{"id":42883,"date":"2026-11-13T08:00:31","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T08:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investsofia.com\/?p=42883"},"modified":"2026-11-13T08:02:51","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T08:02:51","slug":"invest-sofia-highlights-opportunities-for-science-based-entrepreneurship-at-hello-space-6-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/investsofia.com\/en\/invest-sofia-highlights-opportunities-for-science-based-entrepreneurship-at-hello-space-6-0\/","title":{"rendered":"Invest Sofia highlights opportunities for science-based entrepreneurship at HELLO SPACE 6.0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The festival at Sofia Tech Park connected space research and technology with opportunities for young people to learn, build careers and develop ideas<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invest Sofia hosted a stand at the sixth edition of HELLO SPACE | Bulgaria Calling, held on 26\u201327 June 2026 at Sofia Tech Park. The agency showcased the capital\u2019s opportunities for innovative businesses and collaboration between research organisations and industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking at the opening, Dr Maria Hristova, Chief Executive Officer of Invest Sofia, highlighted the importance of creating an environment where scientific ideas can become technologies with practical applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHistory shows that Bulgaria belongs among the countries that create technology, not just use it. Our mission is to make Sofia a city where the next big ideas find the support they need to become innovations with global impact,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visitors to the agency\u2019s stand learned about Invest Sofia\u2019s work and the support available to entrepreneurs and technology companies. Discussions explored how research, talent and the right business environment can come together to help new ventures take shape in the capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organised by the Atlantic Club of Bulgaria and STEAM and Space Cluster Bulgaria, the festival offered free access to scientific talks, interactive exhibits, demonstrations and hands-on workshops. Its programme introduced children, young people, parents and teachers to space exploration, engineering and technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlights included a live video link with Timothy Kopra, a former NASA astronaut and commander of the International Space Station. Dr Tommaso Ghidini, Head of the Mechanical Department at the European Space Agency, also took part, sharing his perspective on the future of human space exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the first time, the event extended across two days. On 27 June, the inaugural HELLO SPACE | STEAM Careers, organised in partnership with the Technical University of Sofia and SofiaTalks, focused on career guidance for school and university students. It connected an interest in science with tangible education and career opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HELLO SPACE\u2019s wider value lies in helping young people see a path from scientific curiosity to further study, a professional career or a technology venture of their own. Meeting researchers, engineers and companies makes it easier to understand how knowledge can translate into solutions with practical value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Invest Sofia, taking part in the festival supports its work to create an environment where talented people can pursue their ambitions and where the capital\u2019s research strengths connect with entrepreneurship and investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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