University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ljubljana (FME) exists to create and disseminate knowledge that enables its students and research partners to competitively participate in the international scientific field and marketplace. In Slovenia, the EIT Manufacturing Hub is located at University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.

Its main goals/tasks are:

• create a single point representation of EIT Manufacturing in EIT RIS countries
• increase engagement and participation of local partners, and recruitment of new members
• support local innovators, – raise awareness to and gain support from local/national authorities
• dissemination activities towards business/industry and academic audience (students and faculty)
• know-how transfer implementation for the facilitation of the needs of the companies (start-ups, scale-ups, OEMs)