Rudolfovo

What Rudolfovo does

Rudolfovo – Znanstveno in tehnološko središče Novo mesto (Javni raziskovalni zavod Rudolfovo) is a Slovenian public research institute founded in 2022 and headquartered in Novo mesto, the first scientific and research center established in the southeastern Dolenjska and Bela krajina region. It operates five research centers — CENT (advanced technologies), CEDIG (digitalization, 3D, digital twins, supercomputing, quantum), CEKROG (circular economy and social transitions), CETIP (technology transfer and intellectual property), and CEQ (applied quantum computing) — supported by five specialized laboratories: LabTOP (advanced technologies/robotics), LabX (extended reality), Lab3D (3D scanning and digitization), LabM (materials, CT scanning, LCA), and LabE (quantum computing). The institute employs roughly 35 staff and is led by Director Prof. Dr. Janez Povh.

Its portfolio combines laboratory services (simulations for automated production lines, offline robot programming, prototyping, 3D and CT scanning, reverse engineering, XR development, LCA, IP consulting) with co-developed innovation solutions built jointly with industry partners, including xEMS (AI-based building energy management), BatteryIQ (ML-based battery health monitoring for UPS systems), an AI-Robotics Quality Control system for small-batch manufacturing, and an automated laser measurement system for production lines. Core technologies span computer vision, predictive analytics, anomaly detection, generative AI for prediction, optimization, and applied quantum algorithms.

Rudolfovo makes money through three channels: contract R&D services delivered to industrial partners (manufacturing SMBs and enterprises such as Robotina, Iskra PIO, CNC Borštnar, Roletarstvo Medle, and 3D-ING), EU research funding via Horizon Europe and Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions as a consortium partner, and nationally funded projects / public procurement calls (javni razpisi). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; engagements are project-based. Go-to-market is primarily sales-led direct collaboration, supplemented by an event-driven motion anchored on the annual Znanstveno-tehnološki forum, the TRANSFORM conference, IFAM, CES, and deeptech networking events.

Name

Rudolfovo

Legal name

Javni raziskovalni zavod Rudolfovo – znanstveno in tehnološko središče Novo mesto

Website

https://rudolfovo.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rudolfovo is a Slovenian public, non-profit research institute in Novo mesto operating five research centers and five laboratories, delivering contract R&D, EU- and nationally-funded projects, and co-developed AI-driven industrial innovations to manufacturing, energy, and pharma partners in the Danube region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Research and Development Services

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Management Consulting Services (54161), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAEAI

ERP, CRM & Enterprise Applications Consulting

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Technology & Digital Consulting

SECONDARYEDAHAHAO

Management Research Institutes & Doctoral (PhD/DBA) Programs

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Business Schools & Management Institutes

Keywords

• Applied research services
• Technology transfer consulting
• Industrial automation R&D
• Extended reality solutions
• Quantum computing research

Headquarters

HQ city

Novo mesto

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract R&D Services: Fee-for-service research and development collaborations with industry partners. Services include simulations, prototyping, technology development, 3D scanning, quality control, LCA analyses, and intellectual property consulting.
2. EU Research Funding: European research and innovation project funding through programs such as Horizon Europe (including Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions), with the institute participating as a partner in international consortium projects.
3. National Research Projects: Government-funded national research projects and public procurement calls (javni razpisi) for various research positions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Rudolfovo is a public research institute operating five research centers and five specialized laboratories (LabTOP, LabX, Lab3D, LabM, LabE) delivering applied R&D services to industry. It provides contract research, prototyping, technology transfer, intellectual property consulting, 3D scanning, AI/robotics quality control, energy management, extended reality, and quantum computing algorithm development, primarily to manufacturing companies and other organizations in Slovenia and the broader Danube region.

