Big Data
for Smart Society

Spreading excellence for Society

The Big Data for Smart Society Institute (GATE) is the first Centre of Excellence in Bulgaria to work on integrating and extending scientific excellence and innovation in priority areas such as Big Data and Artificial Intelligence at regional and European level. GATE is an investment in people. The Institute aims to attract, inspire and cultivate the next generation Early-Stage Researchers who, under the guidance of leading scientists, will work with enthusiasm and curiosity in the field of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence.

GATE Welcomes Visionaries and Innovators at Spinoff ...

GATE Participates in the Annual Construction and ...

GATE Strengthens Cooperation with Japan

GATE turns data into paintings in the “Maps ...

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GATE Welcomes Visionaries and Innovators at Spinoff Conference 2025   

On June 19 and 20, 2025, the GATE Institute at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” is a stage for visionaries, scientists, entrepreneurs and business leaders from all over Europe. The occasion is the fourth edition of the Spinoff Conference – an international forum dedicated to turning scientific discoveries into sustainable business solutions through high-tech spinoff companies.   
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GATE Participates in the Annual Construction and Investment Conference

On June 3, 2025, Prof. Dr. Sylvia Ilieva, Director of the GATE Institute, took part in a Fireside Chat during the 4th Annual Construction and Investment Conference, organized by Manager magazine. The discussion also featured Arch. Anton Dobrevski (Passive House School) and Georgi Pavlov (Proptech.bg), focusing on the role of smart technologies and sustainable practices in modern urban planning.  
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GATE Strengthens Cooperation with Japan

GATE Institute and the Center for Computational Sciences of the University of Tsukuba are strengthening their cooperation, also noted in the Joint Declaration on the Establishment of a Strategic Partnership between Bulgaria and Japan.  
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GATE turns data into paintings in the “Maps of Sofia” exhibition

GATE Institute presents modern concepts for city ddevelopmen, based on the digital twin of Sofia, in the exhibition “Maps of Sofia”, organized by Sofia city Municipality.  
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Research

GATE research is focused on four main areas: Data management, Data analytics, Data insight and Data engineering.

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