#BreakingGrounds

⏳ Just 2 days left to secure your spot at the Bits & Pretzels Founders Festival 2025! Bulgaria is once again joining as an official Country Partner - and this is your chance to be part of a festival bringing together 7,500 #founders, #investors, and industry #leaders right in the heart of Munich Oktoberfest. 🇧🇬 ✨ But that’s not all 👉🏼 the Bulgarian SME Promotion Agency & The Recursive are also hosting a special side event where Central and Eastern Europe founders have the chance to connect and collaborate with international investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders. 🚀 📍 Where: Munich, Germany 📅 When: September 29 – October 1, 2025 🔗 Apply until September 12th.: https://lnkd.in/e4_z5VwK 🔗 Register for the side event: https://luma.com/c8rb6ki6 Let’s show the strength of the CEE tech ecosystem, build bridges, and share a Prost together! 🍻 🤝🏼 #BreakingGrounds2025 #Innovation #Founders #CEE #Tech #Networking

For the second year in a row, I’ll have the honor of being a Table Captain at Bits & Pretzels in Munich! 🍺🤝 This time, it’s even more special — a delegation of over 50 Bulgarian founders and innovators is heading to Munich, thanks to the support of Bulgarian Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Agency. Together, we’ll show why Bulgaria is one of the most exciting emerging ecosystems in Europe. If you don't have a ticket, apply for one till the end of this week here: https://lnkd.in/d5zckdzh Looking forward to meaningful conversations, building new bridges, and amplifying the voice of CEE on the global stage during the CEE Connection Forum, RSVP here: https://luma.com/c8rb6ki6 #Bits25 #BreakingGrounds #Bulgaria #Oktoberfest #Prost

Make sure to register your company for free tickets during the major tech conferences in Europe this year: https://lnkd.in/dP4hhJrt Thanks to the Bulgarian SME Promotion Agency!

🇧🇬 Exciting News: Bulgaria Joins Bits & Pretzels as a Country Partner! 🇧🇬 We’re happy to announce that Bulgaria will be joining the renowned Bits & Pretzels Founders Festival 2025 as an official Country Partner for a second year in a row! 🎉 This partnership marks another major milestone for the Bulgarian startup and innovation ecosystem, offering an exclusive opportunity to position Bulgarian tech talent on one of the biggest tech stages in Europe 💡 From deep tech and AI to fintech, healthtech, and beyond, Bulgaria’s presence at Bits & Pretzels will showcase the best of what our ecosystem has to offer. Expect to meet world-class startups, investors, and ecosystem leaders ready to connect, collaborate, and inspire. 📍 Where: Munich, Germany
 📅 When: September 29 – October 1, 2025 Join the official #BreakingGrounds delegation now and secure your spot to shine 👉 https://hubs.la/Q03Gl3ks0 This opportunity wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the Bulgarian Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Agency - a key supporter of Bulgaria’s innovation journey! Whether you're a founder, investor, or ecosystem builder — come discover why Bulgaria is one of Europe’s most exciting emerging innovation hotspots. Let’s put Bulgaria on the global startup map together! 🌍 #BitsAndPretzels #BulgariaGoesBits #StartupEcosystem #Innovation #Tech #CountryPartner #FoundersFestival #SoutheastEurope #Startups #VC #BulgarianTech

🟠🟢 МИР отвори мярка за 106 млн. лв. за въвеждане на технологии от Индустрия 4.0   🔷 Компании могат да кандидатстват онлайн за финансиране за: ✅индустриален интернет на нещата (IioT) ✅ дигитални близнаци ✅ киберфизични системи ✅ изкуствен интелект (AI) ✅ анализ на големи данни (Big Data) ✅ 3D принтиране ✅ виртуална или добавена реалност и др. ➡️ Ще са допустими и разходи за повишаване на киберсигурността и поверителността на данните в дружествата и за въвеждане на стандарти от Индустрия 4.0 DG "European Funds for Competitiveness" / ГД "Европейски фондове за конкурентоспособност" Ощеℹ️⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dPGybgHH

🚀 48 Hours to Go! The countdown is on for Digital Horizons: 180M+ BGN Now Available for the Technological Future of Bulgaria! We already unveiled the first half of the agenda, and now it’s time to reveal what’s coming next! Here’s what to expect in the afternoon session: Block 2️⃣ : 13:00 – 14:30 💻 Keynote: “Current Measures Supporting Digitalization and Innovation for SMEs” -> Presenters: Azhda Hasan, Deputy Director General, DG "European Funds for Competitiveness" / ГД "Европейски фондове за конкурентоспособност" & Stefan Popov, Deputy Director General, DG "European Funds for Competitiveness" / ГД "Европейски фондове за конкурентоспособност"  💻 Procedures: “Digitalization of Enterprises” – BGN 80 million “Implementation of Industry 4.0 Technologies in Enterprises” – BGN 102 million -> Presenter: Albena Meracheva – Head of Section “Competitiveness and Innovation in Enterprises”, DG "European Funds for Competitiveness" / ГД "Европейски фондове за конкурентоспособност" 💻 Keynote: “Green and Digital Business–Science Partnerships” -> Presenter: Lora Pavlova Yosifova – Head of Section, Programme “Research, Innovation and Digitalisation for Smart Growth” 2021–2027, DG "European Funds for Competitiveness" / ГД "Европейски фондове за конкурентоспособност" 🥂 Cocktail Networking: 15:00 - 17:00 Unwind, connect, and reflect on the day’s insights with Bulgaria’s leading innovators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers. ⭐ Organized by the Ministry of Innovation and Growth, Bulgaria, Bulgarian Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Agency, and Sofia Tech Park, with the support of #BreakingGrounds.  📣 You still have a chance to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eidgFEjx #DigitalHorizons #BreakingGrounds2025 #InnovationBG #SMEs #Industry40 #Digitalization

