Progress in the Construction of the Velenje Technology Park – TecHub, Including Research Infrastructure of the National Institute of Chemistry
The construction of the Velenje Technology Park – TecHub, one of the central development projects within the just transition of the SAŠA region, is progressing successfully according to plan. At the construction site, the contractor has completed the concreting of the foundation slab, which, due to the size and complexity of the building, was carried out in two phases. Approximately 2,000 m³ of concrete were used for this stage.
Concrete works on the perimeter and interior walls of the basement level are currently underway, while preparations are also being made for the ground-floor slab. The building is thus gradually taking shape, and construction remains on schedule.
The National Institute of Chemistry is participating in the project as a co-investor. The new facility will include research spaces and laboratory infrastructure dedicated to biomass-related research, including a laboratory for biomass (bio)refining. This new infrastructure will further strengthen research and development activities and foster stronger links between scientific work, industry, and development teams in the region.
The Velenje Technology Park is being developed at a time of major transformation in the SAŠA region, which is seeking new, sustainability-oriented development opportunities as it gradually moves away from coal mining. The project represents an important step toward establishing a modern environment for the development of new technologies, prototypes, solution testing, and the growth of high value-added companies.
At the National Institute of Chemistry, we see this project as an important opportunity to advance research and knowledge transfer in fields that will be crucial for the green and technological transition of the region. By bringing together research infrastructure, development laboratories, and specialized production cells, TecHub will contribute to the creation of new solutions and strengthen the broader innovation potential of the region.
