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 […]
New funding opportunities: Green and digital partnerships for smart transformation
“Green and Digital Partnerships for Intelligent Transformation” Procedure BG16RFPR002-1.010 The call for proposals under Procedure BG16RFPR002-1.010 “Green and Digital Partnerships for Intelligent Transformation” is now open, offering substantial grant funding for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in partnership with scientific organizations and higher education institutions. Objective of the Procedure The procedure aims to foster green […]
Labour Market Trends in Gabrovo and the Region: What Employers Need and the Challenges They Face
The labour market in Gabrovo and the surrounding region continues to evolve dynamically, marked by high demand for skilled workers and significant difficulties in attracting suitable candidates. A recent survey conducted among 25 local companies reveals clear trends that affect both the industrial sector and the growing fields of IT, administration, and digital services. High […]
Open Doors Day of the European Digital Innovation Hub – North Central Bulgaria
On 2 December 2025, the European Digital Innovation Hub – North Central Bulgaria will host an Open Doors Day in Gabrovo, at Mechatronica JSC, 7 Rayko Daskalov Street. The event is aimed at companies, organizations, and institutions interested in opportunities for digitalization, innovation, and green transformation in the region. Participants will learn more about the […]
University Students Explore Innovation at ADi4SMEs Labs
First Step Towards Innovation Today, students from the Technical University of Gabrovo, currently doing their internship at RIC “Ambitious Gabrovo,” visited the ADi4SMEs European Digital Innovation Hub laboratories in Environment and 3D Printing. They were introduced to the operation of the equipment and its practical applications. Their future work in the laboratories will strengthen […]
RIC Secures STEP Seal and Seal of Excellence, Advancing EDIH ADi4SMEs to Next Stage
RIC has advanced to the second stage of the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH) projects. The project proposal for the continuation of EDIH ADi4SMEs received both the STEP Seal and the Seal of Excellence, which opens opportunities for national funding. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– RIC премина към втория етап от проектите на Европейските центрове за цифрови иновации (EDIH). […]
Open call: Selection for contractor
In connection with the implementation of the grant contract No BG16RFPR002-1.002-0001-C01 “Accelerated digitalization for SMEs in the North-Central region through the creation and development of the EDIH” under the program “Research, Innovation and Digitalization for Smart Transformation” 2021 – 2027, the Regional Innovation Center “Ambitious Gabrovo” published documentation on the procedure for the selection of […]