Univerza Alma Mater Europaea has opened a new chapter in connecting the research, academic, and economic sectors with the establishment of the Center za inovacije in prenos znanja.
The Center represents a modern hub of knowledge, creativity, and entrepreneurship, whose purpose is to encourage the development of innovative solutions that have tangible effects on society and the environment. Its mission is a clear commitment to effectively transfer research achievements into practice and to create solutions that contribute to the development of the economy, the community, and a sustainable society.
Knowledge that creates the future
The world is changing faster than ever before. Artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and green technologies are no longer the future, but the present we are already living. Yet technology by itself does not bring progress; progress is created by people who know how to connect knowledge with real challenges and use it for the good of society. At Alma Mater, we believe and have always advocated that knowledge must become the driver of progress, not just an academic category, and that together we must create knowledge that has impact, effect, and meaning for the economy, for society, and for people.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Barbara Toplak Perovič, Dean of the ECM Faculty, Univerza Alma Mater Europaea
Collaboration with innovation partners
The Center for Innovation and Knowledge Transfer serves as a space for collaboration among researchers, entrepreneurs, students, and institutions that share a common vision and expertise in connecting knowledge with real-world challenges. Through support for innovation projects, mentoring, and links with industry, it enables research potential to grow into concrete entrepreneurial stories. At launch, the Center is connecting with leading Slovenian innovation actors, who shared their views on the importance of collaboration and innovation.
Mag. Matej Rus, Tovarna podjemov: Breakthrough innovations emerge where an entrepreneurial mindset meets knowledge and technology transfer. Entrepreneurship is a key driver of sustainable development, as it links innovation, research, and the responsible use of resources to create solutions that generate shared value for both the economy and society.
Dorijan Maršič, Inkubator Sežana: Inkubator Sežana is a modern entrepreneurial and development center that has been connecting innovative individuals, startups, and companies from various sectors for more than three decades. With comprehensive support, ranging from mentoring and consulting to training and industry connections, it fosters creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial growth. It makes an essential contribution to the development of the regional economy and the formation of a dynamic entrepreneurial community, and it is also developing new study programs in the field of materials design.
Jan Peloza, Impact Hub Slovenia: The future of entrepreneurship is not only about innovation, but also about responsibility. Impact entrepreneurship connects profit with a positive impact on society and the environment. University incubators, in particular, can become hubs for challenges of our society to develop and change where solutions to these challenges. That is why collaboration between the academic and business environments is the key to sustainable development.
Sonja Majcen, Inkubator Savinjske regije: The Inkubator Savinjska regija has been connecting innovative individuals and companies for more than three decades, co-creating the region's development and beyond. Through our collaboration, we aim to empower students to transform ideas conceived in the educational environment into entrepreneurial projects with tangible impact. We believe that the future lies in connecting knowledge, enterprise, and creativity.
The Center for Innovation and Knowledge Transfer of Univerza Alma Mater Europaea is thus becoming an important connecting link in Slovenia's innovation space and a trusted partner in the development of knowledge, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.
