DRIVING EXCELLENCE IN INNOVATION

APPLIED RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATIONS FUND

ARC FUND
ARC FUND

Applications are now open for the 22nd National ‘Innovative Enterprise of the Year’ Competition

Award-winning innovative Bulgarian companies and finalists in the “Innovative Enterprise of the Year 2025” competition

ARC Fund and MIT REAP: Advancing Bulgaria’s Innovation Ecosystem

Applications are now open for the 22nd National ‘Innovative Enterprise of the Year’ Competition

This edition marks 20 years of Bulgaria’s membership of the European Union. The most innovative Bulgarian companies will be honoured before an international audience at the 22nd National Innovation Forum. Sofia, 30 September 2026 – The Applied Research and Communications Fund (ARC Fund) has opened applications for the 22nd edition of the ‘Innovative Enterprise of the Year’ National Competition, which this year marks the 20th anniversary of Bulgaria’s accession to the European Union. The competition is open to companies from all economic sectors and regions of the country that, over the past...

September 30, 2026
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CASI-BIO: Turning Sustainable Bioeconomy Principles into Practical Solutions

How can biological resources be used more efficiently without compromising food security, natural ecosystems or social fairness? Addressing this challenge requires not only new technologies, but also better governance, evidence-based policies and the active involvement of businesses and local communities. CASI-BIO aims to turn the principles of a sustainable bioeconomy into practical solutions that can be applied across different economic and social contexts. Jointly coordinated by the Applied Research and Communications Fund (ARC Fund) and Technology Partners Foundation (TPF), Poland, the...

October 20, 2026
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Excellence in innovation

The Excellence in innovation label recognizes excellence, impact and efficiency of cutting-edge innovations developed by Bulgarian enterprises.

• Wiser Technology
• MClimate AD
• AMG Technology OOD
• Waves Vision EOOD.
• Organic Invest Bio Protection OOD
• Fadron OOD
• Eurotrust Technologies AD
• Data Science Society EOOD
• Marketing King EOOD
• AvtoIkonom OOD
• Alegi Engineering Ltd.
• Elka.BG
• Biostyle OOD
• Eterzeit EOOD
• Momfident OOD
• SOMENSO EAD
• 3D Open Design EOOD
• DMD OOD
• Takova Group OOD
• EcoLogic Solutions Group
• 3-Fi EOOD
• GEOCOM Co. EOOD

The Black Sea Region Has the Potential to Become a Driver of European Technological Competitiveness, with Varna at Its Centre

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...

October 9, 2026
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Citizens’ Panel: How Can We Adapt to Climate Change?

On 17 July, the Applied Research and Communications Fund team, in partnership with the Municipality of Gabrovo, co-organised a citizen discussion panel on the topic “How Can We Effectively Adapt to Climate Change?” ...

July 22, 2026
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INSPIRE: Embedding Participatory Governance

On 29 May 2026, experts from the INSPIRE initiative, including the Applied Research and Communications Fund team, convened with local stakeholders and policymakers to explore practical solutions for the institutional...

June 1, 2026
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