Events

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...

On April 16 and 17, 2026, the annual meeting of the Synclusive initiative team took place in Rome. The meeting was hosted by the Italian National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work (INAIL). On the first day of the meeting, representatives of the living labs from Bulgaria, Finland, the Netherlands, and Portugal presented preliminary results and conclusions from the activities carried out so far to the members of the Advisory Board. The partners then worked in small groups to generate policy ideas for continuing and building upon the achievements of Synclusive and replicating...

On April 15, 2026, the historic headquarters of Istituto Nazionale per l’Assicurazione contro gli Infortuni sul Lavoro (INAIL) in Rome hosted a meeting of the Synclusive research partners. The session focused on consolidating findings from the initiative’s living labs to date, identifying key similarities and differences across contexts, and further refining the Realist Evaluation approach guiding the research. During the meeting, partners shared updates on the progress of quantitative fieldwork, highlighting both achievements and ongoing challenges related to data collection and...

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...

On March 26, 2026, the Applied Research and Communications Fund participated in the first-of-its-kind Academy for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Agriculture. The event brought together entrepreneurs, experts, representatives of the public sector, and the scientific community, with the programme featuring training sessions, business project development, and presentations of innovative solutions in the agricultural sector. ARC Fund’s team provided participants with practical knowledge and know-how regarding various opportunities for private, public, and hybrid financing. Key stages in the...

All throughout Europe, people over the age of 50 are becoming an increasingly large section of the population. Nonetheless, they remain confronted with severe and specific challenges, with discrimination in the labour market affecting many people in the “silver” age group. Inadequate access to the labour market, low employee retention, and unfair treatment are only some of the challenges faced by people over 50. The SYNCLUSIVE initiative seeks to address these issues and make valuable contributions to social justice and equality. Within its framework, ARC Fund participated in a joint event...

On October 22, 2025, the Applied Research and Communications Fund organized a training session on the topic of “Developing Project Proposals for Mission 1 and Mission 4 of the Horizon Europe Program” at the Faculty of Economics of Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski.” The training is organized within the framework of the HARMONMISSIONS (Harmonisation of Missions in the Danube Region) project, which is implemented with the support of the Interreg Danube Program. The training was organized within the framework of the HARMONMISSIONS (Harmonization of Missions in the...

On October 21, 2025, Blagoevgrad hosted the sixth and final event of the “Dialogue Innovations.bg 2040” initiative. The forum brought together leading experts, entrepreneurs, representatives of the scientific community, state administration, and the financial sector from across the country. The initiative was implemented in partnership with the European Commission Representation in Bulgaria and Sofia Tech Park. The event focused on the development of regional innovation and technology hubs for growth in Bulgarian regions, with leading experts and representatives of institutions...