ROBOTICS & MECHATRONICS
The last couple of years Bulgaria has started initiative for the development of the robotics&mechatronics, which to support and to increase the investments in machinery and automation in the sectors. This development will implement additional tools, programs and campaigns which will empower the modernization of the Bulgarian industry.
MECHATRONICS
In Bulgaria has been developed Center for Excellence in Mechatronics and Clean Technologies, which is the largest in terms of capacity and concentration of scientific potential of such center in the country. It involves 17 research institutions that are equal partners and are the best in particular thematic areas.
Employees
Сompanies Operating in the Branch
Annual Turnover
Productivity Grows by 6% Year-on-year
Production is mostly
export orientated
ROBOTICS
More and more companies are automating their production by implementing
the use of robots.
Workers have been supported by one robot in the manufacturing industry of automotive components
In the Mechanical engineering one robot is helping about 70 workers
60 academies for kids and teens across the country teaching robotics and developing interest in STEM field.
Education
Robotics and mechatronics specialties in 8 universities in the country
Classes
Trained students ready to work
Interesting Facts
Automated solutions are helping more and more manufacturers to maintain or adapt their production profile
Many new remote services enter, as well as remote monitoring and control services, zero-touch and plug and produce solutions
Growth in the use of crowdsourcing platforms for industrial design, 3D printing systems, as well as mobile robots remotely controlled via the cloud
References from companies

Schneider Electric Bulgaria
Schneider Electric Bulgaria has an excellent relationship with InvestBulgaria Agency since the time of our first investment in production in the country, more than 20 years ago. In the last three years, our enterprise in Plovdiv has been functioning as a demonstration smart factory, the doors of which are always open for education and business, as well as for future investors. We are successfully partnering with IBA in the mission to show the advantages of Bulgaria as an investment destination.

The Team of The Coca-Cola System in Bulgaria
Thanks to the Bulgarian Investment Agency we have a reliable strategic partner that facilitates the development of foreign business in the country and contributes to the upgrading of investment opportunities and the implementation of various projects providing new jobs and the transfer of know-how for the Bulgarian business.

Victor Karadjov
Head of GBS Center
The company chose Sofia for its Global Business Service Center because of the accumulated knowledge in the field of business services and the presence of established specialists in the industry.