The primary objective of this project is to enhance the competitiveness of SMEs operating in the Stara Zagora region, with a specific focus on the realm of Green Industry Innovation. The project is designed to address several specific objectives to achieve this overarching goal.
Firstly, it aims to build the capacity of Bulgarian SMEs, enabling them to effectively transition to a circular economy, thereby promoting sustainability and responsible resource management. Additionally, the project seeks to introduce the valuable experiences and insights from Norwegian circular economy business models into Bulgarian SMEs. It strives to popularize these innovative models and ensure the sustainability and continued growth of the project's outcomes. To this end, the project places great emphasis on the efficient management of resources and efforts to ensure that the planned project results are successfully achieved.
The central outcome of this endeavor will be the preparation of 15 SMEs in the Stara Zagora region, equipping them with the necessary tools and knowledge to transition into a circular economy. These SMEs will take their first practical steps in implementing sustainable and environmentally conscious business models. Furthermore, they will establish valuable partnerships with Norwegian companies that have expertise in circular business models, thereby fostering knowledge exchange and cooperation. While the immediate beneficiaries are the SMEs in the Stara Zagora region participating in the project, the impact will extend beyond, benefitting Chamber members and SMEs outside the region who can access online resources and educational materials, such as a self-assessment tool, for their own development and growth.