South East European Innovators Program supports first-time founders in launching their natural sciences and green energy, AI or Big Data startups. The program will bring together aspiring entrepreneurs, successful startup founders, angels, venture funds and international corporations to support the new innovation-first ventures.

SEEIP creates an ecosystem that supports, nurtures and develops initial research ideas into successful startups and helps them grow in international markets.

Our mission is to nurture an ecosystem that facilitates, supports, nurtures and develops initial research ideas into successful startups and helps them grow in international markets.

Innovators Program

The mission of the program is to support innovators on their journey to become successful founders by providing training, knowledge transfer, access to unique resources, subsidized office spaces, dedicated advisors, demo sessions and workshops, networking events, mentoring, and introductions to business angels and venture capitalists.

The initial stages of the program (Ground 0 and Launch stage) are open to anyone with an idea and the grit to work on its development. From Stage 1 onwards, we welcome incorporated startups working on their own R&D. They will be selected by a jury of experts from the ecosystem and specialists in the sector. We have chosen to follow Technology Readiness Level (a.k.a. TRL) stages as a recognisable measure of technological development across sectors.

Learn and fail fast.

Repeat.

Succeed.

This is our key purpose. The goal of our program is to give you a broad knowledge of how to start and run a business. You are at the centre of the learning process. You can tailor your educational experience by choosing what meets your knowledge and needs.

During the SEEIP entrepreneurship journey you will meet like-minded people to form a team, which will go through the different development startup stages and finally will pitch the idea to investors.

The SEEIP is a hybrid program that blends incubation, acceleration and tech transfer features. It facilitates digital incubation through e-learning, networking events, mentorship and alumni gatherings. To accelerate your business it provides independent R&D facilities, qualified specialists, and know-how to support you to build your entrepreneurial business competencies and make your startup succeed.

Plamen Medarov, CEO:

Sofia Tech Park has undoubtedly played a pivotal role in advancing our startup’s growth. The availability of modern office spaces and the supportive infrastructure within the park has allowed us to focus on our innovative projects without being bogged down by logistical complexities. Moreover, being integrated into Sofia Tech Park’s dynamic ecosystem has provided us with a valuable network and resources that genuinely comprehend startups’ unique challenges and requirements. This early-stage support has proven indispensable in creating high-value products and services, establishing a robust foundation for our success.