LOIS Laboratory for Open Innovation Systems

The Laboratory for open innovation systems develops theoretical concepts and uses empirical research to support the development of an “open innovation systems” concept globally. The Laboratory contributes to understanding that open and collaborative networks of entrepreneurs and scientists in the first place are one of the most promising concepts to create continuous innovative solutions for the benefit of all.


Five key projects represent crucial research and development focus within the LOIS. First project is oriented into development of the internationally excellent programme of business education for managers in science called SMBA.

Second project focuses into researching of open innovation models with special attention on high-tech small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), international research network expansion and collaboration in the field of innovativeness, and mentorship work with young gifted researchers.

Third project is called dissemination. It informs and transfers key contents and information about the Centre of excellence, its research work and development to different stakeholders in Slovenia and abroad.

Fourth project monitors technological policy for high-tech SMEs nationally and globally. Focus is on the permanent assessment of the expectations of Slovenian high-tech SMEs about national technological policies by conducting an annual in-depth survey.

Fifth project develops and promotes management and leadership in the open innovation systems, and importantly helps in spin-off business model’s development.

head of laboratory:
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Head: Jaklič Marko, PhD, Full Professor
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Specialization: Economic theory and policies, Management and organization, International economics
Researcher: Černe Matej, MSc, Assistant and researcher
Specialization: Management and organization
Researcher: Dakić Mladen, BSc, Assistant and researcher
Specialization: Marketing, Project management



Researcher: Makovec Brenčič Maja, PhD, Associate Professor
Specialization: International economics, Marketing
Researcher: Groznik Aleš, PhD, Associate Professor
Specialization: Informatics
Researcher: Hočevar Marko, PhD, Full Professor Specialization: Management and organization



Researcher: Jaklič Marko, PhD, Full Professor
Specialization: Economic theory and policies, Management and organization, International economics
Researcher: Škerlavaj Miha, PhD, Assistant Professor Specialization: Management and organization Researcher: Pahor Marko, PhD, Associate Professor Specialization: Statistics, Money and finance



Researcher: Prebil Miha, MSc, Assistant and researcher
Specialization: Entrepreneurship
Researcher: Pustovrh Aleš, MSc, Assistant and researcher Specialization: Market research, Project management, Strategic positioning
Researcher: Svetina Nabergoj Anja, PhD, Assistant Professor
Specialization: Economic theory and policies, Management and organization, Entrepreneurship



Researcher: Rašković Matevž, MSc, Assistant and researcherr
Specialization: International economics, Marketing