The First Innovation & Tech Awards Honored the Leading Technological Solutions and Innovations in Bulgaria
The first edition of the Innovation & Tech Awards competition, organized by Enterprise magazine, took place at an official ceremony held on June 12, 2025 at Inter Expo Center Sofia. The initiative highlighted and awarded the best innovations and technological solutions created by Bulgarian companies and young talents that have the potential to significantly impact various business sectors and the economy as a whole.
The competition gathered a total of 56 applications, distributed across eight key categories, including e-commerce, construction, manufacturing, agriculture, green technology, healthcare, financial technology and software innovation. An expert jury of 24 established professionals conducted two rounds of evaluation and identified 39 finalists, of which a total of 29 were honored with awards for their contribution to technological progress and innovation.
The Award Ceremony and Official Guests
The gala event was opened by the Publisher and Managing Partner of Enterprise magazine, Ms. Nadya Gogova, together with the Deputy Minister of Innovation and Growth, Mr. Krasimir Yakimov. In their welcoming remarks, they emphasized the importance of innovation in increasing the competitiveness of Bulgarian business and the role of such initiatives in stimulating the local ecosystem.
Over 200 guests from the business, technology sector and institutional community attended the ceremony and the subsequent cocktail, providing a platform for new partnerships and the exchange of ideas.
The Awarded Companies by Category
Best Technology in e-Commerce
- Gold: Releva (AI platform Releva)
- Silver: Valival (Valival Commerce platform) and Redina.io (Redina.io app)
- Bronze: Mubi Software (mobile application for Dreamcolor.bg)
Best Technology and Innovation in Construction (ConTech)
- Gold: "Valcrea" Ltd. (integrated system Valcrea.House)
- Silver: "STOA" OOD (BILDA Rainscreen System)
Best Manufacturing Technology and Innovation (Manufacture Tech)
- Gold: "Simobotics" Ltd. (Simobotics)
- Silver: Tsarina Winery (Scepter system)
- Bronze: Bright Stock Ltd. (Bright Stock packaging solution) and Schneider Electric Bulgaria (3D printing of spare parts)
Best Agricultural Technology and Innovation (AgriTech)
- Gold: Carbonsafe (Carbonsafe™)
- Silver: "NIK" Ltd. (Autonomy AgXeed)
- Bronze: Syngenta Bulgaria EOOD (Cropwise Seed Selector), National Sheep and Goat Breeding Association – NOKA (“Digital Shepherd”)
Best Green Technology and Innovation (Green Tech)
- Gold: "LUKOIL Neftochim Burgas" AD (LIFE WATEROIL)
- Silver: Bright Stock Ltd., Carbonsafe (Carbonsafe™)
- Bronze: "Trakia Pack" (PulProtect)
Best Technology and Innovation in the Health Sector (Health Tech)
- Gold: "Vector Labs" (Predoctor platform)
- Silver: "TopHospital Service" EAD (Cyclotron Complex)
- Bronze: AIDOO (AIDOO software product)
Best Banking and Payment Technology (FinTech)
- Gold: "Velexa Bulgaria" EOOD (Velexa platform)
- Silver: "Afranga" Ltd. (Afranga)
- Bronze: Paysafe (the Paysafe solution)
Best Software Technology and Innovation (Software Tech)
- Gold: "Simobotics" Ltd. (Simobotics)
- Silver: Releva (AI platform Releva), IRIS.AI (IRIS.AI), Yettel with Nula.bg (Smart Accounts)
- Bronze: Skillplate (the Skillplate platform)
Partners and Supporting Organizations
The Ruse Chamber of Commerce and Industry was among the partners of the competition, along with a number of other leading organizations and industry structures, including the Bulgarian Industrial Chamber, BAIT, BESCO, Fintech Bulgaria and many others.
The event also received support from leading corporate partners such as Aurubis Bulgaria, Domaine Boyar, Zagorka and Devin. Media partners included NetInfo and Kaldata, while digital and communication support was provided by Seomax Digital Agency, Design Expert and RED Communication Agency.
Innovation & Tech Awards 2025 was an event that not only highlighted the innovative potential of Bulgarian businesses, but also demonstrated the importance of collaboration between industry, academia and government institutions. The organizers of Enterprise magazine promise that this will be the first of many future successful editions that will continue to support and distinguish innovation and technological progress in Bulgaria.
