SIQ

Name

SIQ

Legal name

Slovenski institut za kakovost in meroslovje, Ljubljana

Website

https://siq.si

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ljubljana

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Training and Education Services: SIQ offers over 300 training programs with various certification pathways including PECB, IQNET, and SIQ certificates. Revenue generated through course fees, with pricing ranging from €155 to €2,380 per course.
2. Product Testing and Certification: Testing and certification services for products and systems including chemical industry, manufacturing, medical equipment, food industry, and environmental sectors.
3. Organization Certification: Certification of management systems including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and other standards.
4. Calibration Services: Metrology and calibration services for measurement equipment, including accredited calibration at customer premises.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SIQ (Slovenski institut za kakovost in meroslovje) provides independent product testing and certification, organizational management system certification (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 13485), accredited calibration and metrology services, explosion protection (ATEX) certification, and over 300 professional training and education programs. The institute also serves as Slovenia's national time and frequency standard holder and an EU ETS-accredited verifier of greenhouse gas emissions.

Product overview

SIQ (Slovenski institut za kakovost in meroslovje) is an independent quality and metrology institute operating since 1965, offering a comprehensive portfolio of testing, certification, calibration, and training services. The core offering consists of five main service areas: Product Testing and Certification (preskušanje in certificiranje proizvodov), Organizational Certification (certificiranje organizacij), Education and Training (izobraževanje in usposabljanje), Calibrations and Control (kalibracije in kontrola), Explosion Protection (protieksplozijska zaščita), and Information Technologies (informacijske tehnologije). The training division offers over 300 educational programs delivered through open groups, closed groups, classroom, or hybrid formats, including specialized certification programs such as the Digital Transformation Officer (PECB-certified), ISO 27001 Lead Implementer (PECB-certified), Data Protection Officer (IQNET and SIQ certified), AI Agent Development Practitioner (IQNET and SIQ certified), Medical Device Regulatory Expert (IQNET and SIQ certified), and ISO 13485 Internal Auditor courses. SIQ also organizes the annual SIQ Summit international conference and maintains the SIQ Register of Auditors in accordance with ISO/IEC 17024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• B2GreenHub: B2GreenHub ecosystem led by SIQ, a green business transformation initiative supporting SMEs in circular economy adoption through cross-border mentoring programs.
• REUSE

Products and services

• Product Testing and Certification (Preskušanje in certificiranje proizvodov)

Quantifiable outcome

• Trained over 700 internal auditors in the past year, with more than 300 specifically for ISO 9001 quality management systems
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• B2GreenHub Ecosystem PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Part of B2GreenHub ecosystem comprising 106 leading EU institutions, 150+ business experts, and 200+ technology experts. The ecosystem, valued at 14.8 million EUR across 7 EU projects, supports manufacturing companies in green digital transformation and CSRD compliance.
• Pomurje Technology Park LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Lead partner in Interreg SI-AT REUSE project focused on circular economy and cascade use of raw materials. Project runs from November 2023 to October 2026, supporting SMEs in green transition through cross-border mentoring program.
• International School for Social and Business StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Partner in Interreg SI-AT REUSE project for SME support in circular economy transformation.
• Competence Center Wood GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Partner in Interreg SI-AT REUSE project, contributing expertise in wood and biomass technologies.
• Green Tech Valley ClustercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Partner in Interreg SI-AT REUSE project, bringing green tech industry network and expertise.
• Research Burgenland LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Partner in Interreg SI-AT REUSE project, supporting cross-border research and innovation.
• PECBcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPECB Authorized Silver Partner - delivers PECB certification programs including ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, Digital Transformation Officer, and AI Agent Development courses with internationally recognized certifications.
• IQNET AcademycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIQNET partnership for international recognition of certifications including Data Protection Officer (DPO), Quality Management Internal Auditor, and Medical Device Regulatory Expert programs.
• Slovenska akreditacija (SA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation body that granted SIQ its core accreditations including EU ETS verification and laboratory accreditations per ISO/IEC 17025.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DNV: International accredited registrar and TIC company covering maritime, energy, food, and healthcare. Comparable to SIQ on ISO management system certification, healthcare/medical device QMS audits, and accredited training.
• Intertek: Global TIC and quality assurance provider serving consumer products, commodities, and industrial sectors. Comparable to SIQ on product testing, EMC, certification, and increasingly on training/education services.
• SGS: Global TIC leader with broad testing, inspection, and certification services including industrial, consumer products, environmental, and life sciences. Direct overlap with SIQ's testing, certification, and verification business lines.
• Eurofins: Global testing group focused on food, environment, pharmaceutical, and consumer product testing. Overlaps with SIQ on laboratory testing, food safety certification, and environmental/ISO 14001 verification services.
• Bureau Veritas: World-leading TIC group covering marine, industry, construction, certification, and government services. Overlaps with SIQ on management system certification, ISO auditing, and product conformity assessment at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• DEKRA: Germany-headquartered TIC and certification body with strong automotive, industrial, and cybersecurity practices. Directly comparable to SIQ for product testing, management system certification, and professional training.
• TÜV Rheinland: International TIC services provider with overlapping product testing, management system certification, EMC testing, and education offerings. Competes with SIQ for European enterprise customers and ISO scheme certifications.
• TÜV SÜD: Global TIC major offering testing, certification, auditing, and training across industrial, medical, automotive, and cybersecurity sectors. Directly comparable to SIQ across nearly all service lines, but at vastly greater international scale.
• Applus+: European TIC group providing testing, inspection, and certification across energy, industrial, and infrastructure. Directly comparable to SIQ on industrial inspection, ATEX/explosion protection testing, and certification services.

Regional players

• ZAG Ljubljana (Zavod za gradbeništvo Slovenije): Slovenian national building and civil engineering institute, also an EU-notified body for construction products. Operates as a regional peer in the same Slovenian TIC ecosystem, with comparable accreditation-based testing and certification but specialized in construction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCURzJFvP5CDVtL_vdvWjbQA/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/SIQLjubljana
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/siq

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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