INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES

Connecting Businesses. Creating Possibilities.

Business support designed around international connections, market understanding and commercial cooperation.

Explore the Slovenia–Africa Business Council's proposed service areas supporting businesses, investors and institutions interested in trade, investment, technology and partnerships across both regions.

08 Service Areas
02 Connected Regions
01 Shared Economic Purpose
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SLOVENIA–AFRICA BUSINESS COUNCIL

International connections.
Practical business dialogue.

Connecting Markets Slovenia & African Economies
International Business
Strategic Partnerships
Market Intelligence
Institutional Connections
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Informed Connections Building relationships across markets.
01 WHAT WE AIM TO SUPPORT

Supporting business. Strengthening cooperation.

International expansion requires more than identifying a new market. It requires relevant information, commercial understanding and appropriate relationships.

The Slovenia–Africa Business Council is developing a service framework intended to support organisations exploring commercial engagement between Slovenia and African economies.

These service areas address market research, partner identification, investment interests, trade engagement, technology cooperation and professional delegations.

Our objective is to help businesses identify appropriate questions, understand relevant environments, and explore relationships that may support mutually beneficial international cooperation.

Business-Focused Engagement
Bilateral Market Perspective
Informed Commercial Exploration
Professional Collaboration
02 OUR SERVICE AREAS

Explore our business services.

Discover eight service areas designed to address different needs in international business, trade, investment and partnerships.

08 SERVICES
01 / BUSINESS CONNECTIONS

Business Matchmaking

Explore opportunities to identify relevant companies, suppliers, distributors and business counterparts where commercial interests align.

B2B Connections Commercial Partners
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02 / BUSINESS INFORMATION

Market Intelligence

Explore market research themes, sector information and relevant commercial considerations when evaluating new markets.

Market Research Sector Insights
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03 / INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION

Market Entry Support

Explore relevant information, market requirements and commercial considerations before pursuing international expansion.

Market Orientation Expansion Research
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04 / INVESTMENT

Investment Facilitation

Explore investment-related information, project considerations and potential engagement with appropriate commercial stakeholders.

Investment Research Stakeholder Engagement
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05 / TRADE ENGAGEMENT

Trade Missions

Explore organised commercial visits and trade engagement programmes when scheduled and formally announced.

Trade Visits Business Meetings
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06 / TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

Technology Partnerships

Explore potential cooperation involving technical capabilities, digital solutions, industrial technologies and innovation.

Innovation Technology Cooperation
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07 / INSTITUTIONAL ENGAGEMENT

Business Delegations

Explore opportunities to participate in relevant business delegations, professional meetings and institutional visits when organised.

Delegations Business Dialogue
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08 / PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Partner Identification

Research potential distributors, suppliers, technology providers, institutional counterparts and other relevant organisations.

Partner Research Business Networks
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These service areas describe the Council's proposed framework for business engagement. Specific assistance, availability and applicable arrangements should be confirmed with the Council.

04 FIND THE RELEVANT SERVICE

What are you looking to explore?

Select a business interest to discover which Council service areas may be relevant to your enquiry.

BUSINESS INTEREST EXPLORER
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Exploring a New Market

If your organisation is considering entry into Slovenia or an African market, understanding the business environment and regulatory requirements is an important starting point.

RELEVANT SERVICE AREAS
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05 OUR APPROACH

From initial interest to informed engagement.

A structured approach can help organisations explore international commercial opportunities with greater clarity.

01

Understand

Clarify business objectives, intended markets, sector interests and the type of commercial relationship being considered.

BUSINESS NEEDS
02

Evaluate

Review relevant market information, commercial feasibility, operating requirements and possible constraints.

INFORMED RESEARCH
03

Connect

Identify potential stakeholders, companies, institutions or professional contacts where relevant relationships exist.

BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS
04

Engage

Explore appropriate discussions, business meetings and possible cooperation, subject to mutual interest.

COMMERCIAL DIALOGUE
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INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC COOPERATION

Building understanding.
Connecting interests.

06 BILATERAL BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT

Supporting connections in both directions.

The Council's business service framework is intended to recognise the needs of organisations on both sides of the Slovenia–Africa relationship.

Slovenian enterprises may seek information about African markets, commercial distributors, investment interests or potential industry partners.

African enterprises may explore Slovenian technology providers, industrial suppliers, professional expertise and potential business cooperation.

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Slovenia → Africa Exploring African market and partnership interests.
Africa → Slovenia Exploring Slovenian business and technology connections.
Why Slovenia–Africa?
07 WHO WE AIM TO SUPPORT

Different stakeholders. Shared economic interests.

The proposed service framework considers the needs of several types of organisations engaged in international business.

01 / AUDIENCE

Businesses & Exporters

Enterprises interested in international trade, market exploration, distribution or commercial cooperation.

02 / AUDIENCE

Investors & Project Developers

Organisations evaluating investment interests, relevant markets, project considerations and stakeholder engagement.

03 / AUDIENCE

Institutions & Associations

Chambers, universities, research organisations and institutions interested in economic dialogue and cooperation.

04 / AUDIENCE

Professionals & Specialists

Consultants, technical specialists, legal professionals and other experts involved in international commercial activities.

08 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Understanding our business services.

Common questions about the Council's service areas, business enquiries and international cooperation.

01 What types of business services does the Council aim to provide?
The proposed service framework includes business matchmaking, market intelligence, market entry support, investment facilitation, trade missions, technology partnerships, business delegations and partner identification. Specific service availability and participation arrangements should be confirmed with the Council.
02 Can the Council help me explore an African market?
The Council's proposed activities include market information, international business orientation and potential partner identification. Organisations should explain their intended country, sector, commercial objectives and specific information needs when enquiring.
03 Are these services available to African companies?
The Council's bilateral concept includes both Slovenian and African enterprises. African businesses may enquire about Slovenia-related commercial interests, market information and possible forms of cooperation. Eligibility and service conditions depend on the Council's applicable arrangements.
04 Do businesses need to become members to request services?
Membership requirements, service eligibility and any applicable fees have not been specified on this page. Contact the Council to confirm whether your enquiry requires membership or another form of engagement.
05 Does business matchmaking guarantee a commercial partner?
No. Identifying relevant commercial counterparts does not guarantee that a suitable partner, contract or transaction will result. Businesses should independently evaluate prospective partners and undertake appropriate commercial due diligence.
06 How can I enquire about a trade mission or delegation?
Explore the Council's Trade Missions, Business Delegations and Events pages for announced activities. Planned dates, destinations, eligibility and participation costs require confirmation. You may also contact the Council to express interest in relevant future programmes.
07 How do I submit a business service enquiry?
Visit the Council's Contact page and provide your organisation's name, country, sector, intended market and the type of support you wish to explore. Submit a service enquiry