On one hand, the ERPL offers a sandbox environment for testing the feasibility, performance and innovation potential of new products, services and business models. On the other, it provides technology, legal, ethics and policy advice and training services to research organisations (eg, in R&D projects) and companies. The added value of the ERPL can be […]

She holds a master’s degree in “Electronics” from the Technical University – Sofia and a doctorate in “Informatics – Computer Systems and Technologies”. Since 2002, she has been an associate professor, and since 2012 – a professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski ”. Her research interests are […]

The goal is not to be perfect by the end, the goal is to be better today.(Simon Sinek) Sylvia Ilieva is a professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics and Director of GATE Institute at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”. Her research interests are in the areas of software platforms, software development processes, data […]

“For us, it is extremely important to create real opportunities for young people with potential and ambition. The support of Google DeepMind AI enables us not only to provide access to high-quality education, but also to help students build confidence, vision, and international connections at the very beginning of their professional journey,” said Prof. Silvia […]

The GATE Institute at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” welcomed H.E. Chikahisa Sumi, Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Bulgaria, on the occasion of his first official visit to the Institute. Prof. Sylvia Ilieva, Director of GATE, warmly received Ambassador Sumi and introduced him to the mission, development, and strategic vision of the Institute […]

The event, now one of the most significant in the digital technology field, attracted representatives of European institutions, academia, and industry. The forum was opened by the Deputy Minister of Education and Science, Academician Nikolay Vitanov; Ivan Goychev, Deputy Mayor of Sofia for Digitalization, Innovation and Economic Development; and Yordanka Chobanova, Head of the Representation […]

The agreement opens new opportunities for joint projects in the fields of artificial intelligence, big data, smart cities, and data spaces. It will accelerate scientific exchange and support the development of innovative solutions with real societal impact. The MoU is another step toward fulfilling the goals set in the Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership between […]

The forum brought together leading researchers, analysts, and experts from across Europe to explore the intersections of technology, policy, and science in building societal resilience to disinformation. The event was co-organised by the Foundation for Humanities and Social Studies – Sofia, the Center for the Study of Democracy, the GATE Institute, Identrics, Graphwise, and Sensika. […]

Prof. Ilieva presented GATE’s work on developing a regulatory sandbox designed to help companies adapt to European regulations, including the AI Act. She emphasized that such initiatives can significantly accelerate the development of startups and enhance collaboration between businesses, researchers, and regulatory authorities. “At GATE, we operate with a startup-oriented mindset. By creating a regulatory […]

“The goal of Up To GATE 2025 is to show how AI and big data create new opportunities for business, science, and society, with ethics and sustainability at the core of innovation,” says Prof. Sylvia Ilieva, Director of GATE Institute. The forum will serve as a journey into the world of data and AI, with […]