Cleantech Bulgaria is a proud member in the new Thematic Smart Specialisation Partnership (TSSP) focused on circular buildings, launched at the end of 2024. The initiative brings together regions and leading organisations from Bulgaria, Belgium, and Portugal, aiming to accelerate the transition to a circular economy in the construction sector through innovation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.
The partnership is part of the S3 Community of Practice—a strategic initiative of the European Commission that encourages joint efforts among European regions to implement smart specialisation strategies, promote sustainable growth, and support the green transition.
As a key expert partner from Bulgaria, Cleantech Bulgaria contributes with extensive experience in building innovation ecosystems, developing sustainable business models, and applying best practices in green and digital technologies. The organisation plays an active role in the development of joint projects, fostering interregional dialogue, and engaging stakeholders from both the public and private sectors.
Cleantech Bulgaria’s role is to facilitate connections between local construction and technology companies and European opportunities for innovation transfer, access to networks, resources, and funding.
The partnership became operational in the beginning of 2025, and the first activities for identifying priority areas for collaboration have already started with the support of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO).
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