The French-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIFB) has launched the third edition of its Innovation Awards. The competition aims to promote the most innovative projects developed in Bulgaria, and for the first time, the competition is open to external companies, non-members of the Chamber. All companies registered in Bulgaria for at least 18 months, with at least 5 employees, regardless of their sector of activity, which have implemented an innovative local project in Bulgaria, can apply for the CCIFB Innovation Awards.
Applications are accepted in four categories: “Investment”, “Businessman”, “Businesswoman” and “Corporate Social Responsibility”. The applications for each category will be reviewed by an independent jury. Apart from the winners in each category, one project from all four will be nominated to compete for the Special Jury Award. Applications are accepted until February 28.
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SMEs can now apply for the exclusive eBay Growth Program, in which the e-commerce giant will provide a package of exclusive services to the companies:
- Personalized growth program
- Customized training program for setting up online activities on the eBay platform
- High sales limits for rapid growth
- 3 months free eBay subscription.
Retailers must have more than 100 items for sale. The inclusion of Bulgarian companies in the eBay Growth Program is locally supported by the Bulgarian Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Agency (BSMEPA). Applications are accepted at: https://export.ebay.com/en/new/?utm_source=BSMEPA
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Innovation Capital, financial intermediary of the Fund of Funds under the Seed / Acceleration and Start-Up Fund, is looking for the next Bulgarian companies to support with public and private resources for growth. Pre-revenue or idea/MVP stage startups can receive between EUR 25,000 and EUR 50,000. Every Thursday of the month, the Fund also organizes Office Hours for live pitching and negotiations. Request for such a presentation can be made through the website of Innovation Capital here: https://www.innovationcapital.bg/office-hours
Source: Sofia Investment Agency