Young Entrepreneur

• Article 1
  The Young Entrepreneur competition is organised by GEA College – Faculty of Entrepreneurship.
• Article 2
  The purpose of this competition is to promote interest in economics and entrepreneurship, enhance knowledge in these fields, identify talented students, and encourage them to deepen their understanding and creativity. The competition highlights the importance of economics and entrepreneurship in both daily and professional life.

Article 3

•  The national competition consists of multiple stages and is a team-based competition focusing on entrepreneurship and business knowledge.
• All Slovenian high schools can participate. A teacher-mentor registers the team through the application form available on the GEA College website.
• The final national stage is based on a preliminary selection process.
• A specialist committee, appointed by the Dean of the Faculty of Entrepreneurship, evaluates applications.
• The semifinal selection process assesses only complete applications, which must include a feasibility study and video.
• Feasibility studies are graded from 0 to 10 points, with teams scoring 8 or more advancing to the final.
• In the final, teams present their video and business idea, with a 10-minute presentation, followed by a 5-minute Q&A with the committee.
• The top three teams receive awards.
• Evaluation criteria are detailed in Article 9.

• Article 4 
  Participation is voluntary. Schools form their teams, with a maximum of 5 students per team. Only currently enrolled students can participate. Teams must submit their application via an official form, sent to all schools upon the competition announcement. If a team member cannot attend, the mentor must notify organisers at least five days before the event.

• Article 5
  Finalists develop their own business ideas, feasibility analysis, and promotional video, which they present before a panel of experts. Each participant must consent to the public disclosure of competition results, videos, and presentations.

• Article 6
  The competition is managed by the Competition Organizing Committee, appointed annually by GEA College – Faculty of Entrepreneurship.

  The committee has the following roles:

• Determines the location, schedule, and competition format.
• Oversees competition execution.
• Evaluates participant submissions.
• Ranks participants and announces results.
• Awards recognitions.
• Publishes results on the GEA College website.
• Prepares a final competition report.

• Article 7

• The feasibility study presentation includes a written project, accompanying documentation, and a PowerPoint-based oral defence before a panel.
• The presentation is public and lasts up to 10 minutes.
• Mentors are not allowed to assist teams during the presentation.
  

• Article 8
  All feasibility studies must be submitted on time and in Slovenian. They must include all required elements. Summaries must be emailed to the competition organisers before the submission deadline.
• Article 9
  Projects are evaluated based on specific criteria outlined on the GEA College website.GEA College.
• Article 10
  Competition results are public and will be announced within 14 days of the event on the GEA College website. Appeals regarding evaluations or competition execution can be submitted in writing within 8 days after the event. No appeals will be considered after this period.
• Article 11

• The Organizing Committee awards certificates and practical prizes.
• Each participant receives a certificate of participation.
• The top three teams receive special certificates for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
• GEA College awards scholarships for the 1st year of its Entrepreneurship program to members of the top three teams. This award is non-transferable.

• Article 12
  All certificates are issued with the seal and signature of the Dean of GEA College – Faculty of Entrepreneurship.

• Article 13
  Submitted feasibility studies are stored for one year, after which they are destroyed by the organizing committee.

• Article 14
  All competition costs, except travel expenses for participants and mentors, are covered by GEA College through internal funding and sponsorships.

• Article 15
  For additional questions or appeals related to the competition’s execution, organization, scoring, or awards, mentors and participants can contact the competition organisers.

The competition rules are valid from 16. 9. 2024.
GEA College – Faculty of Entrepreneurship

• 1st Place
  School: Šolski center Nova Gorica, Gimnazija in zdravstvena šola ter Strojna, prometna in lesarska šola, Cankarjeva 10, 5000 Nova Gorica
  Business plan title: CAPI- Carryable Automatic Pump Infusion
  Authors: Miha Zavadlav, Christian Furlan, Timon Gorjan, Matic Komel, Mateo Usicco
  Mentor: Tadej Štrancar
• 2nd Place
  School: Ekonomska šola Ljubljana, Prešernova 6, 1000 Ljubljana
  Business plan title: Dej povej
  Authors: Sara Ferincek, Iza Gabrovšek, Erik Capuder
  Mentor: Stanko Levičar

• 3rd Place
  School: Srednja šola Pietro Coppo Izola, Zustovičeva 6, 6310 Izola
  Business plan title: FurbanTech
  Authors: Emily Alessio Kocmanić, Ena Perić, Sara Lovrec, Mattia Pagnanelli, Kevin Grbič
  Mentor: Nadine Baruca

• 4th Place
  School: Srednja elektro-računalniška šola Maribor, Smetanova ulica 6, 2000 Maribor
  Business plan title: Simply Find
  Author: Emir Varupa
  Mentor: Ivanka Lesjak

