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 is a partner in the DataPACT Project

GATE at Bulgaria-Japan IT Seminar 2025

GATE and University of Tsukuba Strengthen ...

GATE hosted NATO workshops on AI acquisition and ...

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GATE is a partner in the DataPACT Project

GATE is a partner in the recently started DataPACT project and will contribute to setting a new standard for compliance, ethics, and sustainability in AI and data operations. Funded by the European Commission, DataPACT aims to provide a comprehensive framework that integrates compliance seamlessly into data and AI pipelines, fostering trust, transparency, and responsible innovation.  
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GATE at Bulgaria-Japan IT Seminar 2025

Strengthening Collaboration in AI, IT, and Space Engineering  
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GATE and University of Tsukuba Strengthen Collaboration with а Lab2Lab Seminar

The GATE Institute and Japan’s University of Tsukuba, Centre for Computational Sciences (CCS), held their first joint seminar as part of a growing partnership established under  the signed Memorandum of understanding in April 2024.
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GATE hosted NATO workshops on AI acquisition and testing

GATE Institute hosted two NATO seminars on December 10 and 11, 2024, dedicated to the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) and data in the defence and security sectors. Organized in collaboration with NATO’s Data and AI Review Board (DARB) and NATO’s Innovation, Hybrid, and Cyber Division, the events brought together experts, policymakers, and representatives from Allied nations, government institutions, academia, and industry. These seminars positioned GATE as a key player in NATO’s innovation ecosystem and highlighted Bulgaria’s leadership in ethical AI.
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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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