ABOUT US
"International Economic Relations" Center at the Bulgarian Industral Association supports companies and organizations in their international activities. The center provides opinions on documents regarding foreign economic activity at the national and European level, negotiations within the WTO, etc.
The center represents BIA in the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) – the largest information and consulting network in support of small and medium-sized enterprises in the world. The mission of EEN is to assist small and medium-sized enterprises to make the most of the opportunities for business and innovative development in the European Union. Nearly 600 organizations in 50 countries have been working together for years to provide a full range of business services that are available to you with one call.
The main activities of EEN are related to the provision of information and consultations to SMEs on:
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Supporting the internationalization of enterprises;
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Technology and know-how transfer support;
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Provision of information about goods and services;
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Access to finance;
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Guidelines for applying for EU programs - Horizon 2020, COSME and others;
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Management of innovative processes in enterprises;
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Consultations on EU regulations and European standards;
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Protection of intellectual property;
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Organization of specialized trainings, seminars and business forums;
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Organization and holding of brokerage events and international exhibitions.
Meet the team
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CHRISTINA KASPARYAN
Director
MIRYANA NEDEVA
Senior Expert
Christina Kasparyan is the head of the Enterprise Europe Network team at the "International Economic Relations" Center of BIA and is responsible for:
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Business opportunities under INTERREG programs
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Opportunities for business from the European Innovation Council
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Thematic group "Resilience Task Force" of the Enterprise Europe Network
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Licensed Innovation Health Check Guide to the Enterprise Ireland methodology
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International business-to-business events in the EU and third countries
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Opportunities for business through open innovation, BSK's Open Innovation Platform
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New technologies and Trend watch
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Futures Thinking and Foresight
Miryana holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Anthropology and Cultural studies with a major in South. East and South East Asia. As a Global Korea Scholarship Program (GKS) alumna she holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Strategy and International Management from Seoul National University.
Miryana is responsible for:
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Organization of international business-to-business events in the EU and third countries
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Market research and analysis
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Thematic group "Internationalization of SMEs in non-EU markets"
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Sector Group "Digital" & "Electronics"
References and acknowledgments
Inter Expo Center
Agency Bulgarreklama Ltd.
We recommend BIA as a suitable and desired partner for organizing and conducting business and business events.
Martin Ruppert
CEO of IMP³rove - European Academy of Innovation Management
Thank you for your long-term cooperation in innovation management training and the support you provide to innovative companies.
Denitsa Sacheva
Minister of Labor and Social Policy
You continue to successfully fulfill your mission to protect the interests of Bulgarian producers and entrepreneurs, and to work for the development of Bulgaria's economy.
Nikolai Badinsky
Executive Director of the Applied Research and Communications Foundation
BIA has made a significant contribution to the development of services for Bulgarian business aimed at entering international markets and implementing innovations.
Todor Mladenov
Executive Director of Sofia Tech Park AD
You have become an important factor for the development of the Bulgarian economy, improving the business environment in the country, stimulating innovation and digitalization of society.
Dobrina Prodanova
Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Plovdiv
We are pleased to observe the work and achievements of BIA for the progress and sustainability of the economic environment in Bulgaria.
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