FAQ

FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the INO.LAB TS Startup Challenge?
It’s an opportunity to test, validate, and get certified for your 5G, IoT, or robotics solution with Telekom Slovenije. Participate via two online sessions followed by an on-site visit to the INO.LAB in Ljubljana. 

2. Who can participate?
The challenge welcomes startups and scaleups ready to pitch innovative solutions in 5G, IoT, cloud, robotics, or related fields—regardless of location or development stage.

3. What’s included in the program?
Participants get sandbox access to real telecom infrastructure, technical support from experts, business mentorship, potential co-funding pathways, pilot opportunities, and a chance to earn the INO.LAB certification. 

4. How do the sessions work?

• Step 1 (Online): Learn about INO.LAB’s capabilities, how certification works, and key projects.

• Step 2 (Online): You pitch your solution and integration needs.

• Step 3 (In-Person): If there’s a fit, test your solution onsite in Ljubljana.

5. Is there a cost to join?
No fee is mentioned—participation and access to the structured program appear to be free. Any costs for pilot implementation would be handled on a case-by-case basis.

6. What is the INO.LAB certification?
Once your project is validated in real telco infrastructure with expert support, you receive a certification that enhances your credibility with partners, investors, and customers.

7. Can I apply from outside Slovenia?
Absolutely. The challenge is held online for the initial sessions, and the in-lab visit is in Ljubljana—but applicants from anywhere can join.

8. What happens after the on-site phase?
If selected, you may enter a pilot phase, potentially supported by funding and commercialization support through Telekom’s ecosystem.