Product overview

Rudolfovo - Science and Technology Center Novo mesto is a public research institute offering a portfolio of specialized laboratories, innovation solutions, and technology services. The organization operates through five research centers (CENT, CEDIG, CEKROG, CETIP, CEQ) and five laboratories (LabTOP, LabX, Lab3D, LabM, LabE). Core laboratory services include advanced manufacturing technologies, extended reality/virtual reality, 3D scanning and digitization, materials testing with CT scanning, and applied quantum computing. The innovation solutions portfolio includes BatteryIQ (AI-powered battery monitoring), xEMS (AI-based building energy management), autonomous quality control systems with AI and robotics, laser measurement systems, and digital heritage platforms. Supporting services include intellectual property consulting, LCA analyses, and technology transfer. All offerings are research-focused and designed for collaboration with industry partners rather than as standalone commercial products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Znanstveno-tehnološki forum Rudolfovo (ZTF): Annual science and technology forum event organized by Rudolfovo connecting business partners, collaborators, and companies.

Products and services

• LabTOP – Laboratory for Advanced Technologies Laboratory providing services including simulations for automated and robotized production lines, offline programming of robotic cells, prototyping, technology testing and demonstrations, and industrial automation solutions for manufacturing companies.
• LabX – Laboratory for Extended Reality Laboratory providing virtual and augmented reality solutions for industrial training, pharmaceutical applications, and cultural heritage documentation using specialized extended reality equipment.
• Lab3D – Laboratory for 3D Technologies Laboratory offering 3D scanning of objects for 3D printing, dimensional quality control by comparing scanned objects with CAD models, reverse engineering, parametric 3D model creation, and digital preservation of objects.
• LabM – Materials Laboratory Materials laboratory offering radiographic and CT scanning using Nikon XT V 160 equipment, electrochemical tests for various materials, and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) analyses.
• LabE – Laboratory for Quantum Computing Laboratory for quantum computing applications developing and testing algorithms on quantum computers, emulators and hybrid systems connected to supercomputers, and researching applications for solving complex problems in science and industry.
• xEMS – Intelligent Energy Management System AI-powered intelligent building energy management system that predicts energy consumption and solar production to optimize battery storage and enable effective energy management for business, public, educational, and hotel facilities.
• BatteryIQ – UPS Battery Health Monitoring System Intelligent battery monitoring system using advanced data analytics, statistical analysis, and machine learning to monitor battery health in UPS systems for data centers, telecommunications, airports, and critical infrastructure, enabling early detection of battery cell failures.
• AI-Based Autonomous Quality Control System AI and robotics-based autonomous quality control system for small-batch manufacturing that automatically generates 3D models from photographs, recognizes product shapes, and determines optimal scanning paths for automated quality verification.
• Laser Measurement System for Production Lines Laser measurement system for real-time dimensional control on production lines that automatically measures spacing between profile edges with a traffic-light display, replacing manual measurement.
• Culinary Trail – Kulinaricna pot Digital platform for preserving, promoting, and experiencing culinary heritage of ethnic minorities in the Danube region, connecting over 700 culinary heritage units from 14 countries and 35 ethnic groups through European cycling routes.
• VR/AR Application for Pharmaceutical Industry Virtual and augmented reality application for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry, using LabX extended reality laboratory equipment for isolator technique development and training.
• Intellectual Property Services Intellectual property protection services including patent application assistance, trademark and design registration representation, analysis of intellectual property protection, and support for preparation and execution of complex projects.
• Technology Transfer and Consulting Services Technology transfer and consulting services helping transfer technological knowledge to business environments, supporting multidisciplinary collaboration, and providing advisory support for complex research and development projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Prediction error reduction from 47.88% to 10.49% for energy consumption forecasting with xEMS system
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fakulteta za uporabne družbene študije v Novi Gorici (FUDŠ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Academic partner in silver-awarded 'Culinary Trail' digital platform for preserving and promoting culinary heritage of ethnic minorities in the Danube region.
• Roletarstvo Medle d.o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2026Industry partner for bronze-awarded laser measurement system. Solution developed specifically for their production line to replace manual measurement with automated real-time dimensional control.
• Robotina d.o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Strategic partner in multiple innovation projects including xEMS (intelligent energy management system) and BatteryIQ (battery health monitoring). Jointly developed award-winning solutions for building energy optimization and UPS battery analysis. Rudolfovo contributed AI expertise and data analytics capabilities.
• Fakulteta za strojništvo Univerze v LjubljanicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Academic partner in xEMS development, contributing expertise in energy systems, building operation understanding, and technical factors affecting energy consumption.
• CNC Borštnar d.o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026Industry partner for AI and robotics quality control innovation. Partner company using the automated quality control solution for complex metal components in safety-critical industrial environments.
• 3D-ING d.o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026Collaborative partner in developing AI and robotics quality control solution for small-batch manufacturing. Contributed 3D scanning expertise to the innovation project.
• Razvojni center Novo mestocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2026Co-organizer of deeptech networking events and joint promotion of research services, technologies, and collaboration opportunities with the regional innovation ecosystem.
• DINAMIC DANUBE ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2025Key role in international project connecting Danube region partners for sustainable bioeconomy development. Contributes through innovations, pilot projects, and stakeholder engagement.
• Združenje za beton Slovenije (ZBS)minorOthers · 8 October 2024Member of Slovenian Concrete Association, strengthening collaboration with industry, research environment, and professionals in construction sector. Opens opportunities for digitalization and innovation in construction including new materials development with TU Munich.
• Iskra PIOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2023Joint recipient of 2023 Gold Award for Virtual Reality innovation in pharmaceutical industry. Rudolfovo's LabX provided extended reality technologies for training and isolator technique development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National Institute of Chemistry (Slovenia): Slovenian public research institute focused on chemistry, materials, and biotechnology research. Direct peer as a fellow Slovenian Javni raziskovalni zavod competing for the same national funding pool and overlapping in materials research (LabM) and analytical services.
• Jožef Stefan Institute: Slovenia's largest and most established public research institute, conducting broad research in natural sciences, AI, materials, and engineering. Direct peer as fellow Slovenian Javni raziskovalni zavod with applied R&D focus competing for the same national funding and talent pool.
• Institute of Metals and Technology (Slovenia): Slovenian public research institute specializing in metallurgy, materials, and manufacturing technologies. Direct peer as a fellow Slovenian research institute with overlapping materials/laboratory capabilities and competing for national research funding.

