The main project objective is to build a Center of Excellence of the type Distributed Research Infrastructure (DRI) – CoE DRI UNITe as a highly compatible, internationally recognized scientific research complex, that satisfies the requirements of the modern infrastructures and the excellent scientific level of the ISSS research priority ­ Informatics and ICT. This will improve the possibilities of researchers and academics in geographically distributed regions in Bulgaria (Burgas, Ruse, Sofia, Shumen) to collaborate between each other and with partners all over the world via accessing to and working in the CoE UNITe. As a result, the communication and information flow between dispersed organizations using computer aided communication systems will be improved, and new model of organizing shared work will be introduced, that will prevail in the decade 2020/­2030. This type of Distributed Research Infrastructure (DRI) is defined under the point 15 (ff) of the Framework for State aid and by the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructure (ESFRI).

The leading service we provide is Innovation Management: - Idea assessment; - Concept Development; - Prototype manufacturing, testing and validating; - Knowledge Management; Technical documentation; - Piloting; - Preparation for mass production. We intend to support the SMEs' digitalisation by: - Digitalisation Audit; - Education and Training; - Communication and Consultation.

SPESIMA GmbH was founded in 1989 and its main business activity is the development and implementation of specialized systems for automation of the industrial production.In addition, SPESIMA GmbH specializes in mechatronic systems, VPN diagnostics and service, industrial engineering, CAD design and CNC processing.

The mission of the Institute of Information and Communication Technologies - BAS is to conduct fundamental and applied research in the field of computer science, information and communication technologies (ICT) and in the development of innovative interdisciplinary applications of these technologies.

ICT Cluster is a strategic cluster initiative of Bulgarian ICT business. The mission of the organization is to increase the competitiveness of Bulgarian ICT industry by support of ICT SME growth, promotion of ICT cluster excellence and creation of new business opportunities through cross- border, cross-industry and cross-cluster collaboration.

Our goal is for Sofia Tech Park to become a prestigious location for global, regional and national researchers and innovative companies, setting an example for the knowledge economy in Bulgaria and the Balkan region. Priorities in our work are strengthening the competitiveness of science and entrepreneurship by improving the exchange of knowledge between academia and the business community, supporting start-ups and innovative ideas, catalyzing the process of commercialization of research.