Youth Hackathon Idea for the Future Gathered Young Innovators from the Region in Razgrad
On 19 and 20 March, the youth hackathon Idea for the Future took place in Razgrad, bringing together students, business mentors, and representatives of the academic community in search of innovative solutions for the development of the region. The event was organised by the Razgrad Regional Administration in partnership with the Regional Education Authority and […]
Successful Information Meeting: Digital Future for Razgrad
Local Business Shows Great Interest in Digital Transformation Opportunities On March 19, 2026, the conference hall of the “Les” Hotel Complex in Razgrad City Park hosted the information meeting “Digital Future for Razgrad,” organized by the European Digital Innovation Hub for the North Central Region (EDIH for NCR) in partnership with the “Ambitious Gabrovo” Regional […]
Youth Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation Training Brings Together Students, Experts and Social Entrepreneurs in Gabrovo
On 12 March 2026, a training on youth entrepreneurship, social innovation and the social economy was held in the hall of the Regional Governor of Gabrovo. The event was organized by the Regional Center for Social Economy and Social Innovation – Gabrovo with the participation of the Regional Innovation Centre “Ambitious Gabrovo” and the Youth […]
Entrepreneurship program – Turn your innovative idea into a successful business
The European Digital Innovation Hub for North Central Region’s entrepreneurial program aims to support the development of innovative business ideas and start-ups through a combination of training, expert support, and individual mentoring. The program is aimed at entrepreneurs, start-ups, teams, and individuals with a start-up idea who want to develop their project, structure a sustainable […]
eCommerce in Bulgaria 2025: Revenue Growth, Digital Maturity, and Untapped Cross-Border Potential
The new regional report for 2025–2026 provides a structured analysis of eCommerce development across the Balkans, covering revenue dynamics, digital maturity, cross-border trade, key business challenges, and expectations for 2026. Steady Revenue Growth The data shows that 45.7% of online businesses in Bulgaria reported revenue growth in 2025. This signals resilience in the sector despite […]
Digital Future for Razgrad: Innovation for Business and Youth
In March 2026, Razgrad District will become a stage for digital transformation. The initiative joins the efforts of the European Digital Innovation Hub for the North Central Region (EDIH NCR), RIC “Ambitious Gabrovo,” and the Regional Administration of Razgrad to support local business and give wings to youth ideas. It is implemented under Contract […]
The current EDIH state of development for 2026
The European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) network has entered a critical phase of consolidation, scaling, and deep integration into the EU’s industrial and strategic policy. The initial build-out phase is over, and the focus is squarely on measurable impact and sustainability. Core Status: The Network is Maturing & Scaling Full Deployment: The network of over 220 EDIHs is now fully […]
Balkan eCommerce Summit 2026: Кой е следващият пазар, на който искате да продавате?
Your new partners, ideas, and strategies—all in one place in two days Following the phenomenal success of the 2025 edition with guests from 23 countries, Balkan eCommerce Summit 2026 returns on April 28–29 at Sofia Inter Expo Center – with a new, larger location, four stages, a podcast hall, international speakers, and a new generation […]
Електронната търговия в България, Румъния, Гърция, Унгария и Хърватска: Какво разкриват данните за 2025 г. и какви са прогнозите за 2026 г.
Online commerce in Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, Hungary, and Croatia continued to gain momentum throughout 2025, but the pace of this growth varies significantly between countries. These are some of the main conclusions in the report “The State of E-commerce in the Balkans in 2025,” prepared over nine months by the Balkan eCommerce Summit team. The […]
Ministry of Innovation and Growth Launches Call to Strengthen Industrial Capacity in the Field of Defence
The Ministry of Innovation and Growth (MIG) has opened a call for project proposals aimed at strengthening industrial capacity in the field of defence capabilities. The measure is part of the Programme “Competitiveness and Innovation in Enterprises” (PCIE) and is fully aligned with European Union policies to enhance the security and defence capabilities of EU […]