From September 7 to 9, 2026, the Community of Practice of Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoP CoVEs) will host its fifth anniversary edition of the Forum on Vocational Excellence 2026. The landmark event will be hosted by the FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences in Graz, Austria. Cluster Sofia Knowledge City (CSKC) will be represented at the forum by Dr. Milena Koleva, Project Manager at the cluster. Our participation highlights CSKC’s active role in developing innovative ecosystems for vocational education and training (VET) and establishing Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) within the ICT sector.
The Cluster Center for Smart Urban Technologies (hereinafter referred to as the Smart Technologies Centre or STC) is a leading strategic initiative of the Cluster Sofia Knowledge City.
The Center is to be realized through a project under the "Research, Innovation and Digitalization for Smart Transformation" Programme 2021–2027, within the framework of the grant procedure BG16RFPR002-1.003 "Support for the development of existing innovation clusters". The project "Cluster Center for Smart Urban Technologies" (No. BG16RFPR002-1.003-0012) is co-financed by the Ministry of Innovation and Growth.
Africa – The New Global Engine for Innovation and Digital Transformation!
African markets are undergoing rapid modernization and increasingly establishing themselves as dynamic global hubs for technology and investment. With a young and rapidly growing population, the continent is leapfrogging traditional development stages, creating immense demand for innovative solutions.
Africa's digital economy is experiencing unprecedented growth, and at the heart of this global transformation stands Africa Tech Festival - the continent’s largest and most influential technology event.
Good news from our partners at Klaipėda Science and Technology Park regarding the implementation of the INVESTech Project!
On 31.03.2026, the INVESTEech i-Lab officially opened its doors at Klaipėda Science and Technology Park, marking an important step in promoting innovation, skills development and closer cooperation between academia and the business sector in Western Lithuania. i-Lab is a specialized collaboration and training space designed to support the development of ICT competencies and meet the growing demand for qualified specialists.
It creates conditions for education and industry to work together on real challenges, exchange knowledge and create innovative solutions.
