Slovenia’s top scientific research center is the Josef Stefan Institute with around 1,000 researchers in natural sciences, life sciences, and engineering. IJS experts were among the pioneers in the early development of artificial intelligence and robotics. Despite its medium size, the institute holds global importance and is one of the four most prominent scientific institutions in Central and Eastern Europe.
MoreThe only car manufacturer in Slovenia and the country's largest exporter, the best Slovenian bank, the second largest car dealer and the largest dairy are among the few French investments in the country.
MoreIn only two years after its launch, the Ljubljana-based ABC Accelerator became not only one of the strongest start-up accelerators in the region, but also expanded with new facilities in Munich and San Jose in Silicon Valley, with the latter being the site of company’s new headquarters.
MoreOver the years Biennale of Design has contributed significantly to the development of Slovenian design, with its influence being especially strong on the latest generation of designers.
MoreThe National Institute of Chemistry (NIC) is the second largest research institution in Slovenia, and is widely recognized for its achievements in both basic and applied research.
MoreAfter Germany, Italy is the second largest trade partner for Slovenia. In tourism the country prevails, though, as every fourth overnight stay in Slovenia is made by Italian visitors. As far as foreign direct investment goes, Italians are in fifth place, with a total value of 842 million euros, or 7.3 percent of all inward FDI in Slovenia.
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