The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has launched its newest EIT Community RIS Hub Slovenia, which will connect the existing EIT Community in Slovenia. The Ljubljana University Incubator (LUI) has taken over the role of the Hub. The new EIT Community RIS Hub will serve as a focal point for connecting leading companies, education and research institutions and local talent, giving them access to a wide range of resources in the fields of education, entrepreneurship and innovation. The Hub aims to reduce regional disparities in innovation performance, increase Slovenia's competitiveness and contribute to sustainable economic growth. Partners, stakeholders, startups and entrepreneurs gathered at the launch event on 7 November 2024 at the University of Ljubljana. We attended the event as representatives of the EIT RawMaterials RIS Centre Adria, which we manage in Slovenia together with the Slovenian Construction Institute and LUI.