A new generation of creators has moved into Mladi Rog (Young Rog)

In autumn 2025, we jointly published a public call for young people with ideas and ambitions who want to develop and realize their projects with professional support. We received 28 applications, of which 20 were accepted into the educational program focused on idea development. After the workshops, 17 participants prepared project plans, and a professional committee assessed that all met the criteria for mentoring and financial support for the implementation of their projects. The idealists are already developing their ideas in the community office of Mladi Rog, and they will soon start using the spaces of the Urban Incubator in the newly opened BAZA, located just across the Ljubljanica River, in the immediate vicinity of the Center Rog.

Ten selected projects focus on the development of services or workshop programs, while seven focus on the creation of tangible, usable products or prototypes, developed in the production laboratories of Center Rog. Within the program, participants receive training on the machines needed to develop their projects, mentoring support, and a year-long user package.

The program will run until the end of June, when the projects will also be publicly presented.

Who are the idealists of the 10th season of the Urban Incubator, and what projects are they developing?

• Collieve Workshops at the Škoda Farm / Aljaž Škoda

Workshops for young people that promote active leisure, confidence building, and good physical and mental well-being through contact with nature, animals, play, and creativity.

• Film in Your Pocket / Miha Turk

Practical film workshops for young people, using smartphones to learn the basics of shooting, editing, and storytelling. The project introduces youth to film as an accessible medium and encourages creative use of technology and self-expression.

• grow:home / Aina Radovan, Erika Slovša, Neža Napret

Development of an upgradable modular furniture system made from sustainable materials, promoting longer furniture lifespan and adaptation to modern living conditions.
The project development will take place in the FabLab, green lab, woodworking lab, and metalworking lab of Center Rog.

• KARIBSKI / Valeria Citterer

The project creates a space for cultural exchange between the Latin community and the Slovenian public through workshops and events related to food, music, art, and socializing, promoting social inclusion and intercultural dialogue.

• Among Local Peaks and Flavors / Sara Klopčič

Hiking trips to lesser-known Slovenian peaks, introducing youth not only to nature but also to local cuisine, customs, and the diversity of Slovenian regions.

• City Jewelry / Lara Šinkovec

Development of unique jewelry pieces and interior objects from recycled materials, highlighting the importance of craftsmanship, reuse, and personal and family heritage.

The project will be developed in the jewelry lab and metalworking lab of Center Rog.

• Nerikomi Lab: Ceramic Workshop / Ajda Mila Jamnik

Development and pilot implementation of Japanese nerikomi ceramic workshops, adapted also for participants without prior experience.

• Nocturnal Workshop / Zarja Kristan

Development of unique, handcrafted fashion garments from natural materials, inspired by history, literature, and fantasy. The project encourages the preservation of handcraft skills and a quality-over-quantity ethic.

Project development will take place in the FabLab and textile lab of Center Rog.

• North Sea / Petra Berčan

Research and design project for developing lamps from seaweed, a rapidly renewable natural resource. The project explores new materials and sustainable design solutions.

Project development will take place in the FabLab, green lab, and metalworking lab of Center Rog.

• NuroSpark / Simon Kete

Development of a mobile application concept that tracks phone usage to help users improve focus and reduce the negative effects of digital habits.

• Objective Makers / Anej Fajdiga

Building a community of photographers, videographers, and other visual content creators through events, workshops, and networking across Slovenia.

• Dress What You Drink / Andreas Morales Bajc

Development of clothing prototypes from kombucha leather as a sustainable alternative to traditional fashion materials.

Project development will take place in the textile and green labs of Center Rog.

• Designed Home Product / Bor Kračun-Pižmoht, Fedja Kovič

Creating design products for creative individuals, raising awareness and cultivating a culture of self-creation using educational and inspiring design, encouraging individual creativity.

Project development will take place in the FabLab, textile, and metalworking labs of Center Rog.

• Planty Matters / Matija Ranzinger

Development of fermented plant spreads from whole ingredients with improved nutritional value.

Project development will take place in the Food Lab of Center Rog.

• The Feminine Urge / Lea Mioč

Organization of diverse events for quality, active, and community-oriented leisure time for young people.

• UV Treasures / Žiga Novak

Interactive guided nighttime experiences in nature, where participants explore fluorescent phenomena and natural patterns using UV lights.

• Yavigator / Anna Klochenko, Elena Vujasinović, Oskar Glavan

A digital platform that gathers information on Erasmus+ youthexchanges in one place, facilitating youth access to international mobility opportunities.