On 19 March 2026 (Thursday) from 14:45 to 17:00 an information meeting will take place in the conference hall of the Les Hotel Complex in Razgrad City Park in Razgrad Town, dedicated to the opportunities for accelerated digitalisation of small and medium-sized enterprises in the Razgrad region.
The event is organised by the European Digital Innovation Hub for the North Central Region (EDIH NCR) in partnership with the Regional Innovation Centre “Ambitious Gabrovo” and the Regional Administration of Razgrad, with the support of local employers’ organisations.
It is implemented under Contract No. BG16RFPR002-1.002-0001-C01 “Accelerated Digitalisation of SMEs in the North Central Region”, funded by the Programme “Scientific Research, Innovation and Digitalisation for Smart Transformation” 2021–2027, co-financed by the European Union.
Main Topics and Highlights Participants will be introduced to:
- The impact of artificial intelligence on various industries – manufacturing, services, management and logistics (with specific examples and current trends).
- The services provided by EDIH NCR, targeted at SMEs:
- Free testing of digital solutions and technologies in specialised laboratories before making real investments.
- Training programmes and modules for the development of digital skills – from beginner to advanced levels in AI and digital transformation.
- Support in seeking funding, investments and building partnerships (including access to European networks).
Event Programme
- 14:45 – 15:00 Registration and distribution of information materials about EDIH NCR
- 15:00 – 15:05 Official opening and welcome address
- 15:05 – 15:30 “How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Industry” – lecturer: Alexander Angelov
- 15:30 – 15:50 Presentation of the European Digital Innovation Hub for the North Central Region – lecturer: Tsvetelina Petrova
- 15:50 – 16:40 Detailed presentation of the services:
- 15:50 – 16:10 Testing before investment – access to laboratories – Tsvetelina Petrova
- 16:10 – 16:30 Training and skills development – Dobromira Yaneva and Alexander Angelov
- 16:30 – 16:40 Support for investments and networking – Maxim Sadinov
- 16:40 – 17:00 Discussion and Q&A session (with the participation of the team from RIC “Ambitious Gabrovo” and the Regional Administration of Razgrad)
Participation is free of charge. Places are limited, therefore pre-registration is required by 15 March 2026 via email edih.office.razgrad@mail.bg and/or telephone +359 898 55 68 33.
The event is part of a series of initiatives by EDIH NCR aimed at supporting businesses in the region through access to high-tech infrastructure, expertise and European funding, while reducing the risks associated with implementing innovative solutions.
This news item has been created with the financial support of the Research, Innovation and Digitalization for Smart Transformation Program 2021-2027, co-financed by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund under project BG16RFPR002-1.002-0001 -C01 “Accelerated digitalization for SMEs in the Central Region through the creation and development of EDIH.” The Regional Innovation Center “Ambitious Gabrovo” bears full responsibility for the content of the document and under no circumstances can it be assumed that this document reflects the official position of the European Union and the managing authority.
