Startup Europe Week (SEW) is one of Europe’s largest regional entrepreneurship initiatives, connecting startups, investors, and ecosystem leaders across 300+ cities in more than 50 countries. Sofia has been part of the SEW network for nearly a decade, supporting innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration within the local and international startup ecosystem.
This year marks the 10-year anniversary edition of SEW Sofia, bringing together founders, investors, ecosystem leaders, and innovators for two days dedicated to growth, technology, AI, deep tech, cybersecurity, and the future of entrepreneurship.
📍 NETWORKING Premium Coworking & Event Spaces – Gurko Panorama Rooftop
🎟️ Free entry with registration
🌍 All sessions in English
SEW26 Program 1rst Day
17:00 – 17:30 Welcome & SEW Opening – Survival & Growth Day
17:30 – 18:30 Pitching Workshop, organized by Mila Stoyanova – DEA
18:30 – 19:30 Panel: The New Fundraising Reality
Speakers: Kristina Boseva (IMPETUS), Stoyan Nedin (Vitosha Venture Partners), Mariya Nenkova (Automotive & Mobility EDIH Bulgaria), Kostadin Mihaylov (BuddyGuard), BVCA, Moderator: Emil Shekerdzhiiski
19:30 – 19:45 The Emotional Cost of Building a Startup: What Breaks Founders by Bilyana Lesidrenska-Dimitrova from Botanic Lab
20:00 – 21:00 Panel: Sales as Survival – The Hidden Advantage
Speakers: Ivaylo Ivanov (Founder Institute), Borislav Borislavov, TBC, Moderator: Elena Peneva
21:00 – 21:30 Startup Arena: Finals
Jury: Irena Komitova, Ivaylo Ivanov, Krasimir Kehaiov, Gergana Stoichkova
Cocktail & Networking
Networking, food, drinks, and conversations with founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders.
Drinks are complimentary thanks to SEW26 partners Devin, Heineken, and Bratanov Wines.
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Host of SEW26 Sofia:
NETWORKING Premium Coworking
Sponsors:
Devin, Heineken, Bratanov Wines, AnetFoto, Flag Flag, Omai.tv
Partners:
CyberCLUB, United Drone Community Association, DEA, Bright Mojo, Founder Institute CEE, IMPETUS, Vitosha Venture Partners, BVCA, Automotive & Mobility EDIH Bulgaria, BuddyGuard, Botanic Lab, shift^, Kingo, Ethermind, Infinitus Ltd, SentIRX, ATN Defence
Media Partner:
The Recursive
👉 Join SEW26 Sofia and take your shot!
