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At todays meeting, the government adopted an implementation program for the realization of Slovenias development goals through investments in science and innovation and amendments to the regulation on inspections, cleaning and measurements on small heating devices. It also adopted a decision on the inclusion of the new project BUILD - CitiVERSE - Local Digital Twins in the valid Plan of Development Programs 2026-2029.The government adopted the Alliance for Research and Innovation 2026-2028 - an implementation program for the realization of Slovenias development goals through investments in science and innovation. It is a three-year implementation plan for the implementation of scientific research and innovation policy in Slovenia. It is prepared on the basis of key national and regional strategies (Strategy of Development of Slovenia 2030 and Resolution on Scientific Research and Innovation Strategy of Slovenia 2030). The document is based on the principle of coordinated action of the entire government and includes the cooperation of various ministries and other stakeholders. It will be updated regularly, ensuring continuity and adaptation to new priorities. Its purpose is to establish a transparent, stable and long-term sustainable system of funding and implementation of research and innovation. Key goals include ensuring stable multi-year financing (up to 1.25 percent of GDP from public funds), strengthening interdepartmental cooperation, developing the entire innovation chain from basic research to market application, and establishing an effective monitoring and evaluation system. In terms of content, the document emphasizes that excellent science is the foundation of development, which enables the creation of new knowledge and innovations. There is also an important emphasis on the development of personnel, including young researchers and international mobility, and on the strengthening of research infrastructure, such as state-of-the-art equipment, digital platforms and advanced technologies. A key role is played by the integration of science and the economy, with the goal of faster transfer of knowledge into practice and increasing the competitiveness of the economy. Special emphasis is placed on strategic areas such as green and low-carbon technologies, digital transformation and artificial intelligence, biotechnology and solving broader societal challenges. The document also introduces a multi-level governance model that includes strategic, operational and inclusive levels of stakeholder engagement. Financing is based on a combination of national and European funds with a gradual increase in investment, and the implementation is monitored by a system of regular reporting and evaluations, which enables greater efficiency and transparency of the entire system.
The regulation on amendments to the amendment to the Regulation on inspections, cleaning and measurements on small combustion devices, which was adopted by the government today, sets new deadlines for the implementation of measurements of emissions of substances with flue gases on small combustion devices on solid fuels during the transitional period. The start of the measurements is postponed from November 1, 2026 to November 1, 2029, and the deadlines for the first and periodic measurements are also postponed by three years. The reason for the delay is the provision of additional time for the preparation and implementation of professional training for chimney sweep service providers, the preparation of a uniform methodology for performing measurements, and the appropriate technical equipment of providers with measuring equipment. The purpose of the change is to ensure the professional, uniform and efficient performance of measurements and the smooth implementation of the chimney service system in practice.
At todays meeting, the Government adopted a decision on the inclusion of the new project BUILD - CitiVERSE - Local Digital Twins in the current Plan of Development Programs 2026-2029. The BUILD - CitiVERSE project (BestUse In Local Digital twins towards the CitiVERSE) is a European multinational project aimed at establishing a common digital infrastructure for local digital twins of cities and communities. The project promotes the use of advanced digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud services to support smart communities and more efficient management of cities and public services. The project is implemented by the European Digital Infrastructure Consortium for Local Digital Twins for CitiVERSE (LDT CitiVERSE EDIC), in which the Republic of Slovenia participates as a full member. Slovenian partners in the project are the Ministry of Digital Transformation and the City of Ljubljana. The goal of the project is to establish an interoperable, secure and open European infrastructure of local digital twins, which will enable better management of the urban environment, more efficient decision-making based on data and cross-border cooperation between European cities and communities. The BUILD - CitiVERSE project will contribute to the realization of the goals of the Digital Decade 2030 Program, the Digital Slovenia 2030 Strategy and the European Data Space for Smart Communities. The project will run until September 30, 2028. With the adoption of the project, Slovenia continues activities to strengthen the digital capabilities of the public sector and the development of data-supported and sustainable smart communities.
