The Regional Innovation Center “Ambitious Gabrovo” has officially become a member of BESCO – the Bulgarian Startup Association. This new partnership marks an important step toward the further development of the innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem in Gabrovo and the wider region.

By joining BESCO, RIC “Ambitious Gabrovo” expands its opportunities for collaboration with leading organizations, entrepreneurs, investors, and innovative companies from across the country. The shared goal is to create better conditions for the development of startups, encourage innovation, and build a sustainable startup environment in the region.

RIC “Ambitious Gabrovo” is already actively working in this direction. As part of its efforts to support the local entrepreneurial community, the organization has announced its Entrepreneurship Program for 2026 for the first time. The program is aimed at young companies, innovative ideas, and teams with strong growth potential.

The initiative is another clear demonstration of the commitment of RIC “Ambitious Gabrovo” to act as a driver of entrepreneurship and innovation in the region, creating real opportunities for development, training, mentorship, and connections with key partners within the innovation ecosystem.

More information about the Entrepreneurship Program for 2026 can be found here:
https://ric-gabrovo.com/predpriemacheska-programa-za-2026-godina/

This news item has been created with the financial support of the Research, Innovation and Digitalization for Smart Transformation Program 2021-2027, co-financed by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund under project BG16RFPR002-1.002-0001 -C01 “Accelerated digitalization for SMEs in the Central Region through the creation and development of EDIH.” The Regional Innovation Center “Ambitious Gabrovo” bears full responsibility for the content of the document and under no circumstances can it be assumed that this document reflects the official position of the European Union and the managing authority.