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Events

Seminar “Patent in Support of Internationalisation”

The Applied Research and Communications Fund and the Joint Innovation Centre of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences are pleased to invite all interested persons to take part in the seminar, which will be held on 11.06.2019 at 10.00 a.m. in the conference hall of the Unified Innovation Centre of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, ul. Acad. 26 B, Sofia. The aim of the training is to familiarize the participants with the essence of a patent, the ways of obtaining a patent, the specifics of the European and International (PCT) patent systems and the use of databases with patent information. The...

Music WorX – accelerator for music industry

The Hamburg Kreativ Gesellschaft is looking for people who develop innovative technology-based business models in the music industry – Music WorX is one of the few accelerators worldwide, specifically for startups and entrepreneurs from the music industry. The programme is aimed at founders from all over Europe. Up to four new companies are funded through a compact, three-month programme and work with the support of experts and mentors from Hamburg’s music industry to develop their business ideas. Big data, blockchain and AI, digital platforms and social media –...

The WORTH platform announces a competition for partner projects in the design and lifestyle industry

The WORTH platform announces a competition for partner projects in the design and lifestyle industry with a deadline of 31 October 2019 and with the participation of designers, technologists, ICT experts, makers, start-ups, technology companies and more. Projects should aim to develop unique and high-end products in the fashion and textile, footwear, leather, furniture, home decoration, jewellery and accessories industries. Transnational projects that bring together people and ideas from different sectors will be funded. Approved projects will receive 10,000€ in venture capital, a media...

Experts and entrepreneurs discussed the development of the business environment in Bulgaria

At the Sixteenth International Scientific Conference “Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Education and Business” representatives of the Ministry of Economy, the Executive Agency for SME Promotion, the Executive Agency “Operational Programme “Science and Education for Smart Growth”, the Fund Manager of Financial Instruments in Bulgaria and the Ministry of Education and Science commented on the new policies for promoting entrepreneurship. Bulgarian and scientists from several European universities presented the results of more than 60 studies in the field of human...

Award Ceremony of “Excellence in Innovation” label by ARC Fund

The Applied Research and Communications Fund, ARC Consulting and Enterprise Europe Network – Bulgaria awarded the “Excellence in Innovations” label which is given to innovation enterprises’ nominees in the National Innovation Forum in 2016, 2017 and 2018. The event that took place for the first time was under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Bulgaria Mr. Rumen Radev and was held in the building of the Presidency on 8 February 2019. Dr. Ognian Shentov, Chairman of the Applied Research and Communications Fund, stated that the innovations in the business sector are an important...

Award Ceremony for the Excellence in Innovation Label – Invitation to Media

On 8 February 2019, the President of Bulgaria, Mr. Rumen Radev, will award the finalists in the Innovative Enterprise of the Year contest for 2016, 2017 and 2018 with the Excellence in Innovation label. The ceremony will take place at 14:00 at the Presidential Palace, 14. Dondukov 2. The “Excellence in Innovation” label is given to the finalists in the “Innovative Enterprise of the Year” competition as a distinction for the high quality and originality of their innovations, impact on the national and global market, on the environment and society, and the efficiency of...

Sixteenth International Scientific Conference “Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Education and Business”

The Sixteenth International Scientific Conference “Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Education and Business” is a platform for the presentation of innovative theories, products and services. Experts, entrepreneurs and students will discuss the development of smart specialization of the Bulgarian economy and of science and education. The conference modules are “Innovation – a source of competitive advantage”, “Entrepreneurship and creativity”, “Transformation of modern business models” and “Innovative solutions in education...

Fourteenth National Innovation Forum “Smart Policies for Innovation-driven Growth”

The 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 Directorate General GROW and Executive Agency for SMEs, EC in media partnership with BNT, “Economy” magazine, Economic.bg and Uspelite.bg held the Fourteenth National Innovation Forum “Smart Policies for Innovation-driven Growth”. Dr. Ognian Shentov, Chairman of the Applied Research and Communications Fund, highlighted the main challenges to achieving Bulgarian’s innovation potential, including...

Training IPforBusiness, Sofia, 29th November 2018 – Обучение IPforBusiness

The training is organized by the European IPR Helpdesk together with Enterprise Europe Network-България, with the participation of the Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria, the European Patent Academy and Sofia Tech Part as part of 12 events for IP training in different European countries. Обучението “Интелектуална собственост за бизнеса” се организира от European IPR Helpdesk съвместно с Enterprise Europe Network-България, с участието на Патентното ведомство на Република България, Европейската патентна академия и София Тех Парк, като част от 12 събития за обучение в областта...

Fourteenth National Innovation Forum “Smart Policies for Innovation-driven Growth”

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, Economy magazine, Economic.bg and Uspelite.bg are organizing the Fourteenth National Innovation Forum “Smart Policies for Innovation-driven Growth”. The Forum will be held on 6th of December 2018, starting from 10:00 at Sofia Hotel Balkan (Sheraton), Sredetz hall. The National Innovation Forum held under...