Partners

Our main industrial partner is the Thracian Economic Zone (TEZ), which provides a regional environment in which to pilot and scale up technology transfer. Within this ecosystem, we collaborate with participants from Switzerland and Bulgaria: The Swiss Biomass Association and AXPO AG provide market information from the biomass and energy sector, which strengthens the path to application. FHNW contributes advanced analytical methods for quality assurance and sensors. Oberland Energie AG and the University of Plovdiv 'Paisii Hilendarski' support research into microplastics and soil behaviour. At the national level, we collaborate with the Academy of Agriculture and partner universities through the European University Alliance UNIgreen, and we exchange experience with Sofia University and the University of Stara Zagora.

Together, these partners provide access to infrastructure, data and real-world test sites, thereby accelerating our impact. We welcome further collaboration with businesses, municipalities, farms, start-ups and non-governmental organisations in the Plovdiv region and beyond.
Whether it's test fields, pilot projects, joint research or access to analytical and laboratory capacities, we establish flexible and targeted partnerships. Our external access coordinator ensures a clear onboarding process. Together, we define the target picture, the framework for data and intellectual property, and the measurable impact. Contact us if you wish to trial technologies, optimise processes or develop new business models in the bioeconomy.