• 1st Place
  School: Gimnazija Jurija Vege Idrija, Študentovska 16, 5280 Idrija
  Business plan title: PLASTOŽER
  Authors: Miha Smrdel, Andrej Rojc, Jernej Kavčič, Jan Razpet
  Mentor: Tanja Pirih

• 2nd Place
  School: Ekonomska šola Ljubljana, Prešernova 6, 1000 Ljubljana
  Business plan title: FENIX LASHES d.o.o.
  Authors: Živa Žagar, Hana Žagar, Klara Tome, Petra Malavašič
  Mentor: Irena Babič Vrečar
• 3rd Place
  School: Ekonomska šola Ljubljana, Prešernova cesta 6, 1000 Ljubljana
  Business plan title: OUR LITTLE BRAINS d.o.o.
  Authors: Zala Zupančič, Lina Škufca, Nina Erce, Neža Rezar
  Mentor: Irena Babič Vrečar

• 4th Place
  School: Ekonomska šola Ljubljana, Prešernova cesta 6, 1000 Ljubljana
  Business plan title: M-FREEZE
  Authors: Tim Galić, Žiga Horvat, Minela Delić, Višnja Štiglic, Eva Hrovat
  Mentor: Stanko Levičar

• 1st Place
  School: Gimnazija in srednja šola Kočevje, Ljubljanska cesta 12, 1330 Kočevje
  Business plan title: Terapevtska skodelica »BELLIS«
  Authors: Inja Vidic, Sara Kožar,
  Mentor: Ivana Ciglič
• 2nd Place
  School: Šolski center za pošto, ekonomijo in telekomunikacije Ljubljana, Celjska ulica 16, 1000 Ljubljana
  Business plan title: FIT&LIFT, d. o. o.
  Authors: Thomas Medica
  Mentor: Ksenija Sever Žižek
• 3rd Place
  School: Ekonomska šola Ljubljana, Prešernova cesta 6, 1000 Ljubljana
  Business plan title: Robo Box
  Authors: Žiga Doblekar, Mario Španić, Tobija Švigelj, Tian Tomi Merhar
  Mentor: Stanko Levičar

• 4th Place
  School: Ekonomska šola Ljubljana, Prešernova cesta 6, 1000 Ljubljana
  Business plan title: Sijajna d.o.o.
  Authors: Maruša Vidergar, Martina Vidergar, Julija Muhič, Alina Muhič, Katja Plevnik
  Mentor: Irena Babič Vrečar

• 1st Place
  School: Gimnazija Bežigrad, Peričeva ulica 4, 1000 Ljubljana
  Business plan title: GreenMeal
  Authors: Benjamin Mehić, Tjaša Drobnič, Evelin Redžeposka
  Mentor: Karin Jerman
• 2nd Place
  School: Ekonomska šola Ljubljana, Prešernova cesta 6, 1000 Ljubljana
  Business plan title: Sweet&Handy
  Authors: Ana Laura Skela, Almira Šabić, Kaja Pogačar Lipovec, Mebrura Vejseloska
  Mentor: Stanko Levičar

• 3rd Place
  School: Ekonomska šola Ljubljana, Prešernova cesta 6, 1000 Ljubljana
  Business plan title: KOF d.o.o.
  Authors: Živa Bovcon, Živa Hvala, Lana Koren
  Mentor: Irena Babič Vrečar

• 4th Place
  School: Ekonomska šola Ljubljana, Prešernova cesta 6, 1000 Ljubljana
  Business plan title: Pawmaps
  Authorsi: Tinkara Šega, Jan Krajči, Leja Potočnik, Matevž Kosem Todorović
  Mentor: Stanko Levičar

• 1st Place
  School: Šolski center Ptuj, Ekonomska šola, Volkmerjeva cesta 19, 2250 Ptuj
  Business plan title: 0,0 šofer – Trezna odločitev z obeskom za ključe
  Authors: Lucija Beranič in Fanika Čus
  Mentor: Patricija Koler
• 2nd Place
  School: Ekonomska šola Ljubljana, Prešernova cesta 6, 1000 Ljubljana
  Business plan title: Safety Necklace
  Authors: Anesa Meserko, Maks Berden, Tai Prebil, Gabor Ilič
  Mentor: Irena Babič Vrečar
• 3rd Place
  School: Ekonomska šola Ljubljana, Prešernova cesta 6, 1000 Ljubljana
  Business plan title: Multifunckionalno pohištvo
  Authors: Pia Prebil, Lana Rovšek, Luka Tekavčič, Tinkara Vinkovič
  Mentor : Stanko Levičar

• 4th Place
  School: Šolski center Velenje Šola za storitvene dejavnosti, Trg mladosti 3, 3320 Velenje
  Business plan title: Dan ogledala
  Authors: Dženita Šehić, Neja Oven Šimek in Ajda Ring
  Mentor: Renata Vodlan

