RRA SEVERNE PRIMORSKE d.o.o. Nova Gorica

What RRA SEVERNE PRIMORSKE d.o.o. Nova Gorica does

RRA SEVERNE PRIMORSKE Regijska razvojna agencija d.o.o. Nova Gorica is a regional development agency serving the Goriška (Severno Primorska) development region in western Slovenia. Organized as a private limited liability company (d.o.o.) under Slovenian law, it is governed by eight founding members — seven municipalities (including the City Municipality of Nova Gorica) and two regional chambers (commerce and crafts) — and operates under public mandate from the Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development. The agency coordinates regional development planning, manages EU-funded programs, and delivers consulting services across the region's 13 municipalities.

Its service portfolio is structured around three program layers. The SPOT Svetovanje GORIŠKA program provides free SME and entrepreneur consulting (€1,293,714.59 allocated through October 2029). PONI Goriška runs a 4-month structured entrepreneurship incubation, targeting 106 entrepreneurs and projecting 32 new business entities. Internationally, the agency participates as a project partner in Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE (COOPACTION, DARKERSKY4CE, NUTSHELL@CE), Interreg IPA ADRION (NATURED, TANGRAM), Interreg Italia-Slovenia (CycleProMotion, IRRIGAVIT), Interreg Europe, and Horizon Europe (Pathways2Resilience). Domestically, it leads LAS V objemu sonca, a 66-member Local Action Group implementing the LEADER/CLLD rural development approach across 5 municipalities, with 10 projects selected in the 2021–2027 programming period worth €865,012.36.

RRA generates no commercial revenue. Funding flows from EU structural funds (ESRR, EKSRP), Interreg program secretariats, and national cohesion policy allocations routed through the Ministry. Distribution is direct via the Nova Gorica headquarters, a dedicated SPOT counseling office, public calls for proposals, information workshops, and digital channels. The agency employs 13 staff across program management, project office, regional development, and entrepreneurship functions.

Name

RRA SEVERNE PRIMORSKE d.o.o. Nova Gorica

Legal name

RRA SEVERNE PRIMORSKE Regijska razvojna agencija d.o.o. Nova Gorica

Website

https://rra-sp.si

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RRA Severne Primorske is a publicly mandated regional development agency coordinating EU-funded programs, SME consulting, and rural development across 13 municipalities in Slovenia's Goriška region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Development Services

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Program & Project Implementation (TA Delivery) (BPADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

SME & Entrepreneurship Development (Trade-Linked) (BPADAMAE), Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

Keywords

• Regional development services
• EU funding management
• Rural development programs
• Business consulting services
• SME support programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Nova Gorica

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. EU Structural Fund Programs: The agency manages and implements various EU-funded programs including European Regional Development Fund (ESRR), European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EKSRP), Interreg programs (Central Europe, IPA ADRION, Italy-Slovenia), and Horizon Europe. Revenue is generated through administrative fees and project management fees from managing these EU programs.
2. Government-funded Regional Development Projects: National government funding through Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development, managed within the Slovenian cohesion policy framework 2021-2027. The agency coordinates regional development programs and implements projects on behalf of regional stakeholders.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RRA Severne Primorske is a regional development agency that manages EU-funded development programs and delivers consulting and coordination services for the Goriška region in western Slovenia. It serves as the lead partner of the Local Action Group LAS V objemu sonca implementing the LEADER/CLLD rural development approach, operates the SPOT Svetovanje GORIŠKA business consulting program, runs the PONI Goriška entrepreneurship incubation program, and participates in cross-border cooperation projects under Interreg and Horizon Europe frameworks.

