Big Data
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The GATE Institute at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” has announced the opening of applications for its summer internship program NEXT GATE TALENTS 2026. The program is aimed at students and young professionals with an interest in big data, artificial intelligence, and innovative technological solutions. The three-month paid internship will begin on July 1, 2026, and will provide participants with the opportunity to gain practical experience by working on real research and applied projects alongside leading scientists and experts from GATE. The program combines education, research, and innovation in an interdisciplinary environment and provides access to the institute’s high-tech infrastructure.

GATE had the honour of welcoming H.E. Mr Pontus Melander, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Sweden to Bulgaria, accompanied by Ms Zoya Paunova, Honorary Consul General of Sweden.

A day at the heart of innovation, artificial intelligence, and the future of cities, healthcare, science, and business – this is how Vladimir Nedev’s participation in the “CEO for a Day” initiative unfolded. Vladimir is a law student at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski.” The initiative is organized by the Council of Women in Business in Bulgaria and H.E. Andrea Ikić-Böhm, Ambassador of Austria to Bulgaria. As part of the initiative, Vladimir took on the role of CEO of the GATE Institute – the first Centre of Excellence in Bulgaria in the field of big data and artificial intelligence, established jointly by Sofia University and Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden.

GATE Institute at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” welcomed an official delegation from the University of Tsukuba, Japan, led by its President, Prof. Kyosuke Nagata.