Events

The CONNEXUS Black Sea Technology Forum focused on artificial intelligence, technological sovereignty, the security of critical and maritime infrastructure, and Europe’s need to turn strategies into tangible investments and innovation. Varna, 7 October 2026 – How can the Black Sea region, with Varna at its centre, become an important part of the European AI economy rather than merely a consumer of technology? How can Europe leverage its geographical, industrial and scientific advantages to strengthen its competitiveness and security? These questions were at the heart of the first edition of...

On 17 June 2026, Sofia Tech Park hosted the SustainX Sofia Workshop, bringing together small and medium-sized enterprises, innovation intermediaries, researchers, public institutions and project partners from Bulgaria, Romania, Latvia, Greece, Germany and the Canary Islands. The event was organised within the SustainX: Fostering Sustainable Digital Innovation Investment project and created a practical space for exchange, visibility, interregional networking and cooperation between innovative companies and the organisations that support them. The workshop opened with contributions from Ruslan...

On 2 June 2026, experts, policymakers, and key stakeholders gathered to reflect on the legacy of the SYNCLUSIVE initiative and explore the future potential of its ENGINE model. Focused on strengthening the labour market inclusion of people aged 50 and above, participants examined both the opportunities and challenges associated with coalition building, monitoring mechanisms, employer engagement, upskilling, and workforce activation initiatives. SYNCLUSIVE aimed to improve labour market outcomes for individuals aged 50+ by providing targeted training opportunities for both jobseekers and...

How can research, technology, and industry be effectively connected? Which cooperation models deliver real results for small and medium-sized enterprises? And how can successful European practices be applied in our context? The “RTIT>> Conference: Where Industry Meets Innovation” will take place on June 2, 2026, at the INTERA Technology Park, bringing together representatives from the public sector, academia, and industry with the aim of exchanging knowledge, experience, and concrete solutions to strengthen the innovation ecosystem. The conference will focus on technology transfer, the...

On 22–23 April 2026, the Applied Research and Communications Fund (ARC Fund) team joined partners from the HARMONMISSIONS consortium in Podgorica, Montenegro, to advance solutions aimed at increasing participation across the Danube Region in two key Horizon Europe climate missions: Mission 1: Adaptation to Climate Change and Mission 4: 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities. During the meeting, participating experts focused on practical approaches to engaging stakeholders and citizens in the European Union’s climate agenda. Discussions highlighted the importance of inclusive collaboration among...

On 26 March 2026, Applied Research and Communications Fund participated in the Academy for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Agriculture, aiming to build capacity in the sphere of project management and realisation. Within the event, ARC Fund presented the HARMONMISSIONS initiative and the Horizon Europe programme, encouraging participation in the European Union’s climate-focused Missions. The session focused on two key Missions: Adaptation to Climate Change 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030 The training provided participants with a comprehensive overview of the structure of...