Product overview

RRA SEVERNE PRIMORSKE d.o.o. Nova Gorica is a regional development agency providing development services rather than a traditional technology product company. The organization's offerings consist of EU-funded project programs and consulting services including SPOT Svetovanje GORIŠKA (business consulting for SMEs), PONI Goriška (entrepreneurship training program), and various international projects under Interreg, Horizon Europe, and other EU programs. These programs focus on regional development, rural development, climate resilience, sustainable mobility, entrepreneurship support, and tourism development in the Goriška region of Slovenia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SPOT Svetovanje GORIŠKA Consulting service providing comprehensive support for potential entrepreneurs and SMEs in the Goriška region, connecting institutions and establishing partnerships to promote entrepreneurship at local and regional levels. Funded under ESRR and operated as part of the national SPOT counseling network with SPIRIT Slovenija.
• PONI Goriška - Podjetno nad izzive Entrepreneurship training program enabling potential entrepreneurs to develop and realize their business idea within 4 months, including vocational training, expert mentoring, and practical support for business vision realization. Targets 106 potential entrepreneurs with expected outcome of 32 new business entities.
• LAS V objemu sonca (LEADER/CLLD) Local Action Group implementing rural development through the LEADER/CLLD approach across five municipalities (Nova Gorica, Brda, Miren-Kostanjevica, Renče-Vogrsko, Šempeter-Vrtojba), managing EU-funded projects for rural development and regional competitiveness. RRA Severne Primorske serves as the lead partner.
• COOPACTION International project developing innovative solutions for improving services for the elderly and creating new opportunities for youth in peripheral regions, implemented under Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE program.
• Pathways2Resilience (P2R) European project aimed at strengthening climate resilience of European regions and communities, based on systemic approach, capacity building, and co-creation of adaptation pathways.
• NUTSHELL@CE Project advocating for more effective spatial and transport planning in rural and peripheral areas of Central Europe, with the main goal of using sustainable modes of transport through integration of green solutions.
• DARKERSKY4CE Project addressing light pollution in Central European cities, changing perceptions among local policy makers, tourism entities, and citizens, and promoting dark skies as an advantage for sustainable development.
• IRRIGAVIT Cross-border project on rational irrigation and soil management in cross-border viticulture, developing strategies for sustainable water resource management based on principles of the European Green Deal.

