I. The BCause Foundation invites non-governmental organizations that work with young people from vulnerable groups to apply with projects for specific young people. The program is financed by ADDRESS Real Estate and is carried out with the partnership of the Foundation.
The young people that the NGO will offer for support can be aged from 16 to 25 years old – without parental care, settled in institutions or left 5 years ago at latest; with disabilities; battling or overcoming addictions.
The projects may include:
- Obtaining an appropriate qualification according to the wishes and capabilities of young people;
- Support in searching and finding a job;
- Socio-psychological support in starting and retaining work by young people.
Organizations apply for funding to cover the costs of professional courses/training and team mentoring. The cost per participant for a course or training can range between 500 – 1500 BGN, and the cost for mentoring is 500 BGN per participant. However, the total funding for mentors from a single applicant organization cannot be more than 2 000 BGN.
Eligible applicants are organizations registered under the Non-Profit Legal Entities Act (NPLEA) for public benefit, whose primary activity involves providing social services or psychological support to the specified target groups.
Applying organizations must submit the following:
- A form with suitable candidates from their users, including a brief description and information about their interests and aspirations: https://bcause.bg/…/2_%D0%A4%D0%9E%D0%A0%D0%9C%D0%A3%D0%9B…
- A budget, including the costs for training, labor and administrative expenses of the organization.
- Copies of relevant licenses.
The application deadline is February 3, 2025.
For more information, please contact:
Ludmila Atanasova
Phone: +359 884 645 206
Email: lucy@bcause.bg
II. The competition “Best Youth Startup in Bulgaria 2025” has been launched under the patronage of the Minister of Innovation and Growth, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rosen Karadimov.
The competition is open for registration to all individuals aged 18 – 29 years.
The largest national competition of its kind, “Best Youth Startup in Bulgaria 2025”, organized by the Fund of Funds and Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski,” opens for applications starting 17.12.2024.
The mission of the competition is to inspire and support young entrepreneurs in Bulgaria by providing a platform to bring their innovative ideas to life.
For the first time, the competition offers the opportunity to apply in three categories:
- Future Unicorns – for innovative startups.
- Business Stars – for small and family businesses.
- SDG Dragons – for social and environmental entrepreneurs.
“Best Youth Startup in Bulgaria 2025” will take place in several stages. The first stage will run from 17.12.2024 to 16.03.2025. During this period, any young individual or youth team can register. For team participation, it is sufficient that at least one team member belongs to the youth age group.
The initiative includes mentors from Bulgaria and abroad with extensive professional experience in the startup and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
All information about the competition can be found at: https://bestyouthstartup.eu.