GreenUP Boost

GreenUP Boost is our flagship event for 2023 – the time to gather the sustainable startup community and exhange ideas, opportunities, and aspirations. Join us for a day full of exciting talks and startup presentations!

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Save the Date – Sept 1st 2023

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Discover the latest trends, innovations, and opportunities in the world of sustainability at the GreenUP Boost Event on September 1st, 2023, in Sofia, Bulgaria.

This exciting gathering of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and green professionals will explore the pressing topics of sustainability startups, green innovations and the circular economy. Engage in thought-provoking panel discussions, learn from international best practices, and connect with like-minded individuals striving to create a more resilient and eco-friendly future.

Mark your calendar and join us at the Networking Premium Coworking Space in Sofia for a day filled with knowledge, innovation, and collaboration. Reserve your spot now and help shape the sustainable future we all aspire to achieve!

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Rakovska Art Hall

Networking Premium Coworking Sofia, G. S. Rakovski № 25

Agenda

10:00 - 10:10 | Importance of Sustainable Innovation and Green Startups - Opening Keynote
Prof. Dr. George Angelov / Deputy Minister of Innovation and Growth
10:15 - 10:30 | Sustainable Investments and Growth - Keynote
Pavel Lisev / Fund of Funds Bulgaria
10:35 - 11:10 | Biodiversity, Agro and Food Trends - Panel Discussion
Panelists: Konstantin Haralampiev / AgroVar, Denimir Dimitrov / Zero Wave, Maria Aleksandrova / Nasekomo
Moderator: Ivaylo Tsochev / BGZeroWaste
11:15 - 11:50 | Circular Economy and Waste as a Resource - Panel Discussion
Panelists: Mariyana Hamanova / EDIH Construction, Iva Stanisheva / Institute for Circular Economy, Mariya Mishineva / BGBC, Ira Ivanova / EnEffect
Moderator: Kaloyan Ratchev / Vangavis
11:55 - 12:30 | Future of Green Engineering - Panel Discussion
Panelists: Boris Kolev / Sustainability Specialist Association, Andrey Stoychev / Atamiq, Kaloyan Georgiev / Schneider Electric
Moderator: Kaloyan Ratchev / Vangavis
12:30 - 13:00 | Lunch Break
Zero Waste and Circular Food
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13:00 - 13:15 | International Best Practices and Opportunities - Keynote
Stefan Ehrenberger / DIH Innovate Austria
13:20 - 13:35 | Sustainability Efforts and Trends in Sofia - Keynote
Liliya Angelova-Koleva / Sofia Municipality
13:40 - 13:55 | Manufacturing in the Green Economy - Keynote
Mihail Stanev / EIT Manufacturing
14:00 - 14:35 | Corporates and Investors in the Circular Economy - Panel Discussion
Panelists: Kalina Milanova / European Law Firm, Lyubomir Staykov / Alfastar Capital, Dotchka Vassileva / Fund of Funds, Lyubomir Filipov / Veolia
Moderator: Bozhidara Zhivkova / ESG News
14:40 - 14:45 | Sustainability & AI - Keynote
Kristina Eskenazi / AI Cluster Bulgaria & Biotech Cluster
14:50 - 15:40 | Circular Startups Demo Day Pitching
The best startups from the Circular Startups Accelerator Program will present their projects and prototypes.
Jury: Desislava Gospodinova / Alfastar Capital, Violeta Nedeva / America for Bulgaria Foundation, Elena Nikolova / CEO Angels Club, Emil Shekerdzhiiski / Networking Premium Coworking Space, Kamen Bankovski / Vitosha Venture Partners
16:00 - 17:00 | Networking
Participants can use this time to connect with other attendees, speakers, and startup representatives, sharing ideas and discussing potential collaborations.