Continuing with our series highlighting promising startups across Europe, it’s time to turn our eye to Slovenia — a country that isn’t typically the first name that comes up in conversations about major innovation hubs. Compared to ecosystems like Germany, France or the Nordics, Slovenia tends to fly under the radar. Whether that’s due to scale, visibility, or simply less international communication, the reality is that its startup scene is quieter — but not absent.
Dig a little deeper, however, and you’ll find a focused group of ambitious companies building in robotics, Web3 infrastructure, clean energy, SaaS, mobility and even gene research. From Ljubljana to Kranj and Koper, Slovenian founders are tackling niche but globally relevant problems. Here are 10 promising startups putting Slovenia on the innovation map.
Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Ljubljana, Apillon is a Web3 development platform designed to simplify blockchain infrastructure for developers and businesses. The platform provides plug-and-play tools for decentralised storage, hosting, smart contracts, NFTs, embedded wallets, RPC access and multichain support, enabling users to build and scale decentralised applications without deep blockchain expertise.
With more than 150,000 builders onboarded and over 67,000 Web3 projects supported, Apillon positions itself as a full-stack infrastructure for both developers and brands. In addition to backend services, it offers tools such as Simplets, a no-code NFT campaign solution aimed at community engagement and brand growth. By abstracting technical complexity and providing unified pricing and APIs, Apillon aims to reduce time-to-market for Web3 products. Apillon raised its latest funding round in 2021 and has secured €3.1 million in funding to date.
Founded in 2021 and based in Ljubljana, Confiva Global provides a digital platform for hosting online and hybrid events. The company offers a webinar and virtual event solution designed to support conferences, congresses, educational seminars and B2B gatherings, combining software tools with platform management support.
Confiva’s platform includes features such as live streaming, interactive sessions, exhibition spaces and on-demand access, with optional assistance from a dedicated platform manager. The company serves event organisers across various industries and operates under ISO 27001 certification, with infrastructure powered by AWS and compliance with GDPR standards. Confiva Global raised its latest funding round in 2021 and has secured €300K in funding to date.
Founded in 2019 and based in Ljubljana, Epidemic is an influencer marketing platform that helps brands manage and scale campaigns across multiple social media channels. The company provides end-to-end campaign services, including strategy, influencer selection, performance tracking and market expansion support.
Epidemic works primarily with nano- and micro-influencers and combines campaign management with proprietary data analytics to support targeting and optimisation. The platform operates across more than 20 countries and has collaborated with hundreds of brands across industries. Epidemic raised its latest funding round in 2021 and has secured €400K in funding to date.
Founded in 2021 and based in Koper, Flux Motorcycles develops electric off-road motorcycles focused on performance and lightweight design. The company builds its vehicles in-house, developing core components internally to optimise durability, suspension systems and overall riding dynamics.
Its prototype platform, Primo, has been tested by riders to validate performance and technical direction, with further product development underway. Flux Motorcycles aims to combine traditional motocross and enduro riding characteristics with electric propulsion technology. The company has been supported by EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. Flux Motorcycles raised its latest funding round in 2022 and has secured €103K in funding to date.
Founded in 2023 and based in Ljubljana, Play123 operates a browser-based casual gaming platform offering free-to-play games accessible without downloads or installation. The platform provides a catalogue of more than 7,500 games across multiple categories, designed to be playable on any device with a web browser.
Play123 runs across 25 regional domain names, serving over one million monthly users worldwide. The company collaborates with game developers and technology partners to distribute casual games across its international network. Play123 raised its latest funding round in 2017 and has secured €102K in funding to date.
Founded in 2021 and based in Ljubljana, ReCatalyst develops platinum-based catalysts for use in hydrogen fuel cells and water electrolysers. The company focuses on improving catalyst efficiency while reducing the amount of precious metals, such as platinum, required in these systems, addressing cost and material constraints within hydrogen technologies.
ReCatalyst uses a proprietary nanotechnology production process and supplies customised catalyst solutions to customers internationally. Its production scalability has been validated, and the company operates under ISO 9001:2015 certification. ReCatalyst raised its latest funding round in 2023 and has secured €1.7 million in funding to date.
Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Škofja Loka, SaleSqueze is a SaaS platform that provides visual CPQ solutions for manufacturers and sellers of configurable physical products. The platform enables businesses to present products in 3D, calculate pricing automatically and generate quotes in real time, reducing manual administrative work in the sales process.
Primarily serving sectors such as outdoor living, home improvement and industrial equipment, SaleSqueze offers prebuilt 3D configurators that can be customised to individual brands and product ranges. The system is designed to help sales teams respond faster to inquiries while filtering unqualified leads through transparent pricing and automated quoting. With its latest funding round in 2024, they have secured a total of €1.4 million.
Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Ljubljana, Sunrise Robotics develops intelligent, autonomous robotic cells designed to transform industrial manufacturing. The company combines advanced AI software with purpose-built hardware to create flexible robotic systems trained in simulation before deployment, allowing manufacturers to automate processes with reduced integration friction.
Each robotic cell operates with built-in perception and real-time decision-making capabilities, enabling it to adapt to dynamic factory environments originally designed for human operators. Designed for scalability, Sunrise’s systems allow manufacturers to expand capacity without heavy upfront infrastructure investments, while retraining units for new tasks with minimal downtime. Sunrise Robotics raised its latest funding round in 2025 and has secured €7.2 million in funding to date.
Founded in 2019 and based in Kranj, StoringCargo operates an online platform that connects businesses with available warehouse space worldwide. The company enables warehouse owners to monetise unused capacity while helping companies find storage solutions across multiple countries.
Through its platform, users can search for warehousing options based on location and requirements, with listings currently covering hundreds of facilities globally. StoringCargo focuses on simplifying warehouse discovery and improving the utilisation of existing logistics infrastructure. The company raised its latest funding round in 2021 and has secured €350K in funding to date.
Founded in 2021 and based in Ljubljana, CTNNB1 Foundation is not a startup in the traditional sense, but a research-driven non-profit organisation focused on developing gene-related treatments for CTNNB1 syndrome, a rare neurodevelopmental disorder. They support scientific research, clinical development and international collaboration aimed at advancing therapeutic options for affected patients.
Its lead programme, URBAGEN, is a gene replacement therapy designed to restore CTNNB1 gene function. The therapy has received Orphan Drug Designation from the European Medicines Agency and is progressing towards clinical trials following preclinical development and regulatory-enabling studies conducted with international research partners. With its latest funding round being in 2025, they have secured €1 million to date.
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Read the orginal article: https://www.eu-startups.com/2026/03/10-promising-startups-shaping-slovenias-evolving-innovation-scene-in-2026/
