Events

Applied Research and Communications Fund, ARC Consulting, Enterprise Europe Network – Bulgaria,    ЕC Representation in Bulgaria and Joint Innovation Centre of the BAS with the support of the Directorate General GROW and Executive Agency for SMEs, EC in media partnership with BNT and Economy magazine, are organizing the Thirteenth National Innovation Forum “Bulgaria in the Global Value Chains”. The Forum will be held on 15th of December 2017, starting from 11.00 at Sofia Hotel Balkan (Sheraton) The National Innovation Forum is unique annual event for Bulgaria, aiming to synergize...

Enterprise Europe Network, Brazil and Sebrae (Serviço Brasileiro de Apoio à Micro e Pequena Empresa) in partnership with ARC Consulting, Enterprise Europe Network – Bulgaria invite the interested parties to participate in the business mission in the fields of waste management and biogas during Waste Expo 2017, 21-24 November 2017, Sao Paulo, Brazil. The invitation refers to SMEs from EU and Brazil active in the following fields: – Solid Waste Management: Consulting, planning, logistics, monitoring and information and communication tools (ICT); – Solid Waste Management: Collection...

On 1 October, the first live radio broadcast from the Applied Research and Communications Fund was broadcast on the topic “Bulgarian innovation in international markets – challenges and opportunities”. Host Lili Goleminova from Radio Sofia met with experts and entrepreneurs who shared their experience and analyzed the national and European innovation environment, discussed the topic of digital-media literacy. Daniela Chonkova, Programme Coordinator of the organization, presented the Innovative Enterprise of the Year Contest, organized by the Applied Research and...

On 1 October, Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Radio Sofia will broadcast a specialised radio programme on “Bulgarian Innovations in International Markets – Challenges and Opportunities” directly from the Applied Research and Communications Fund. Daniela Chonkova, Program Coordinator of the Fund, prof. Theodora Georgiev and Todor Galev, senior experts, and the experts Denitsa Marinova and Dr. Fanny Koleva will talk about the opportunities that the EU gives to innovative entrepreneurs. Is a European and national economy based on innovation and knowledge possible? Expect first...

The awarding ceremony of the winners of the 13th edition of the “Innovative Enterprise of the Year 2017” competition will take place during the National Innovation Forum on 15 December 2017. Gen. Rumen Radev and with the special participation of Mr. Tomislav Donchev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria. Mr. Donchev is also the special guest of the event. The 13th edition of the Innovative Enterprise of the Year Competition 2017 is organised by the Applied Research and Communications Fund and Enterprise Europe Network – Bulgaria, with the support of the...

On 4 September, at 13.30, a team of the Innovation and Business Support Programme will participate in the NGO exhibition, part of the closing of the Social Entrepreneurship Forum “Ideas-That’s Us”. This year the theme of the event is “Digital Innovation”. The Fund’s experts will present the Innovative Enterprise of the Year Competition 2017, stories of successful Bulgarian small and medium-sized enterprises, opportunities for better innovation management through EU initiatives such as Enteprise Europe Network. We look forward to seeing you in the Sofia University...

August 21 is approaching – the deadline for applications for the annual contest for the President of the Republic Award, named after the world-famous inventor of Bulgarian origin John Atanasoff. The 2017 Presidential Initiative will award prizes in the following categories: 1.John Atanasov Award of the President of the Republic of Bulgaria – awarded to young Bulgarian scientists who have distinguished themselves in the field of computer science, with the aim of promoting worldwide the development of the potential of young Bulgarians. “John Atanasov Certificate –...

Enterprise Europe Network – Greece and the European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) in partnership with ARC Consulting, Enterprise Europe Network – Bulgaria invite the interested parties to participate in the cluster matchmaking mission, organized by them, which will take place in Thessaloniki, Greece on 13 – 14 September 2017 within the frames of the Thessaloniki International Fair. The mission, including information event and B2B forum, covers fields as: cultural and creative industries, circular economy, mobility, smart city, aggrotech and automotive. There is an opportunity for...

‘Innovative Enterprise of the Year’ national awards are given annually to Bulgarian enterprises and start-ups which have successfully developed and introduced innovations on national and global markets by demonstrating efficient business models and sustainable economic impacts. The 13th edition of the Innovative Enterprise of the Year 2017 national contest is organized by the Applied Research and Communications Fund, ARC Consulting and Enterprise Europe Network – Bulgaria , with the support of DG GROWTH , EC, and in media partnership with the Bulgarian National Television, Economy Magazine...