Welcome to the New Generation of the City Incubator x Young Rog Program

The City Incubator x Young Rog 2024/25 call for ideas from young people aged 18 to 29 received 52 applications, of which 50 met the application criteria. The selection committee faced a challenging task in choosing ideas for the program.

Sustainability, creativity, social and environmental impact, and community care are at the heart of the ideas supported by the City Incubator x Young Rog program. This season, we welcomed 21 ideas into the program, each contributing to a better world. Selection criteria focused not only on the positive impact of ideas but also on their feasibility, the ambition of the applicants, and their contribution to the community.

Fourteen ideas made it to the educational phase of the program. Perseverance, openness, dedication, and active engagement were key during this phase. A professional and experienced panel thoroughly evaluated the project plans and, inspired by the creative potential brimming in the ideas, decided to provide all 14 projects with mentorship and financial support for realization.

Which ideas, and who are the Idea-lists, embarking on the journey of implementing their visions this season?

• SONČNA MUZIČARNA / Dorian Janežič and team
  A sustainability-focused cultural and educational program for young people, featuring a prototype of a highly efficient sound system powered by solar panels.
• RDEČE KAPICE / Zoja Eva Bartolj, Ema Sirotić, Mithra Strojan Rot
  A series of events aimed at educating and raising awareness about the menstrual cycle.
• MYCOSURF / Nej Bizjak and Hana Klincov
  Development of a surfboard made from fungal biocomposites.

The development of the project will take place in the FabLab, wood lab, and green lab.

• MANIPULATOR KIŠT / Adam Valjavec
  A prototype machine designed to facilitate the transfer of grains between containers or to processing machines.

The development of the project will take place in the metal lab and wood lab.

• TERRAVIVA / Strahinja Jovanović
  A biodegradable prototype to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and air pollution.

The development of the project will take place in the FabLab, green lab, and ceramics lab.

• TABOR JAM SESSION / Luka Starc
  A series of organized music events—jam sessions—at Tabor Hall
• ZELI PRI ČEBELI / Enej Reljič
  An informative herbal garden.
• ALTER USE / Marija Staničić
  A modular furniture element.

The development of the project will take place in the FabLab, wood lab, glass lab, and ceramics lab.

• FLORA AND FAUNA / Tiana Milićević
  A handcrafted collection blending ceramics and jewelry in harmony.

The development of the project will take place in the ceramics lab and the jewelry lab.

• V ZAVETRJU ŠOLE / Eva Oblak
  A pilot project aimed at improving high school students' mental health.
• IZ MESTNE NORIJE SE V HRIBE ZAVIJE / Jure Pečak
  An educational seminar for young people on safe and eco-friendly mountain exploration.
• URBANE KORALE / Marjana Raspor
  A modular structure inspired by blue-green infrastructure principles, raising awareness of its importance.

The development of the project will take place in the FabLab, green lab, and ceramics lab.

• TALES OF LOVE AND LJUBLJANA / David Boršo and Arinna Marin
  Thematic guided tours of Ljubljana, connecting and involving small local businesses.
• GIRLS AND THE DIGITAL WORLD / Ela and Zala Cerar
  Introductory programming workshops for girls aged 15 to 25.