The Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT), part of Sofia University has announced the new edition of EXPLORER, the program designed to retain and cultivate Bulgaria’s young technological talent. Participants receive a 36,000-euro scholarship for the duration of their studies, as well as the opportunity to complete paid summer engineering internships at leading tech companies.

The GATE Institute at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” opened new horizons for science, innovation, and technology during the international forum Up To GATE 2025: New Horizons, which brought together leading Bulgarian and global experts in artificial intelligence and data.

Within the framework of the project KP-06-N57/4 "Research and application of machine learning algorithms in the analysis and development of highly secure software," funded by the Scientific Research Fund, with coordinator for Sofia University, prof. Milen Petrov (Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics), two experimental prototypes were created to address current cybersecurity issues – the detection of phishing sites and the protection of unmanned aerial vehicles from network attacks.

Deputy Minister of Education Academician Nikolay Vitanov, Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev, and Yordanka Chobanova from the European Commission will open the forum on 27 November.