Тhe 12-week intensive IBM Sofia Accelerator professional program was launched оn March 29, at the Campus X Event Centre . The CEO of Invest Sofia Maria Hristova PhD attended the event. The initiative of the technology giant is focused on startups that aim to increase their knowledge of the industry and the new technologies, allowing them to expand their business prospects and attract investor support. Following the completion of the program, each participating company will have the opportunity to present their work at an investor showcase day, which will also be attended by IBM executives, media representatives and prominent industry figures. IBM plans to organize two 3-month programs per year, one from April to June and the other one from October to December.