Regional Innovation Policy
Anton Todorov
Chairman of the Executive Board @ National Innovation Fund
Talk TopicFunding Opportunities via the National Innovation Fund
About the speaker
Anton Todorov is Chairman of the Executive Board of the National Innovation Fund.
He has over 25 years of professional experience in developing and delivering innovative business projects for start-ups and established companies, financed through private venture investment and European programmes.
As Executive Director of New-I, he secures funding for innovative projects under national and centrally managed European programmes, including EIC Accelerator, Horizon Europe, LIFE and others. He is a co-founder of several European Digital Innovation Hubs, a managing partner in the first Bulgarian business angels network for venture financing of start-ups, and the creator of a venture studio for technology and information companies.
About the talk
Talk DescriptionInnovation funding and the role of the National Innovation Fund as a strategic innovation policy tool. Current and forthcoming calls for proposals. Strategic initiatives.
Key TakeawaysWhat innovation funding sources exist today, and which are the immediate opportunities under open calls, Eurostars or the EIC Accelerator. What the Fund's priorities are and how to be better prepared as a potential beneficiary.