Broad incumbents

• CSEM (Centre Suisse d'Electronique et de Microtechnique): Swiss applied research institute specializing in microelectronics, systems engineering, and digitalization. Comparable for its mix of advanced-manufacturing R&D, AI/robotics work, and industry partnerships with European SMEs and large corporations.
• VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland: Finnish state-owned applied research organization conducting R&D in AI, quantum, advanced manufacturing, and energy. Comparable as a publicly-funded applied research institute combining laboratory services with industry collaboration and EU project participation.
• TNO (Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research): Dutch applied research organization with focus on Industry 4.0, energy, digitalization, and materials. Comparable as a publicly-funded applied research institute with industry contract R&D and EU consortium participation.
• SINTEF: Norway's largest independent research institute, with extensive work in materials, applied AI, energy, and industrial technologies. Comparable as a publicly-funded Scandinavian applied research organization with industry-partnered R&D and EU consortium participation.
• Fraunhofer Society: Europe's largest applied research organization with 76 institutes covering AI, manufacturing, materials, and industrial technologies. Peer as a scaled model of multi-disciplinary applied R&D institutes with industry contract funding similar to Rudolfovo's model.
• TECNALIA: Spanish applied research center with focus on Industry 4.0, energy, digitalization, and sustainable manufacturing. Comparable for its multi-laboratory structure (parallel to Rudolfovo's 5 labs) and contract R&D model serving industrial clients.

Regional players

• INSTITUT RUĐER BOŠKOVIĆ: Croatia's leading public research institute. Regional peer already collaborating with Rudolfovo (laser scanning of Istrian frescoes) and competing for similar EU cross-border funding in the Danube region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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