Through a series of events our partners from the Faculty of Economics at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” celebrate the 35th anniversary of the restoration of the Faculty. The beginning was set in January with a special meeting organized by the FEB Foundation, which supports the development of the faculty.
At the event, the achievements and the vision for its development were presented. The Faculty of Economics at Sofia University was reestablished in 1990 after a 40-year forced hiatus. Invest Sofia has been a partner of the faculty since 2021.
“The main factor for the outflow of foreign investments in Bulgaria is the unstable political situation” – said the CEO of Invest Sofia Dr. Maria Hristova PhD. in the program “Good Morning Europe” on Euronews. She talked about specific investor inquiries the Agency has been working on over the last year and about our various initiatives to support business.
See the full interview in the following link:
Euronews – Експерт: Несигурната политическа ситуация гони чуждестранните инвеститори
Dr. Maria Hristova, CEO of Invest Sofia with an interview for bTV Radio. “The investment projects that the Agency consults and supports are increasing. In the last year they have been in industries such as food production, ICT, shared services, technology and others. Inquiries have come from investors from Germany, Lebanon, the United States, France, Belgium and the United Kingdom,” she said on the programme “About the City” with presenter Georgi Mitov. The full interview can be heard at the following link:
Dr. Maria Hristova, Executive Director of Invest Sofia, in an interview with BNR:
“In the last 15 years Sofia has established itself as an undisputed economic leader. In addition to 40% of the economy, 19% of the country’s population is concentrated in the capital. In 15 years, the average wage in the city has risen three times, and at the end of 2023 it has passed the psychological limit of BGN 3,000.” In an interview with Spas Kraynin on “Before All”, Dr. Hristova presented our new edition “Sofia – Business Destination” and some of the initiatives of Invest Sofia to support the development of the capital’s economy. Listen to the whole conversation in the link to the news.
https://bnr.bg/post/102090500/ikonomikata-na-sofia-70-pati-po-golama-ot-tazi-na-oblast-vidin
The new edition of “Sofia Business Guide” is already a fact. The economic guide for 2024 is available on the official website of Invest Sofia. More than 100 pages with useful information, analyses and forecasts for all aspects of the economy of Sofia Municipality. “Sofia Business Guide” has been prepared together with our partners from the Institute for Market Economics, who have once again provided analysis and data on the economic and investment profile of the capital.
Invest Sofia participated in the annual tax conference organized by Deloitte.
Our Executive director, Dr. Virginia Stoyanova PhD., joined the event where expert analyses were presented on the latest developments in tax regulations and key legislative changes for 2025.
Deloitte in Bulgaria is one of the leading organizations providing professional services in the areas of audit, tax law, risk management and financial advisory services.
A memorandum of cooperation between “Skillo” EOOD and Invest Sofia. The cooperation agreement was signed by the Managing Director of the company Hyusein Tyurkmen and our CEO Dr. Maria Hristova PhD. Skillo is a company specialized in outsourcing IT projects, corporate training, IT recruitment, as well as providing innovative technologies and strategic consulting services for digital transformation.
The company’s mission is to help businesses grow and adapt to dynamic market conditions through advanced technologies and customized solutions. The company offers a variety of HR and business consulting services that can be of great benefit to companies looking to enter the Bulgarian market.
Among the services that Skillo will offer pro bono to investors who have sought assistance from Invest Sofia are human resources analysis, which includes a one-hour free consultation and initial analysis of the company’s structure and needs, preparation of a support plan, which includes the development of a market entry strategy, recruitment, office opening, and assistance with legal and operational matters.
The Investment Council of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry held its General Assembly.
Invest Sofia is a member of the Council and the event was attended by the chief expert of the Investment Analysis Department, Dr. Lyudmil Ivanov PhD. The structure at the BCCI was established in 2017.
Its members include private investors and funds, banks, financial institutions, organizations, state and municipal funds and investment agencies. The General Assembly adopted a report on the Council’s activities for 2024 and a programme for the coming year.
Once again, the independent platform brings together representatives of business and government for an open dialogue on topics important for our country.
The event, organized by the Webit Foundation and the National Digital Coalition, was attended by our CEO Dr. Maria Hristova PhD. and the Head of the Investment Analysis Department Viktor Gusev and Radostina Belcheva, chief Expert in the Department.
The main thopics of Powers Summit 2024 were “Energy”, “Health and Demography”, “Finance”, “Entrepreneurship” and “Education and Vision for the Future: Bulgaria 2050”. The event was attended by ministers, leaders of parliamentary parties, representatives of various organizations and businesses.
Twentieth anniversary of the National Innovation Forum. The landmark event was attended by the chief expert of Invest Sofia’s Investment Analysis Department, Dr. Lyudmil Ivanov PhD.
The Forum brings together representatives of the public and private sectors, business leaders, academics and NGOs, and aims to encourage dialogue and propose strategic solutions to strengthen the innovation environment in the country. One of the emblematic parts of the National Innovation Forum is the award ceremony of the Innovative Enterprise of the Year competition. This initiative honours Bulgarian companies that contribute significantly to the development of the national economy with their innovative approaches and high competitiveness.
The awarded companies were MatriChem, Abrasive Technologies, Neuromorfika, Simobotix, PolygrAI, Tinusaur, Solvay Sodi and Asarel Medet. The Grand Prize in the competition was awarded by the jury to the two finalists in the Market Leadership category – the companies Logisoft and M2M Services.
First Annual Transport, Logistics and Freight Forwarding Forum. The event, organized by “Manager” magazine, was attended by Dr. Lyudmil Ivanov PhD. from the Investment Analysis Department at Invest Sofia. The transport and logistics sector is one of the best developing in Bulgaria and generates a significant share of the gross domestic product. Among the topics discussed by the experts in the field were “Economic prospects – new horizons and regulatory challenges” and “Sustainability and digital solutions”.
Happy Anniversary to the Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association! Dr. Lachezar Borisov PhD., Head of Privatization and Post-Privatization Control Department at Invest Sofia, took part in the official celebration of the 28th anniversary of the founding of the most nationally representative employers’ organization. The Association’s members represent 3/4 of the country’s economic activities and over 10 thousand companies. The organization is an established spokesperson and consistent advocate for the country’s manufacturing sector.