• 1st Place
  School: Ekonomska šola Ljubljana, Prešernova cesta 6, 1000 Ljubljana
  Business plan title: Parfis
  Authors: Ema Nartnik, Pia Pavičić, Lara Lavrih, Sonja Kojić
  Mentor: Irena Babič Vrečar
• 2nd Place
  School: Srednja elektro računalniška šola Maribor, Smetanovo ulica 6, 2000 Maribor
  Business plan title: Partnerski program
  Authors: Jan Wolf, Nejc Bezjak, Nicholas Herga
  Mentor: Ivanka Lesjak
• 3rd Place
  School: Srednja šola za gostinstvo in turizem Celje, Kosovelova ulica 2, 3000 Celje
  Business plan title: Wireless Charging Pad (WCP)
  Authors: Anika Kropf, Dimitrije Pešić
  Mentor: Brigita Košak
• 4th Place
  School: Ekonomska šola Ljubljana, Prešernova cesta 6, 1000 Ljubljana
  Business plan title: Krotla
  Authors: Tilen Podobnik, Lara Andolšek, Klara Marolt, Rok Avbelj
  Mentor: Irena Babič Vrečar

• 1st Place
  School: Srednja elektro – računalniška šola Maribor, Smetanova ulica 6, Maribor
  Business plan title: Aplikacija Bright Future (Svetla prihodnost)
  Authors: Primož Ketiš, Niki Finžgar, Mario Močnik, Kevin Knedl
  Mentor: prof. Ivanka Lesjak
• 2nd Place
  School: Srednja ekonomska šola Ljubljana, Roška cesta 2, Ljubljana
  Business plan title: Luminoclean
  Author: Matic Lavrič, Dan Grešak
  Mentor: Zdenka Sušec in Matic Pilko
• 3rd Place
  School: Ekonomska šola Ljubljana, Prešernova cesta 6, Ljubljana
  Business plan title: Range Room Ljubljana
  Authors: Eldin Šabić, Aldin Adrović, Jakob Žužek, Jan Škorić, Jure Daneu
  Mentor: Stanislav Levičar

• 4th Place
  School: Srednja ekonomska-poslovna šola Koper, Martinčev trg 3, 6000 Koper
  Business plan title: Poslovni načrt za podjetje Foodway d.o.o.
  Authors: Emilija Četojević, Polona Holer
  Mentor: Nataša Vrčon Tratar

• 1st Place
  School: Srednja elektro-računalniška šola Maribor, Smetanova ulica 6, Maribor
  Business plan title: ProTactics – športno taktična aplikacija za trenerje
  Authors: Marko Kužner, Jernej Fakin, Primož Korez
  Mentor: prof. Ivanka Lesjak
• 2nd Place
  School: Srednja ekonomska šola Ljubljana, Roška cesta 2, Ljubljana
  Business plan title: Flip klopca
  Authors: Aljaž Perko, Tijana Janković, Martina Jelenc, Anja Čeh, Uroš Lazić
  Mentor: Ivan Trstenjak, Janez Zupan, Rok Zevnik
• 3rd Place
  School: Srednja šola za gostinstvo in turizem Celje, Kosovelova ulica 2, Celje
  Business plan title: Smoothie Drive
  Authorsi: Timotej Pirš, Anamarija Rojnik, Veronika Ema Šlogar
  Mentor: Brigita Košak

• 4th Place
  School: Srednja medijska in grafična šola Ljubljana, Pokopališka 33, 1000 Ljubljana
  Business plan title: Mobilna aplikacija “Od kmeta”
  Authors: Nikita Bucik, Ajda Hlebš, Dolores Kirhmajer
  Mentor: Miha Golob

• 1st Place
  School: Srednja medijska in grafična šola Ljubljana, Pokopališka 33,
  Business plan title: Suivi
  Authors: Špela Bricman, Advan Bratić, Jonas Miklavčič, Jaka Seliškar
  Mentor: Lea Golob
• 2nd Place
  School: Srednja ekonomska šola Maribor, Trg Borisa Kidriča 3
  Business plan title: JVTL
  Authors: Jaša Žigert, Vid Žvan, Tim Očko, Lan Soče
  Mentor: Bronja Jarc

• 3rd Place
  School: Ekonomska šola Novo mesto, Ulica talcev 3a
  Business plan title: Geras d.o.o., pomoč starejšim
  Authors: Tadej Lumpert, Kaja Kirn, Jan Vardijan
  Mentor: Karmen Virc

• 4th Place
  School: Srednja ekonomska šola Maribor, Trg Borisa Kidriča 3
  Business plan title: SloZgo
  Authors: Sergeja Kotnik, Nejc Ruedl
  Mentor: Bronja Jarc