The forum was organized by Gradat Media Group, and the Head of the Investment & Business Development Department, Viktor Goussev, took part in the panel discussion.
During the Office Investments & Workspace Forum 2025, representatives of leading IT/BPO companies, office developers, investors, consultants, architects, workspace designers, and other experts sought answers to the pressing questions shaping the agenda of the sector. Among the key topics discussed were successful examples of sustainable and greener office design, technological innovations, and changes in workspace design that add value to the work environment and enhance asset efficiency and sustainability.
The forum also addressed what office users are currently looking for, how the role of the workplace is evolving within corporate strategy, why flexibility and shared workspaces have become essential elements of a successful office project, and what this means for the market.
Cooperation with the business consulting company Lean Institute Bulgaria. They become part of our initiative to support business in the city – Sofia IS. The agreement was signed by our CEO Dr. Maria Hristova and founder and managing director of Lean Institute Bulgaria Vasil Petrov. The consulting company specialises in business process optimisation, resource management and improving organisational efficiency. Years of experience and expertise in applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, the company assists businesses in building sustainable and competitive operating models. Its primary focus is eliminating losses, improving productivity and creating a culture of continuous improvement. In addition to consulting services, Lean Institute Bulgaria offers specialised training to support human capital development. Through hands-on programs and workshops, employees and company leaders gain valuable knowledge and skills that help them apply Lean principles in their daily work.
The Head of Investment & Business development department Mr. Viktor Goussev participated in the Central and Eastern European Innovation Forum in Vienna. The event is part of the #BreakingGrounds 25’ initiative, led by Storytelling Studio – Recursive Media. The ViennaUp 2025 Forum aims to unite the entrepreneurial and innovation communities from Central and Eastern Europe in the vibrant Austrian capital. The Forum is a catalyst for collaboration, innovation and growth, building new partnerships that will contribute to the development of the region’s transformational potential on the global stage. The event brought together more than 500 startup founders, venture capitalists and angels, technology providers and ecosystem builders from the dynamic innovation ecosystems of Central and Eastern Europe.
Invest Sofia joined the B2B meetings with Turkish companies from the food industry. The high-ranking trade delegation included representatives of 14 companies who explored business and bilateral trade opportunities in Sofia. Dr. Lyudmil Ivanov, Chief Expert from the Investment Analysis Department, took part in the meetings.
The Career Show Index initiative annually honors professionals from various fields who have earned the respect and recognition of the general public for their good business practices and high professionalism.
“Top 100 Executives 2025” is dedicated to C-Suite professionals in the Bulgarian business and aims to promote their role and contribution in the development of the companies they are part of and in the business environment in general.
The index is based on public nomination and voting. Anyone can nominate the person who inspires and motivates them and whose achievements shape the business landscape in our country.
Participation in the “Top 100 Executives 2025” Index is completely free of charge and there is no limit to the number of individuals who can be nominated.
Nominees must be C-Suite professionals, regardless of the field they manage. For example:
– Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)
– Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)
– Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
– Chief Operating Officers (COOs)
– Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs)
– Chief Technology Officers (CTOs)
You can submit your nominations by May 11th here.
Търговска мисия за представяне на български малки и средни предприятия в „Health and Well-being“ на World EXPO 2025. Изпълнителната агенция за насърчаване на малките и средните предприятия (ИАНМСП) организира участието на българските компании. Поканени за участие са предприятия в сферата на биотехнологии, изкуствен интелект в медицината, дигитално здравеопазване, производство на лекарствени вещества и продукти, витамини и хранителни добавки и др. Търговската мисия предвижда представителите на одобрените малки и средни предприятия да се представят на Националния павилион на страната ни, да посетят съпътстващи събития и да се включат в тематичната седмица „Health and Well-being“. По време на различните дискусии и специализирани форуми ще бъдат разгледани теми като: Борбата с инфекциозните заболявания и създаването на глобални стратегии за превенция; Геномна и регенеративна медицина, които обещават персонализирани подходи за лечение; Клетъчна и генна терапия, революционизиращи медицината с индивидуализирани терапии и др. Всички условия и подробности можете да прочетете тук Крайният срок за подаване на документи е 9 май 2025 г.
The sixth edition of Tomorrow Redefined – the largest conference dedicated to improving business processes. For the sixth consecutive year, the organizers – Lean Institute Bulgaria bring together leading experts, leaders and professionals, united by the pursuit of operational excellence, innovation and sustainable growth. The event will take place on May 22 at Grand Hotel Millennium in Sofia. Speakers at Tomorrow Redefined 2025 will include:
– Tsvetanka Mincheva – CEO and Chairman of the Board of UniCredit Bulbank
– Kristina Georgieva – Vice President of Operations, TELUS Digital
– Mira Ganova – CEO, Bulgarian Cluster for Digital Solutions and Innovations in Healthcare
– Kalin Dobrev – Manager of Festo Bulgaria
– Ana Ferreira – Director of Manufacturing Engineering Transformation at Michelin
– Ivan Chernov – Director of Global Lean Manufacturing at Melexis
…and more prominent professionals who will share their experience and best practices.
