The initiative, organized by the Center for Sustainable Development at the university and the "Carol Knowledge" Foundation, brought together young innovators with ideas for a more sustainable future. As part of the event, two awards of 1500 euros each were presented by Prof. Dr. Georgi Venkov and Milena Petkova, the Executive Director of the Foundation. In his welcome address, Prof. Venkov encouraged participants to continue developing solutions that benefit society and the protection of the environment.
Among the awarded projects is the development by doctoral student Mikhail Milchev from the Faculty of Energy Machinery, aimed at improving urban mobility through integrated sensors in illuminated elements on outerwear.
The second award was given to the Energy Gym team – Maria, Hamid, Marina, and Georgi, masters from the Faculty of English Engineering Education. Their concept aims to transform the mechanical energy generated during gym workouts into electrical energy.
The "Create Impact" competition is implemented within the Green Office of the Center for Sustainable Development, with the secured funding supporting the creation of prototypes with potential for presentation to investors and participation in accelerator programs. This creates real prerequisites for the development of startups or university spin-off projects.
The Technical University – Sofia consistently develops a sustainability policy in all its activities – from education and scientific research to administrative and social initiatives. Through the activities of the Green Office, practices for reducing the ecological footprint and wider use of energy from renewable sources are encouraged.
