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Maribor educational and research infrastructure investments

Overview

The city of Maribor is undergoing significant educational and research infrastructure developments through various funding initiatives.

The University of Maribor has secured over 17 million euros from the European Regional Development Fund for the RIUM 2 project. This investment, part of the INNOVUM platform, is intended to upgrade national research infrastructures and acquire modern equipment to foster technological development and knowledge transfer.

Simultaneously, the Municipality of Maribor is allocating more than 8.5 million euros for the renovation and equipment of kindergartens and primary schools. This includes a 14.3 million euro energy renovation project for public buildings scheduled to begin in autumn 2026. Specific local investments target kitchen renovations, sanitary facility repairs, and the expansion of the OŠ Angela Besednjaka primary school.

Entities

European Regional Development Fund · University of Maribor · Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development · Monika Kirbiš Rojs · Maribor

Timeline

11 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Maribor allocates millions for school and kindergarten upgrades
Maribor is investing over 8.5 million euros in kindergarten and school renovations, alongside a 14.3 million euro energy efficiency project, despite a slight decline in local student enrollment.
18 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
University of Maribor to receive 17 million euros in EU research funding
The University of Maribor will receive over 17 million euros in EU funds to upgrade its research infrastructure and boost innovation and economic cooperation in Slovenia.

Sources

lokalec.si · maribor24.si · mbreport.si · net-tv.si