Introducing the 2025 Impact Launchpad participants: 28 projects for a better world

Ljubljana, 11 December 2025 – Impact Hub Slovenia has concluded the evaluation process for applications to the Impact Launchpad programme, which for the second season in a row has attracted ambitious individuals and teams eager to develop their socially and environmentally responsible entrepreneurial ideas into viable solutions. The programme received more than 40 applications, confirming the growing demand for support in validating solutions, gaining first users, and developing both business models and positive impact on the planet.

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This year, 28 projects stood out for their entrepreneurial drive, clear potential, and commitment to addressing pressing challenges. As part of the Impact Launchpad programme, all selected participants will embark on a structured development journey and compete for main prizes totalling EUR 10,000, along with additional support to help realise their business plans.

Agora
A media platform that brings the humanities closer to young people through accessible content and encourages critical thinking and civic engagement.

 

AlpLink
A community-based transport system enabling drivers to help hikers reach trail starting points, reducing the traffic footprint in natural environments.

 

Brez signala
A programme that uses a physical “offline kit” and analogue events to encourage young people to reduce digital overload.

 

Delavnice.net
A platform offering schools a clear, centralised overview of verified preventive workshops, simplifying selection and booking.

 

Dotik pravljice
A project that strengthens understanding of the importance of touch in child development through massage storybooks, workshops and support programmes.

 

Dream Lift
A programme enabling athletes to pursue education abroad while continuing their competitive sports careers.

 

EvidentIS
A web application for volunteer fire brigades that integrates records and services into a single digital solution, improving transparency and efficiency.

 

FemFlow Strategist
A programme supporting women founders in balancing productivity and preventing burnout through flow techniques and cyclical planning.

 

Gibanje z glavo za zabavo
A therapeutic programme using a three-phase approach and thematic cards to support the development of natural movement patterns across different groups.

 

GoodBuy
A mobile app that helps users reduce impulsive purchases and promotes mindful, financially responsible decision-making.

 

Integracija skozi delo
A programme providing vulnerable individuals with employment, education and housing opportunities to support easier reintegration into society.

 

JoinUs
An app enabling easy discovery, booking and organisation of leisure activities in the local community.

 

KAT//CUT
A platform for the sustainable exchange of sewing patterns and fashion solutions, offering access to expert knowledge that is otherwise hard to find.

 

MentorMe
A platform that enables students to gain first practical experience while helping companies engage young talent more easily.

 

My friend Lumii
An AI assistant that creates personalised learning tasks, monitors student wellbeing and provides insights into learning progress.

 

Na100p
A public speaking and acting programme that builds confidence, expression and communication skills in children, teenagers and adults.

 

Nexora – MINDGRIP.AI
A platform combining psychotherapeutic approaches, organisational psychology and AI to strengthen employee resilience and improve team insights.

 

Objektivci
A community for photographers and videographers that supports learning and creative development through events, storytelling and practical challenges.

 

Work from Slovenia Platform
A platform providing digital nomads with centralised information on working and living in Slovenia, while strengthening links with companies.

 

PRMTHS
A platform offering youth groups and organisations safe, moderated online spaces amid growing digital complexity.

 

Prskalnik
A platform introducing young people to the professional world and helping them find quality opportunities for practical training.

 

Balkan Folklore Ritual Card Set – Preserving Stories from the Past
An original project that reinterprets and preserves motifs of Balkan folklore through a set of 22 ritual cards and an accompanying guidebook.

 

Specally
The development of a device for non-invasive hyperspectral skin cancer detection, supported by advanced artificial intelligence methods.

 

Šepet papirja
Handcrafted paper products that combine cultural heritage with the inclusion of people with special needs in the creative process.

 

Tabori Brez izgovora
A summer programme offering pupils a safe space for growth through nature, movement and learning about health and wellbeing.

 

TechCheck
A digital literacy platform that automatically identifies technical and design errors in academic writing and explains them to users.

 

Unplugged Apps
An ecosystem of ethical mobile applications designed to reduce digital distractions and enhance user privacy.

 

Yavigator / Help2Go
A digital tool helping young people discover international opportunities and overcome information barriers to participation in mobility programmes.

The programme will begin on 15 December with a kick-off meeting at Impact Hub Ljubljana, where participants will be introduced to the programme structure, mentoring approaches and key milestones. This will be followed by intensive months of workshops, testing and guided work, helping teams improve the usability of their products and services, develop clear business models, and prepare for new partnerships and potential investors.

 

Impact Launchpad is part of the Impact Pathway development framework, which connects the Social Impact Award, Impact Launchpad and Impact Next programmes into a comprehensive support journey from idea to growth. Participants gain access to mentors, expert content and the Impact Hub Slovenia community, enabling them to develop their ideas into viable, sustainable and socially oriented projects. Participation in the programme is fully free of charge.

Contact:
Ana Belac
+386 41 240 244
ana.belac@impacthub.net

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