The second pilot of Accelerator North-West Bulgaria, executed by Technology Centre Sofia, started successful on the weekend of 08-09 December. All 12 selected start-uppers (5 singles and 7 teams) actively participated in the event.

“Successful Pitching” was presented by Thomas Westerhoven. All participants have to improve in this area. Snezhanka Grosdanova presented the instruments for the elaboration of a good business plan.

The economic environment in North-West Bulgaria is the key to a long-term safe work of the starters. Jürgen Eisele (Manager of Technology Centre Sofia) presented data and analyses from North-West Bulgaria. Further teaching units on this seminar weekend were the avoidance of mistakes in the design of the website, the use of electronic media and the control of the appearance of the company. The creation of a personal profile should help the participants to find out their strengths and weaknesses.

Three traditional business ideas in the field of tourism came together with a broker of tourist offers. Three participants come from industrial production and one starter from the service sector. Another 4 start-ups have their focus on IT. Until the next seminar weekend, the participants will be able to clarify and refine their ideas.

On 25 January, the Technology Centre Sofia will invite some stakeholders from North-West Bulgaria and the best starters will present their ideas.