Technologies
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Bulgaria and Japan: New Horizons for Economic Partnership
Vice Prime Minister Tomislav Donchev and the Japanese parliamentary deputy minister Akiyoshi Kato outlined strategic guidelines for deepening bilateral cooperation in areas such as technology, energy, and innovation during a joint business forum in Sofia.
A New Center for Defense Innovations will stimulate technological progress in Bulgaria
The government approved the establishment of a Defense Innovation Center, which will serve as a platform for testing new technologies and developing prototypes, with a focus on drones and advanced defense systems. The Center will unite the efforts of startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, international companies, universities, and the government to position Bulgaria as a competitive player in the defense market.
Innovation clusters receive significant support to expand their activities and services
The Ministry of Innovation and Growth has launched a procedure for financing existing innovation clusters, in order to overcome regional imbalances and support more local companies through the expansion of services in the field of research, testing and others. The budget of the procedure is close to 49 million leva, and the application process will continue until 2025.
European Microelectronics Competence Center - a key step towards technological independence
The deputy minister of innovation and growth, Professor Georgi Angelov, presented the progress in the development of the European microelectronics industry and the role of Bulgaria in this process. The newly established National Center of Competence in the field of integrated circuits, which will strengthen the expertise and capacity in the sector, was discussed.
The Minister of e-Government promises national digital identification in ID cards
Minister Valentin Mundrov stated that within 10 years, Bulgaria will introduce national digital identification in ID cards. This is part of the broader digital transformation that the Ministry of e-Government is carrying out, aimed at modernizing the administration, improving public services, and more efficient resource management.
Experts analyze the reasons for the explosion of the SpaceX Starship prototype.
Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, reveals the possible reasons for the recent explosion of the Starship spacecraft prototype during static fire tests. The company is conducting an intensive investigation to identify the specific problem and take quick action to resolve it.
Finland invests €41.1 million in the development of the leading satellite operator ICEYE
The Government of Finland is providing significant financial support to ICEYE - the company managing the largest fleet of radar observation satellites in the world. The funds will be used to expand production, improve sensors, and modernize the technical platform.
The Deputy Prime Minister Donchev: Courage and innovation are the key to the economic progress of Bulgaria and Europe
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Innovation and Growth, Tomislav Donchev, called for courage and development to achieve the desired economic progression. He emphasized the importance of artificial intelligence and the need for fast and adequate regulations, as well as the retraining of affected workers. Donchev also highlighted the role of private funds in financing unique startups.
The European Investment Bank allocates 70 billion euros for the technology sector in the EU.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced a large-scale investment program, through which it will allocate 70 billion euros to support technology companies in the EU during the period 2025-2027. The funds will be directed towards key areas such as artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, green technologies, and others.
Technological progress - the key to economic growth and development
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Innovation and Growth, Tomislav Donchev, emphasizes the importance of technological innovations and fintech services for accelerating economic development. He calls on Bulgaria to be faster and bolder in adopting new technologies, so as not to fall behind global leaders such as the USA and China.
The Bulgarian authorities and EUROPOL are preparing a new operation to protect intellectual property.
The Cybercrime Directorate of the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime coordinates an international meeting dedicated to the enforcement of intellectual property rights in the field of illegal IPTV and streaming. The event is taking place in Sofia and aims to encourage communication and coordination between the participants, as well as to present the tools used in the fight against this type of crime.
Bulgarian companies and scientists with new opportunities for space projects
The Ministry of Innovation and Growth is organizing an information day for the initiatives of the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA). The event will present current calls for proposals under the "Horizon Europe" and "Fundamental Elements" programmes, as well as opportunities for innovation and funding from the European Innovation Council.
The Swedish deeptech startup Embedl raises €5.5 million for Edge AI solutions.
Embedl, a spin-out from Chalmers University, receives funding to develop AI technologies that work directly on end devices, without the need for cloud infrastructure. The goal is to provide efficient, cost-effective, and low-latency applications for industrial IoT and smart devices.
Bulgarian companies lag significantly in the use of artificial intelligence.
New study shows that only 6.5% of Bulgarian companies apply artificial intelligence technologies, which is significantly below the average level for the European Union. Analysts emphasize the need for more active policies and investments to accelerate the implementation of AI in Bulgarian business.
The Patent Office of Bulgaria has launched a fully renewed electronic portal, based on a European platform.
The Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria has introduced a completely new, modernized electronic portal, providing expanded functionalities for easier access to services and electronic applications. The portal is built on the User area platform provided by the European Union Intellectual Property Office.