Open Day of the European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) for the North Central Region of Bulgaria (ADi4SMEs)
“From Artificial Intelligence to the Smart Factory” Regional Innovation Center “Ambitious Gabrovo” is pleased to invite representatives of business, industry, the scientific community and institutions to the Open Day of the European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) for the North Central Region of Bulgaria (ADi4SMEs). Date: November 18, 2026. Location: “Science” Business Building, 5 Dunav […]
Funding for Innovation and Industrial Transformation: €371.3 million under Horizon Europe for 2027
Investment and international partnership opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), startups, and research organizations. The European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) has announced the upcoming opening of the 2027 Work Programme under the “Horizon Europe” framework programme. The initiative provides direct access to grants for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and tech startups […]
Up to 180 million euros are directed to Bulgarian innovative companies and SMEs
The National Assembly ratified the Fifth Amendment to the Agreements with the European Investment Fund (EIF) under the European JEREMIE initiative . When does it start and what is the schedule? September 2026 (Current status): Ratification by parliament officially launches the procedure. Structuring stage: The European Investment Fund (EIF) has started the selection of financial […]
Update of the Innovation Strategy for Smart Specialisation 2021–2027: New Priorities for the Bulgarian Economy
The Ministry of Innovation and Digital Transformation has published for public consultation a draft of the updated Innovation Strategy for Smart Specialisation (ISSS) 2021–2027. The public consultation period is open from 21 August to 20 September 2026. The document is based on the mid-term monitoring report on the progress of the strategy, approved by the […]
EDIH for NCR and BSMEPA Signed a Cooperation Agreement to Support the Digital Transformation of SMEs in the North-Central Region
On July 31, 2026, a Cooperation Agreement was officially concluded between the Regional Innovation Center “Ambitious Gabrovo”, in its capacity as coordinator of the European Digital Innovation Hub for the North-Central Region (EDIH for NCR), and the Executive Agency for Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises (BSMEPA). The interaction is based on a shared vision […]
Open Call: “Introduction of Green Technologies in SMEs”
The Ministry of Innovation and Digital Transformation has opened procedure BG16RFPR001-2.003 “Introduction of Green Technologies in SMEs” under the Programme “Competitiveness and Innovation in Enterprises” 2021–2027, co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund. With a total budget of EUR 82,995,277, the procedure is one of the main funding opportunities for Bulgarian enterprises planning investments in […]
New Financial Instrument to Support Business Start-ups and Employment under the “Human Resources Development” Programme 2021–2027
The Fund Manager of Financial Instruments in Bulgaria (FMFIB) is preparing a new debt financial instrument, “Microfinancing for Business Start-up and Employment”, funded by the European Social Fund+ under the “Human Resources Development” Programme 2021–2027. The instrument aims to promote entrepreneurship, create sustainable employment, and support the social inclusion of vulnerable groups on the labour […]
More than 20 Entrepreneurial Ideas Presented to Investors at the Final Pitching Event of the AI EDIH North Central Region Entrepreneurship Programme
On 30 June, the Scientia House in Gabrovo hosted the final Pitching Event of the AI EDIH North Central Region Entrepreneurship Programme, organised by the Regional Innovation Centre “Ambitious Gabrovo”. Over the past several months, participants completed a comprehensive programme combining practical training and one-on-one mentoring, focused on developing sustainable business models, validating entrepreneurial ideas, and […]
Artificial Intelligence in Real Industry: 8 Case Studies Show Measurable Results
Svishtov, May 27, 2026 – How is artificial intelligence (AI) changing the industry through working solutions with measurable effects? The answer to this question was provided by the third Innovation and Case Studies Workshop “How is Artificial Intelligence Changing the Industry?” , held at the Dimitar A. Tsenov Academy of Economics – Svishtov within […]
ADI4SMEs | EDIH for NORTH CENTRAL BULGARIA | APRIL2026
Not Just Numbers — Real Changes in People’s Lives and Business Eighteen months after the launch of the ADi4SMEs project, the EDIH for North Central Bulgaria is reporting results behind which lie stories of transformation — of citizens, organisations, and an entire regional economy. Digitalisation is not an end in itself. It […]