Digital Horizons: 180M+ BGN Now Available for the Technological Future of Bulgaria This summer’s key tech event is here, and we’re ready to share the first part of the official agenda! 📄 Organized by the Ministry of Innovation and Growth, Bulgaria, Bulgarian Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Agency, and Sofia Tech Park, with the support of #BreakingGrounds, this event aims to build a vital bridge between traditional businesses and tech companies. ☕ 09:00 Morning Coffee & Networking Kickstart the day with a cup of coffee, connect with fellow attendees, and explore the booths showcasing Bulgaria’s innovation ecosystem. Block 1️⃣ : 11:00 – 12:30 👥 Opening Panel: “What technologies do SMEs in Bulgaria need?” -> Krasimir Yakimov - Deputy Minister, Ministry of Innovation and Growth, Bulgaria -> Dr. Boyko Takov - Executive Director, Bulgarian Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Agency -> Aleksandar Nenkov - Executive Director and Member of the Management Board, Fund of Funds in Bulgaria (FMFIB) -> Ilia Krastev - Board Member of AIBEST, CEO of A Data Pro, and Management Board Member, Bulgarian Employers Association Innovative Technologies (BRAIT) -> Smilen Valov - Executive Director, Агенция по заетостта / Employment Agency Bulgaria -> Gerassim Y Slavov - Marketing & Communications Expert, Innovation Amp ▫️Moderator: Kristiana Kuneva, Head of Business Development at The Recursive 💻 Keynote: “Artificial Intelligence – The Ticket to the Future: Growth, Innovation, Responsibility” -> Christina Kasparyan - Chief Director of International Economic Cooperation at the Bulgarian Industrial Association/Българска стопанска камара 💻 Keynote: “Cybersecurity Is Not Optional: Too Small to Be Hacked? Think Again” -> Dr. Eyal Pinko - Chief Executive Officer, SAIFORT 💻 Keynote: “How to Quickly and Successfully Integrate Artificial Intelligence into Business” -> Tomek Snazyk - Chief Executive Officer of AI Chamber CEE and Startup Poland ☕ Break: 12:30 - 13:00 📣 RSVP: https://hubs.la/Q03yTnS20 Stay tuned for the second part of the agenda! ⏰ #DigitalHorizons #BreakingGrounds2025 #TechForGrowth #FutureOfBusiness #DigitalTransformation #AIFuture

🗣️ Another key speaker joins the stage at Digital Horizons - happening on July 31st, 09:30 at Sofia Tech Park. Tomek Snazyk - CEO at AI Chamber CEE & Startup Poland, will share insights on how to quickly and successfully integrate artificial intelligence into business. 💡 Digital Horizons is this summer’s must-attend conference, organized by the Ministry of Innovation and Growth, Bulgaria, the Bulgarian SME Promotion Agency, and Sofia Tech Park, with the support of #BreakingGrounds - focused on accelerating the #digitalisation of businesses in Bulgaria. 💰 BGN 180+ million in funding is now available to boost innovation, automation, and technological modernization. 👉 This is your sign to secure your spot: https://hubs.ly/Q03xQ0gQ0 #DigitalHorizons #BreakingGrounds2025 #AI #Innovation #TechConference #DigitalTransformation #ArtificialIntelligence #BusinessGrowth

📺 This morning on Bloomberg TV Bulgaria’s Business Start, Teodor Antonio Georgiev, CEO of The Recursive & Storytelling Studio sat down with Dr. Boyko Takov, Executive Director of the Bulgarian SME Promotion Agency, for a meaningful conversation about the future of Bulgaria’s business landscape and the upcoming Digital Horizons conference. With over BGN 180 million now available for innovation, automation, and digital modernization, Teodor Antonio Georgiev and Dr. Boyko Takov unpacked how Digital Horizons - happening on July 31 at Sofia Tech Park - will become the bridge between the IT companies and SMEs in Bulgaria. Organized by the Ministry of Innovation and Growth, Bulgaria, the Bulgarian SME Promotion Agency, and Sofia Tech Park, the event offers: ✔️ 40+ tech exhibitors, SMEs & top institutional voices 🌍 Global experts in AI, cybersecurity, and funding 📈 Practical steps for business growth 💥 If you missed the interview, make sure you don’t miss the event. 👉 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q03xP0xw0 #DigitalHorizons #BreakingGrounds2025 #BloombergTV #InnovationFunding #Cybersecurity #AI #TechForBusiness #SMEGrowth #DigitalTransformation #Interview