Reserve your spot now! Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the event that shapes the future of business efficiency and continuous improvement. You can get your ticket here.
PRECISEU, the pan-European macro project in which Invest Sofia is a partner together with the Biotechnology and Healthcare Cluster – Bulgaria announced that the deadline to apply for the awards for best practices, innovative approaches and concepts in the use of data in health and healthcare delivery has been extended. Nominations will be accepted until May 16, 2025.
Categories for Best Practice Recognition:
IMPACT – for partnerships between academia and business that lead to significant improvements in healthcare
INNOVATION – for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups that are revolutionising patient care with advanced therapy medicines
EXCELLENCE – for organisations leading the way in accessibility, safety and inclusion of health data
CULTURE – for organizations that have developed the best patient engagement and community involvement
Participation is open to public or private organisations, including higher education institutions, that are from a member state of the European Union or a non-EU country associated to Horizon Europe.
The winners will be presented on September 18, 2025 in Vilnius during the Life Science Baltics conference. More information on participation can be found here
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The European Parliament’s Bureau in Bulgaria organized an event to discuss the measures presented in the Clean Industrial Deal and the possibility to strike a balance between Europe’s sustainability ambitions and the market realities. The event was attended by Dr. Lyudmil Ivanov, Chief Expert at the Investment Analysis Department at Invest Sofia. The other topics discussed were – Can the climate goals be achieved without affecting competitiveness; What position should Bulgaria take at an European level; What reforms are needed in our country to obtain maximum benefits from the new framework.
The labor market is transforming more dynamically, and mature professionals at the age 50+ find themselves at a crossroad: between their wealth of experience and modern demands for flexibility, digital skills and adaptability. “The career after the age of 50 often proves to be a challenge, but there is good news: “50 reasons more”, which are the reasons for Invest Sofia, to be partner of the first in the country and in Europe Career Forum for mature professionals”, said Dr. Maria Hristova, CEO of Invest Sofia.
She took part in the 50 Reasons More Forum, which took place on April 16th and was organised by the national platform Young Talents. Other partners of the important event are the National Employment Agency and the Sofia Development Association. 15 companies and organizations from the manufacturing, pharmaceutical, trade, finance and healthy lifestyle sectors gathered in the Vitosha Hall of Inter Expo Center and actively presented employment and professional development opportunities for people over 50.
The forum kicked off with the inspiring presentation “Motivation without Borders. Energy without age” with the participation of Dr. Nedelya Shtonova and Veselin Marinov, and ended with a smile thanks to the favorite comedian Shkumbata and the music of Georgi Georgiev from “Ostava”.
The participants had the opportunity to consult with health experts, representatives of the National Employment Agency, the Coalition for Media Literacy, the European Consumer Centre, as well as experts on women’s health from the Womeno platform. There were also thematic discussions covering important topics such as intergenerational communication, silver entrepreneurship, careers and new beginnings, and the role of social preconditions for professional longevity.
The main topic about the social challenges facing mature professionals and businesses was commented by the Deputy Mayor of Sofia Municipality Nikola Barbutov, Smilen Valov from the National Employment Agency and Dr. Maria Hristova from Invest Sofia. The connection with the business, the employers’ point of view and the new challenges for them were discussed by Galya Menova from Humanconsulting, Dobroslav Dimitrov from Imperia Online, Levon Harpatsumyan, Chairman of the Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum and the Managing Director of Lindstrom – Ventsislav Boyadzhiev. Silver entrepreneurship was the topic of the panel, which included Elitsa Stoilova (Umni.bg), Galya Dimitrova (Iris solution) and consultant Radko Stamenov. The panel “4 generations meeting in one workplace” was attended by Plamen Vassilev from Halsim Bulgaria, the consultant Lyubomir Getov, Diana Nedkova from CATRO and Bogdana
Invest Sofia is proud to support the EURAXESS Startup Hub initiative led by the University of Kragujevac (Serbia) within the ERA TALENT project, funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme.
This forward-looking initiative empowers researchers and young innovators across Europe to transform their scientific ideas into viable startup ventures. Through mentoring, training, and exposure to investors, participants are guided from concept to market-ready business models.
Are you part of the startup ecosystem – a mentor, investor, or innovation hub?
Now’s the time to get involved! The program includes a Mentoring Program and an upcoming Pitch Day, where selected teams will present their business ideas and seek support to launch their startups.
Explore the program and learn how you can take part here.