GSRI is a modern public service tasked with planning, coordinating and implementing the implementation of Research, Technological Development and Innovation policy. The GSRI mandate consists in:Drawing up and promoting a comprehensive strategy for research and innovation;Improving the research and innovation performance of Greek enterprises and research and academic bodies, both through institutional interventions and by funding high-quality research projects with a positive effect on the economy and society at large;

The project aims to support the integration of creative issues at governance level, to help creative entrepreneurs and resources in the field of innovative industries, by promoting innovation through existing local systems (clusters, laboratories, universities, science parks).

A project in the framework of the Operational Programme "Development of Human Potential, Training and Life-Long learning" of the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs

TTO UoP is supporting the members of the academic community and researchers in seeking funding, collaborations, IP protection, creation of spin-offs and startups, and training

The PRAXI Network is the leading technology transfer and innovation support organization in Greece, bringing together 30 years of unique know-how in assisting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and research organisations throughout the country.

Corallia is one of the main pillars of the Greek innovation ecosystem and a “think-tank” that underpins national and regional development plans in Greece. As the first organisation established in Greece for the management and development of innovation ecosystems, it implements targeted interventions of sustainable innovation ecosystems focusing on the management of Clusters, Incubators and Entrepreneurship Programmes.

Connecting the travel and hospitality industry leaders with young innovators. The accelerator aims to become the core vehicle for the development and growth of new, innovative entrepreneurial ideas, collaborations and business opportunities, that will help the Greek startup ecosystem evolve, with a positive impact on Greek tourism and the country, in general.

HIGGS is an initiative which aims to reinforce Nonprofit Organizations (NPOs) operating in Greece, through educational and supportive programs and activities that are carried out at its premises.

KEMEL is made up of active and former top managers of companies, who provide their business experience and know-how voluntarily and free of charge to social organizations, small businesses and young entrepreneurs, who have limited means and possibilities, in order to achieve their goals.

The Southeast Digital Innovation Hub (Digihub.BG) supports the development of the data-driven economy in the southeastern region in Bulgaria. They help companies find the right experts, advisors and IT solutions providers here or in other European countries who can help them define and succeed with their digital transformation.The Digihub is part of the pan-European network of Digital Innovation Hubs.

The Joint Innovation Centre is a coordination unit for implementing the policy of BAS (Bulgarian Academy of Sciences) – in the fields of innovation and patent activities, and project competence. The Centre provides information for applying on call in EU Structural Funds and the Framework Programme of EU “Horizon Europe”; supports the preparation and implementation of project proposals. The Centre maintains business contacts in the country and abroad concerning innovations and applied research transfer, and supports the establishment of contacts “science – business” and “science – science

A revolving, year-round accelerator program that takes place four times per year. They offer daily support for strategy, team, business development, and follow-on funding.

Innovation Starter Accelerator is a financing acceleration program, with a mandate to provide access to equity and quasi-equity financing to Bulgarian start-up companies with entirely private capital. The accelerator is powered by the team of the first Bulgarian innovation agency – Innovation Starter, which owns the projects Innovation Explorer Forum and Innovation Academy as well as the support of corporate partners.

Raiffeisen Bank Bulgaria is part of Raiffeisen Bank International’s Elevator Lab Partnership Program. This partnership program is offering later-stage fintech startups support in developing unique pilot projects.

Endeavor Bulgaria is, identifying founders with the greatest growth potential, and invites them to participate in a proprietary international selection process.They support Endeavor Entrepreneurs with an expansive global network, unrivaled peer-to-peer community, and demand-driven services.Further, they invest in Endeavor Entrepreneurs through a rules-based fund.

The incubation program is aimed at start-up companies that are registered in Bulgaria and develop technology and / or innovation in any of the following focus areas: information and communication technologies, green and clean energy and Life-sciences. The program enables SMEs to access legal, accounting and administrative services, as well as support in applying for projects, business consulting, marketing and coaching. The program includes access to various trainings, part of the event calendar of Sofia Tech Park, with focus in entrepreneurship development and innovation management.

The Bulgarian branch of the global pre-seed startup pre-accelerator community. It recently started a virtual program open to founders all across the Balkans.

The Technology Transfer Office at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" acts as a mediator between the university research departments and industrial enterprises thus supporting the transfer of scientific knowledge and technology, and encourages the innovation and entrepreneurial spirit of scientists and researchers establishing a proper business climate in the university environment.

Start It Smart is an entrepreneurship organization founded in 2009 that was created with the goal to spread and develop the entrepreneurship mindset in Bulgaria while supporting young people in starting and developing their own business.

The Visa Innovation Program Europe is in search of the fintech companies that have the highest potential to partner and conduct pilot or proof of concepts with Visa clients and partners, therefore ones capabilities should be go-to-market ready for the country you are applying to. They can support market expansion needs on a per case basis and other opportunities beyond.Additionally, one will benefit from curated training, mentorship and introductions to selected investors.’ network.

The Business Support Centre for Small and Medium Enterprises-Ruse has been registered as a non-governmental and non-profit organization. The main purpose is to support by all available means the business in the North Central Region of Bulgaroa, especially the small and medium size enterprises from the region, and to stimulate their development, as well as to co-ordinate, incorporate and complement the activity of all those organizations and structures, assisting the small and medium size enterprises, and to establish contacts on local, national and international level. BSC SME enhances the contacts, orientated to normal communications between the organizations and structures, assisting the small and medium size enterprises, on local level, and also between those and similar ones from the other regions of the country and from abroad.

AE Ventures is an investment company providing initial funding, acceleration and advisory support to blockchain projects. AE Ventures is founded in order to improve the chances of success of projects utilizing public blockchain technology by providing financial, technological, product, marketing, accounting, and legal support. In addition, their advisors and mentors have developed an extensive network of relevant contacts worldwide which could boost the process of evaluation and fine-tuning of early-stage ideas.

A private equity co-investment fund focused on investing growth equity in fast-growing Southeast European SMEs.

Established by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs – Empower Capital is a EUR 21 million fund financed by the European Investment Fund – JEREMIE Initiative Bulgaria with the mandate to provide unique access to equity and quasi-equity funding to growing Bulgarian companies.The team brings together extensive international operating experience, expertise and deep industrial knowledge, along with a comprehensive understanding of SME strategic management and finance.Playing vital role in helping companies achieve their potential, they uncover value by identifying great organizations and enhancing their performance by providing growth capital, strategic contribution and operating support to strong management teams.

Piemonte Innova is a non-profit organisation that act as a bridge among companies, research institutes and innovation policy makers. In particular, they mentor and assists companies in developing business strategies and in adopting innovation processes to strengthen their operations and improve their competitiveness