Slovenian Smart Specialisation Strategy sets out national strategic development priorities and niches that are supported on the ground by a comprehensive, focused and tailored policy mix. The flagship industries include: pharmaceuticals and chemicals, electronics and electrical engineering, machine building, wood processing, food processing, textile, life science and hospitality and entertainment.įavourable business environment makes Slovenia an excellent base for business development and growth, encouraged by high performance education system, which in the final stages allows the inclusion of students in advanced research, business and international projects.
Knowledge-intensive services lead to manufacturing or technological innovations and sharpen the competitive edge of Slovenia’s manufacturing industries at home and abroad. Slovenia’s main exporting partners are Germany, Italy, Croatia, Austria and France while the main exported product groups were motor vehicles, electrical equipment, pharmaceutical products, machinery and equipment and metals. Exports accounts for around 75% of the country’s GDP, more than three-quarters of trade was with EU member states. Slovenia’s export competitiveness attribute to the restructuring of the Slovenian economy towards high-tech products and the markets. Slovenia has a long industrial tradition, highly educated workforce, well-developed infrastructure, and is situated at a major transport crossroad.
As a member of the European Union since May 2004 and of the Eurozone since 2007, Slovenia is an advanced, independent and very open country. Slovenia became an independent country in 1991.
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