, financial and administrative management of KCUI, establishment of a support environment in the field of artificial intelligence, professional support in the field of artificial intelligence, networking and networking, international cooperation and networking and in-depth professional support in the field of artificial intelligence. The establishment of KCUI marks an important step in the development of the Slovenian artificial intelligence ecosystem. By effectively connecting knowledge, technologies and users, Slovenia will be able to harness the potential of AI for economic progress, social development and greater global competitiveness. For more information about the call and conditions of participation, please check the details in the published public call in the Official Gazette and on the ARIS website.
