On July 17, 2025, an online training session was successfully held for the one-stop shop teams in the North Central Region (Gabrovo, Veliko Tarnovo, Ruse, Svishtov, Razgrad, and Silistra). The event was organized by the Regional Innovation Center – Gabrovo and aimed to prepare the teams for effective collaboration with innovative SMEs and public organizations in the region.

📌 Training Highlights

During the session, the one-stop shop teams were introduced to:

• The core responsibilities of one-stop shops and their role as regional coordinators;
• The service delivery process – from eligibility check, service selection, and contract signing to digital maturity assessment using the Open DMAT tool;
• The eligibility criteria for enterprises and public organizations;
• The target client profile – SMEs with innovation potential.

🧪 Presented Equipment and Laboratories

The training also showcased the infrastructure of the EDIH, which includes the following laboratories:

• AI in Manufacturing – CNC lathes, 5-axis machining centers, profilometer, industrial robot, AI demonstration line;
• 3D Printing Laboratory – laboratory extruder, climate chamber, 3D printer (in delivery);
• Environmental Laboratory – test printer with UV dryer, spectrophotometer and environmental test chamber;
• Digital Twin & VR Laboratory – high-performance computers and VR headsets for simulation and training.

🎯 Services for Businesses and Public Organizations

The EDIH offers the following support to innovative SMEs and public sector organizations:

• Access to equipment and laboratories for testing and validating innovations;
• Training programs – both theoretical and hands-on, in real production environments;
• Support for funding access and partnerships;
• Consulting and digital maturity assessments.

We thank all participants for their active engagement and commitment. We are confident that the knowledge and skills gained will enhance the quality of service provided by our contact points.

The project is funded by the Programme “Research, Innovation and Digitalisation for Smart Transformation” 2021–2027, co-financed by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund. The project is coordinated by the Regional Innovation Centre “Ambitious Gabrovo”.

Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. The European Union cannot be held responsible for them.