Publications

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...

What remains once an international project comes to an end? In the case of RTIT>>, its most important outcome is not simply the completion of planned activities, but the creation of meaningful and lasting connections between those who generate knowledge and those who can transform it into practical solutions for businesses and society. With the successful completion of the RTIT>> Knowhow Communities for Accelerating RTI Transfer in the Danube Region project, in which the Applied Research and Communications Fund (ARC Fund) actively participated, the Danube Region now has a stronger...

In 2025, the SustainX project progressed from conceptual framing to concrete, region-specific implementation work, with a strong focus on translating green and digital transition ambitions into operational regional pathways. A core pillar of this phase was the development of Regional Action Plans across five participating regions, each reflecting distinct innovation capacities, policy frameworks, and ecosystem maturity levels. Rather than producing static strategy documents, the project partners worked collaboratively to develop living action frameworks—designed to evolve, be fine-tuned, and...

The Global Trade and Innovation Policy Alliance, which ARC Fund joined in 2025, has published its highly influential and important new report, “How America’s Trading Partners are Reacting to US Tariffs.” Presenting cases from 16 countries around the world, it provides a comprehensive overview of the ongoing global geoeconomics rebalancing. The Applied Research and Communications fund contributed with the piece on Bulgaria and its position within Europe. 
The full report is available on the website of the Global Trade and Innovation Policy Alliance.
Read here the contribution on Bulgaria. 

With the adoption of the euro in 2026, Bulgaria faces a unique opportunity to make a qualitative leap in its global competitiveness. Building on a solid foundation of macroeconomic stability, fiscal discipline, and a dynamic technology sector, the country has the potential to fully capitalize on its membership in Europe’s economic elite. However, this progress is threatened by structural problems which, if left unresolved, could undermine its future growth. This analysis examines the advantages, opportunities, and challenges facing the Bulgarian economy through the lens of the four pillars of...

With over 30 years of leadership in fostering innovation, international cooperation, and knowledge transfer, the Applied Research and Communications Fund (ARC Fund) has been a key driver of Europe and Bulgaria’s transition to a knowledge-based economy. We are proud to announce our membership in the Global Trade and Innovation Policy Alliance (GTIPA), a global network of over 50 leading think tanks dedicated to advancing innovation-driven, open, and evidence-based economic policies. At a time of growing global trade tensions and economic uncertainty, GTIPA promotes cooperation, productivity...