RIC to Manage Technical Development of GreenGabrovo.com
Environmental data is now stored indefinitely and open for new applications The Regional Innovation Center (RIC) “Ambitious Gabrovo” is powering the technological foundation of Gabrovo Municipality’s new environmental portal — greengabrovo.com. The Center will handle the technical support and continuous development of systems that allow every resident and visitor to track air quality, river levels, […]
Open Call for Applications: Innovation Support for SMEs in Local Action Group Territories
As of 10 July 2026, Bulgarian micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the territories of Local Action Groups (LAGs) with approved complementary funding under the “Competitiveness and Innovation in Enterprises” Programme (CIEP) may apply for non-repayable grant funding to implement innovations. The procedure is administered by the Ministry of […]
Open call: Selection for a contractor
In relation to the implementation of Grant Contract No. BG16RFTA001-1.010-0034-C01 “RIC ‘Ambitious Gabrovo’ – Civic Capacity and Partnership for Effective Cohesion” under the “Technical Assistance” Programme 2021-2027, the Regional Innovation Center “Ambitious Gabrovo” publishes documentation for conducting a procedure for the selection of a contractor through “Selection with a public invitation” under the terms and […]
New Partnership Boosts Digital Innovation Between Bulgaria and Romania
AI EDIH North Central Bulgaria (ADi4SMEs) and EDIH Digital Innovation Zone (EDIH-DIZ 2.0) in Iași, Romania have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cross-border cooperation in digital innovation. The signed agreement sets the foundation for joint initiatives supporting SMEs, research, and public services in adopting advanced technologies such as AI, cybersecurity, […]
AI EDIH Developed and Implemented an AI Chatbot for the Veliko Tarnovo Regional Administration
EDIH Developed and Implemented an AI Chatbot for the Veliko Tarnovo Regional Administration The European Digital Innovation Hub AI-EDIH (EDIH) has developed and deployed an AI-powered chatbot for the Veliko Tarnovo Regional Administration. The solution was implemented as part of the “Test-Before-Invest” service, through which EDIH supports public organizations and enterprises in testing and integrating […]
Open call: Selection for contractor
In connection with the implementation of Grant Agreement No. BG16RFPR002-1.002-001-C03 “Accelerated Digitalisation of SMEs in the North Central Region through the establishment and development of a European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH)” under the Programme “Research, Innovation and Digitalisation for Smart Transformation” 2021–2027, the Regional Innovation Centre “Ambitious Gabrovo” publishes documentation for conducting […]
RIC Gabrovo becomes a member of BESCO
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, […]
Gabrovo Municipality Launches a Test AI-Based Assistant to Help Citizens
The Municipality of Gabrovo has introduced a new AI-based chatbot assistant, now available on the municipality’s official website and currently operating in test mode. The intelligent assistant was developed as part of the Test-Before-Invest service provided by the European Digital Innovation Hub AI-EDIH (EDIH). The chatbot has been created to help citizens obtain information about […]
Open call: Selection for contractor
In connection with the implementation of Grant Agreement No. BG16RFPR002-1.002-0001-C03 “Accelerated Digitalization of SMEs in the NCR through the Establishment and Development of a European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH)” under the programme “Research, Innovation and Digitalization for Intelligent Transformation” 2021–2027, the Regional Innovation Center “Ambitious Gabrovo” has published documentation for conducting a contractor selection procedure […]
Five companies supported by EDIH ranked for funding under the energy efficiency procedure
On January 16, 2026, the official ranking under procedure BG16RFPR001-2.004 “Energy efficiency and use of energy from renewable sources in enterprises” was published. A total of 2,678 project proposals were evaluated under the procedure. The projects that successfully passed all stages of evaluation were ranked in accordance with the budget allocation by planning regions, groups […]