Quantifiable outcome

• 106 potential entrepreneurs targeted for PONI Goriška program with 30% (32) expected to establish new businesses
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• European Commission Representation in SloveniaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024EU institutional partnership providing oversight and coordination for European cohesion policy implementation. The agency operates under EU structural funds frameworks and maintains regular coordination with the EC representation for program compliance and reporting.
• Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development (Slovenia)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational government ministry providing mandate and oversight for regional development activities. The ministry delegates implementation of regional spatial planning and LEADER/CLLD approaches to the agency.
• LAS V objemu sonca (Local Action Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Action Group operating LEADER/CLLD approach across 5 municipalities (Nova Gorica, Brda, Miren-Kostanjevica, Renče-Vogrsko, Šempeter-Vrtojba). RRA serves as lead partner managing SLR implementation and EU-funded rural development projects.
• Interreg CENTRAL EUROPEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean territorial cooperation program. Agency participates as project partner in COOPACTION (social services innovation) and DARKERSKY4CE (light pollution reduction) projects.
• Interreg IPA ADRIONcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border cooperation program for Adriatic-Ionian region. Agency participates in NATURED project (nature-based solutions) and TANGRAM project (parks and gardens tourism).
• Interreg EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean cooperation program supporting policy learning and exchange. Agency involved in projects addressing sustainable development and regional competitiveness.
• Interreg Italia-SloveniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border cooperation between Italy and Slovenia. Agency participates in CycleProMotion (cycling tourism), IRRIGAVIT (viticulture water management), and capitalisation projects.
• SPIRIT Slovenija / SPOT ProgramcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational entrepreneurship support network. RRA operates as regional SPOT counseling point providing free advisory services to potential entrepreneurs and SMEs on business registration, financing, and development.
• Legislative Assembly of Emilia-Romagna Region (Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOOPACTION project partner contributing to social innovation policy development across Central Europe.
• SOL.CO Social Cooperative (Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial enterprise partner in COOPACTION project focusing on social services innovation for elderly and youth in peripheral regions.
• Polish Foundation Pillars of DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish development organization partner in COOPACTION project addressing social innovation in Central European regions.
• City Administration Roßleben-Wiehe (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman municipality partner in COOPACTION project for social services and youth opportunities development.
• Central Administration Liepaja (Latvia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner in PUMA urban mobility project under URBACT program, coordinating sustainable mobility planning across European cities.
• Università degli Studi di Udine (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in IRRIGAVIT project developing sustainable viticulture water management practices for cross-border wine region.
• Kmetijski inštitut Slovenije (Slovenian Agricultural Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in IRRIGAVIT project providing agricultural expertise for vineyard water management and climate adaptation.
• Consorzio Tutela Vini Friuli Colli Orientali e Ramandolo (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWine consortium partner in IRRIGAVIT representing Italian winemakers in cross-border cooperation for sustainable viticulture.
• Gospodarska zbornica Slovenije - Območna zbornica za severno PrimorskominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional chamber of commerce as founding member supporting business development and entrepreneurship initiatives.
• Območna obrtno-podjetniška zbornica Nova GoricaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional crafts and entrepreneurship chamber as founding member providing additional business support services.
• Regional Development Agency ROD AjdovščinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Mrežna regionalna razvojna agencija Severne Primorske network coordinating regional development across Goriška region.
• Posoški razvojni centercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Mrežna regionalna razvojna agencija Severne Primorske network serving Upper Primorska area.
• Idrijsko-Cerkljanska razvojna agencijacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Mrežna regionalna razvojna agencija Severne Primorske network, currently leading RPP Severne Primorske spatial planning preparation.
• LAS Vipavska dolinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdjacent Local Action Group cooperating on Vipavska dolina territorial brand development and joint rural development initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Idrijsko-Cerkljanska razvojna agencija (ICRA): Partner regional development agency in the same Goriška network as RRA Severne Primorske. Currently leading the Regional Spatial Plan (RPP) preparation for Severne Primorske, performing the same core function of EU program delivery and regional development coordination.
• RRA Posavje: Regional development agency for the Posavje region of Slovenia, delivering EU-funded programs, LEADER/CLLD rural development, and SME consulting under the same Slovenian regional development framework as RRA Severne Primorske.
• RRA Koroška: Regional development agency for the Koroška region of Slovenia with a comparable mandate covering regional planning, EU program implementation, SME support, and LEADER/CLLD coordination.
• Razvojni center Srca Slovenije: Another Slovenian regional development agency operating a similar model: LEADER/CLLD implementation, SME SPOT counseling, PONI entrepreneurship training, and Interreg project participation for a different cohesion region.
• Posoški razvojni center: Slovenian regional development agency serving the Upper Primorska area and operating within the same Mrežena regionalna razvojna agencija Severne Primorske network as RRA Severne Primorske, with overlapping regional development, LEADER/CLLD, and EU funding mandates.
• Regionalna razvojna agencija Ljubljanske urbane regije (RRA LUR): Slovenian regional development agency serving the Ljubljana urban region, executing the same suite of EU-funded programs (ESRR, EKSRP, Interreg) and SPOT counseling as RRA Severne Primorske, but at larger scale.
• Regionalna razvojna agencija ROD Ajdovščina: Regional development agency in the Vipava Valley within the same Goriška network, executing parallel regional development, SME support, and EU-funded project delivery programs adjacent to RRA Severne Primorske's territory.

Emerging players

• LAS Vipavska dolina: Adjacent Local Action Group in the Vipavska dolina territory, cooperating with RRA Severne Primorske on territorial branding and joint rural development. Operates LEADER/CLLD with overlapping project themes (rural development, sustainable tourism) in neighboring geography.

Others

• Mreža regionalnih razvojnih agencij (MRRA): Network association of Slovenian regional development agencies that includes RRA Severne Primorske as a member. Provides coordination, advocacy, and shared services across all regional agencies, functioning as an industry body rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• SPIRIT Slovenija (Javna agencija): Slovenia's national public agency for entrepreneurship, internationalization, foreign investment, and technology promotion. Operates the SPOT counseling network of which RRA Severne Primorske is a regional franchisee, providing the umbrella mandate and national coordination layer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RRASEVERNEPRIMORSKE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rra-severne-primorske-d-o-o-nova-gorica
• Instagraminstagram.com/explore/locations/244355375719744/rra-severne-primorske-doo-nova-gorica

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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