General Sponsors

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Appolica

Sofia product studio that designs and builds web, mobile and AI products for startups.

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Mandel AI

AI startup with a Bulgarian founder, building agents that run supply chain sourcing and ordering.

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ROITI

Sofia IT consultancy for energy trading companies, covering ETRM systems, data and AI.

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Trading 212

Online investing and trading app, headquartered in London with an office in Sofia.

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Technical Partners

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aula.bg

Sofia-based online platform offering video courses on software tools and AI.

DevHubOne

Sofia nonprofit foundation offering free game development and 3D modeling training for students.

FoodObox

Bulgarian app that sells surplus food from local shops and restaurants at a discount of at least 40%.

Kupibileti.bg

Bulgarian online platform selling tickets for events, sport, cinema and travel.

Superhosting.bg

Sofia-based web hosting and domain registration provider, part of the team.blue group.

Ticket Station

Bulgarian online ticketing platform for concerts, festivals, sport and cultural events.

Media Partners

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Capital

Bulgarian weekly business newspaper and news site published by Economedia in Sofia.

DigitalK

Annual technology and startup conference in Sofia organized by Capital.

Webit

Global tech and business summit platform with its flagship events held in Sofia.

Product Partners

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Amos

Gummy candy brand, imported to Bulgaria by Bokita, a Blagoevgrad distributor.

Baristo

Italian coffee brand roasted near Genoa, selling beans, capsules and coffee machines across Bulgaria.

Biroterapia

Specialist beer shop on Krakra St in Sofia, with bottled and draft beer to take home.

Bohem

Pale lager listed under the name of the Sofia beer shop Biroterapia.

Coca-Cola HBC Bulgaria

Bottler of Coca-Cola drinks in Bulgaria, with plants in Kostinbrod and Bankya.

Divo Pivo

Craft beer brand of Brewery 359, a Bulgarian craft brewery making unfiltered ales since 2011.

Dozza

Bulgarian brand of 60 ml fruit-based energy shots with natural caffeine, based in Petrich.

Florina

Bulgarian brand of juices, nectars and fruit drinks produced by Best Fruits 17 EAD.

Fresh Mango

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Glarus

Craft brewery from the Varna region brewing Bulgarian ales such as Black Sea IPA.

Hrus-Hrus

Bulgarian brand of salted bread sticks made by Mlin-97, a miller and baker based in Razgrad.

Ivel

Blagoevgrad maker and distributor of confectionery and bakery supplies, founded in 1993.

Lactima

Bulgarian dairy producer of milk, ayran and yogurt drinks, founded in 1957 in Veliko Tarnovo.

Lava Bear

Bulgarian brand selling popcorn and drinks online.

Niobi

Bulgarian brand of handmade scented and massage candles made from coconut wax.

Party Drinks

Online shop for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks with a store in Botevgrad.

Red Bull

Austrian maker of the Red Bull energy drink, with a Bulgarian market website.

Rice Up

Plovdiv maker of RiceUP! rice cakes, rice chips and other better-for-you snacks.

SkyOptic

Bulgarian optics retailer selling glasses, sunglasses and contact lenses, with a store in Blagoevgrad.

Stanimira Chocolate House

Artisan chocolate maker selling handmade chocolates online since 2014.

V-Gum

Chewing gum brand by V Sweets International, with its EU business run from Sofia.

Zaira

Bulgarian producer of potato chips, potato pellets and popcorn, established in 1990.

Zhiten Dar

Sofia biscuit brand with roots in the 1960s, made by Interfoods Bulgaria EAD.

Food Partners

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Aylyak Sandwich

Sandwich shop selling sandwiches, baguettes, croissants and burgers.

Flavor

Bar and restaurant in the Elenovo district of Blagoevgrad with 250 indoor and outdoor seats.

Frame

Bar and restaurant on Trakia St in Blagoevgrad, sister venue of EATalian by Frame.

Greek Gyros by Molly

Greek gyros restaurant in Blagoevgrad.

Meze

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Pizza Margarita

Pizzeria on Ivan Mihaylov St in Blagoevgrad, also on Wolt and Glovo.

Sakura

Sushi restaurant in Blagoevgrad offering delivery through Glovo.

South West Burger

Burger restaurant on Slavyanska St in Blagoevgrad serving fresh-beef burgers since 2021.

Hospitality & Experiences

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Fest Team

Bulgarian promoter of concerts and festivals, including PHILLGOOD and Hills of Rock in Plovdiv.

Flow Ski Academy

Ski and snowboard school in Borovets offering lessons, ski camps and a ski-and-work format.

Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena

Five-star ski hotel in Bansko at the foot of the Pirin Mountains, with spa and several restaurants.

Kiparis Hotel & Spa

Spa and business hotel in central Smolyan, 10 km from the Pamporovo ski resort.

Museum of Illusions Sofia

Interactive museum of optical illusions on Knyaginya Maria Luiza Blvd in central Sofia.

St. Constantine Mountain Retreat

Small mountain hotel near Peshtera overlooking Batak Dam, with sauna and restaurant.

Waterside Complex

Spa complex on mineral springs in Ognyanovo, 10 km from Gotse Delchev.