BSC Kranj, Regional Development Agency of Gorenjska

BSC Kranj is the Gorenjska Regional Development Agency and, since 1995, has been acting as a link between business people, chambers, municipalities, institutes, ministries, and other institutions in areas such as: regional, local and cross-border development projects; entrepreneurship, competitiveness, technological development, human resource development, tourism; rural and spatial development, conservation of the environment; as well as technical assistance and collaboration with partners in the EU and other countries. The main function of the BSC Kranj is to, together with local, regional and national partners, design and carry out the Regional Development Plan for the Gorenjska Region 2014–2020 and, in doing so, contribute to the development of the region. We develop and implement programmes and projects that strengthen the competitiveness of the region by connecting the needs of the companies and local communities with national and European development policies and financial resources. BSC Kranj is a key player in establishing the development partnership between the Gorenjska region and Austria, Italy, and the EU. Furthermore, BSC Kranj is the prime company for the economical-social development of the region, and due to its competent, referential projects and its excellent partnership networks within and outside of the region, developmentally focused institutions are coming to this region. Within the context of these tasks, BSC Kranj has been providing information, counselling, and specialist support to the public sector, business people and investors. Since 2015, BSC Kranj is also managing Kranj Coworking centre Kovačnica, which is grew into vivid hub for young enteprenuers from all over Gorenjska region.