Progress on the ADi4SMEs project

On October 10, 2025, the Regional Innovation Center – Gabrovo hosted the second partner meeting on the ADi4SMEs project, aimed at building a European Digital Innovation Hub with a focus on artificial intelligence. During the meeting, the results of the first year of implementation were presented, as well as the planned activities for the next […]

Presenting AI EDIH during the International Scientific Conference

The Technical University of Gabrovo hosted the International Scientific Conference Mechatronics, Eco and Energy-Saving Systems and Technologies – GABROVO`25, organized within the framework of project BG16RFPR002-1.014-0005 – Center of Competence “Intelligent Mechatronic, Eco- and Energy-Saving Systems and Technologies.” The event took place on September 26, 2025, in the conference hall of the Center of Competence […]

RIC Gabrovo Joins the European Cluster Collaboration Platform

Regional Innovation Center Ambitious Gabrovo has officially become a member of the European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) – the largest cluster platform in the European Union. The ECCP serves as a key hub for supporting international cooperation among clusters and business networks. By joining the platform, RIC Gabrovo will gain access to a wide network […]

Venture Capital Funds

? We are pleased to present the Information Bulletin on Venture Capital Funds – a valuable resource for entrepreneurs, innovators, and small and medium-sized enterprises seeking investment opportunities in Bulgaria and across Europe. The bulletin includes: ? Overview of the main venture capital funds in Bulgaria – Fund of Funds, FMFIB, and active intermediaries such […]

Training on Artificial Intelligence and Production Digitalization at Impuls Ltd

On September 10, 2025, a specialized training session was held at the Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing, located on the premises of Impuls Ltd, for students from the part-time study program at the Technical University of Gabrovo. The training covered key topics related to modern industrial development, including: Application of Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing […]

AI EDIH’s One-stop Shops Trained to Work with High-Tech Equipment and Digital Services

On July 17, 2025, an online training session was successfully held for the one-stop shop teams in the North Central Region (Gabrovo, Veliko Tarnovo, Ruse, Svishtov, Razgrad, and Silistra). The event was organized by the Regional Innovation Center – Gabrovo and aimed to prepare the teams for effective collaboration with innovative SMEs and public organizations […]

Progress and outcomes of the activities under Work Package 7 for the ADi4SMEs project

This report outlines the progress and outcomes of activities under Work Package 7 (WP7) for June 2025, aligned with the overarching goal of fostering early digital skills and promoting digital and green education and training. These initiatives are designed to be inclusive, open, transparent, and non-discriminatory, with a primary focus on supporting: Small and Medium-Sized […]

Finding finance for your business

AI EDIH for the North Central Region Bulgaria provides timely and up-to-date information on funding opportunities and new programs for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that wish to implement innovations and support their business development. Within the framework of Work Package 6, a structured database has been developed, containing funding opportunities, programs, and financial instruments […]

Official opening of AI EDIH’s laboratories

The laboratories of the project “Accelerated digitalization for SMEs in the North-Central region through the creation and development of a European Digital Innovation Hub”, implemented by the Regional Innovation Centre “Ambitious Gabrovo”, were officially opened. The event was attended by the project partners – the University of Veliko Tarnovo “St. Sv. Cyril and Methodius“, the […]