The fourth edition of the Summer Internship Program at GATE Institute, part of Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, has officially begun under the motto NEXT GATE TALENTS 2026, attracting a record level of interest. This summer, 32 young talents will spend the next three months working on real-world research and innovation projects in the fields of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence as part of the institute’s multidisciplinary teams.
Interest in the program continues to grow. More than 100 students and young professionals applied for this year’s edition. Beyond the impressive number of applications, the quality of the candidates also stands out. This year, the first Centre of Excellence in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Eastern Europe welcomes senior undergraduate and master’s students with strong academic backgrounds and research potential.
The GATE Institute at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” is among the co-organizers of the fifth edition of the Spinoff EUROPA Conference 2026, which will take place on June 11–12 at the Technical University of Sofia under the motto “Building Europe’s Innovation Powerhouse.”
The conference is one of Europe’s leading forums for scientific entrepreneurship, technology transfer, and deep-tech innovation, bringing together more than 400 participants from over 20 countries, including researchers, innovators, spin-off companies, investors, representatives of European institutions, industry, and the public sector.
As a strategic partner of the Spinoff Initiative and an active contributor to the development of the European innovation ecosystem, the GATE Institute will showcase its expertise in data management, artificial intelligence, and the development of high-impact solutions for healthcare, sustainable cities, intelligent governance, and industry.
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.
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