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 begins work on Bulgaria’s Living Lab for a sustainable bioeconomy

On 13 November 2026, the Applied Research and Communications Fund (ARC Fund) will host the workshop ‘Sustainable Bioeconomy in Bulgaria: Challenges, Opportunities and Shared Priorities’ in Sofia. The discussion will focus on agriculture, food and forestry, and on how using biological resources more responsibly can help protect biodiversity and create opportunities for local communities. Dr Rafael Popper of Technology Partners Foundation (Poland), CASI-BIO’s Scientific Coordinator, will introduce the project. He will outline the initial Living Lab concept with Zoya Damianova, ARC Fund’s...

November 10, 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

CASI-BIO begins work on Bulgaria’s Living Lab for a sustainable bioeconomy

On 13 November 2026, the Applied Research and Communications Fund (ARC Fund) will host the workshop ‘Sustainable Bioeconomy in Bulgaria: Challenges, Opportunities and Shared Priorities’ in Sofia. The discussion will focus on agriculture, food and forestry, and on how using biological resources more responsibly can help protect biodiversity and create opportunities for local communities. Dr Rafael Popper of Technology Partners Foundation (Poland), CASI-BIO’s Scientific Coordinator, will introduce the project. He will outline the initial Living Lab concept with Zoya Damianova, ARC Fund’s...

November 10, 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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The Legacy of SYNCLUSIVE: Pathways to Sustainable Continuation

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...

June 3, 2026
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