{"id":1813,"date":"2025-06-17T14:32:58","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T12:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ric-gabrovo.com\/?p=1813"},"modified":"2025-07-28T14:43:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T12:43:01","slug":"gabrovo-brings-together-business-and-innovation-for-a-sustainable-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ric-gabrovo.com\/bg\/gabrovo-brings-together-business-and-innovation-for-a-sustainable-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Gabrovo Brings Together Business and Innovation for a Sustainable Future"},"content":{"rendered":"

On June 12, 2025, the Business Park “Scientia” in Gabrovo hosted a business forum under the theme \u201cSustainable Development, Innovation, and International Cooperation\u201d<\/strong>, bringing together representatives from local authorities, businesses, academia, and the non-profit sector. The event aimed to foster dialogue among key stakeholders and present funding and partnership opportunities for the 2025\u20132027 period.<\/p>\n

Panel 1: Sustainable Development<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The event opened with welcoming remarks from Desislava Koleva, Chief Expert and Director of the Sustainable Development Directorate of the Municipality of Gabrovo who emphasized the importance of sustainability as a core direction for both governance and business. The first presentation, delivered by Irena Rashkova<\/strong> from RIC \u201cAmbitious Gabrovo,\u201d introduced a new monitoring tool designed to turn sustainability measurement into practical action.<\/p>\n

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Assoc. Prof. Plamen Tsankov<\/strong> from the Technical University of Gabrovo focused on practical energy efficiency measures for SMEs, highlighting their role in reducing carbon emissions.<\/p>\n

A key highlight of the panel was the \u201cESG 3.0\u201d<\/strong> presentation by Violeta Hristova<\/strong> and Vesela Vassileva<\/strong> from EMICERT V Ltd.<\/strong> They showcased how innovation and a holistic ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) approach can turn regulatory compliance into a true competitive advantage for businesses.<\/p>\n

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The panel concluded with an interactive eco-competition called QUIZshop<\/strong>, where participants earned “green” points by answering sustainability-themed questions and exchanged them for eco-friendly prizes.<\/p>\n

Panel 2: Innovation and International Cooperation<\/strong><\/h4>\n

After lunch and networking, the second panel focused on business growth through innovation and global collaboration. Maria Ilcheva<\/strong>, an expert in European and national funding, outlined upcoming support programs available from 2025 to 2027.<\/p>\n

Experts from RIC \u201cAmbitious Gabrovo\u201d \u2014 \u0414\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0446\u0430 \u042f\u043d\u0430\u043a\u0438\u0435\u0432\u0430<\/strong>, Hari Bogdanov<\/strong>, Iva Hinkova<\/strong>, and Svetoslav Mateev<\/strong> \u2014 presented the benefits of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)<\/strong>, interregional cooperation through the Allon_I3<\/strong> project, and the role of the European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH)<\/strong> in boosting the digital maturity of enterprises.<\/p>\n

Learning Through Play<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The forum concluded with hands-on eco games, including waste-sorting races and eco-quizzes that engaged participants in fun, educational competitions. A special tasting area allowed guests to sample organic and local products, showcasing sustainable practices in the food and beverage sector.<\/p>\n

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The Gabrovo Forum affirmed itself as a dynamic platform for sharing ideas, best practices, and building partnerships driven by the vision of a more sustainable, innovative, and competitive future.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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