BASE Plovdiv 2026 is coming to CCBRE

The Centre for Clean Technologies and Biomass Resource Efficiency (CCBRE) at the Agricultural University – Plovdiv is proud to host the 2026 edition of BASE – Business Academy for Starting Entrepreneurs.

BASE is a free, 13-week entrepreneurship program, led nationally by ABLE (Association of Bulgarian Leaders and Entrepreneurs) and funded by the America for Bulgaria Foundation.

At CCBRE, we believe that technology, sustainability and entrepreneurship must go hand in hand. Hosting BASE 2026 is part of our commitment to strengthening the regional innovation ecosystem and supporting founders at every stage of development.

Official announcement:
https://www.au-plovdiv.bg/новини/base-бизнес-академия-за-стартиращи-предприемачи-пловдив-2026-организира-безплатни-обучения

Program Timeline (March – June 2026)

19.03 – Entrepreneurship fundamentals
26.03 – From idea to venture
02.04 – Market research
08.04 – Marketing & advertising
16.04 – Sales
23.04 – Financial planning & business plan
30.04 – Funding sources
14.05 – Legal aspects
21.05 – Pricing strategies
28.05 – Accounting & taxes
04.06 – Human resources
11.06 – Presentation skills
18.06 – Final business plan defense before expert jury

Prize Fund: €5,112 (10,000 BGN)
Participants who successfully complete the program will present their business plans and compete for a share of the prize fund.

Location: CCBRE building, Agricultural University – Plovdiv
Application deadline: March 10, 2026

We invite aspiring entrepreneurs, early-stage founders and business owners who want to strengthen their strategic and operational capabilities to apply.

At CCBRE, we are building bridges between research, innovation and entrepreneurship.

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