Energy & Climate Finance: Borzen has launched a €10m non-repayable grant scheme (Climate Fund) to help legal entities install battery energy storage systems, covering up to 45% of eligible costs (max €225/kWh), with applications opening in August and grid connection required by 31 July 2026. AI & Research Infrastructure: The University of Ljubljana unveiled “Frida,” a new AI-focused high-performance computing supercomputer on the Faculty rooftop, designed to complement the existing Vega system and boost AI training performance and energy efficiency. Circular Economy & Health Tech: A Western University study examined 240+ retrieved hip and knee implants to understand how corrosion and wear damage varies over time and by patient factors. EU Policy Watch: Slovenia is urged by the OECD to keep public finances sustainable while boosting investment, trade resilience and wider AI adoption. Biodiversity & Food Systems: The European Aquaculture Society announced plenary speakers for its 2026 Ljubljana conference on “Aquaculture in Global Change,” focusing on sustainability, resilience and net-zero pathways. Public Health: Slovenia’s Climate Fund-backed energy push comes alongside ongoing monitoring of low-pathogenic H9N2 avian influenza risk, with hygiene advice reiterated.