FutureProofTextiles: €50,000 Grants Now Available for Textile SMEs to Innovate and Grow
24.06.2026Bulgarian Digital Cluster participates in the launch of the first FutureProofTextiles Open Call, a landmark initiative co-funded by the European Union’s Single Market Programme (SMP). The textile industry is at a crossroads, facing high investment costs and a pressing need for digital and green skills. This project provides the financial “lump sum” support and technical guidance necessary for SMEs to modernize their operations without the usual financial risks. Selected SMEs will enter a 9-month implementation period supported by: 💶 Direct Funding: A €50,000 grant to cover staff costs, equipment, software, and networking. 🎓 Capacity Building: Tailored training programs and one-on-one…
Amplifying Sustainable Fashion: The Lasting Impact of the FEA-VEE Project
Spearheading the Dissemination of European Fashion Innovation As the Bulgarian Fashion Association (BFA)—a cluster organization deeply committed to integrating the local fashion industry into the broader European value chain—we are incredibly proud to announce the successful conclusion of the Fashion…
FEA-VEE Multiplier event featured a Fashion Workshop Creative Lab “The Clean Waters of the Danube”
On April 1, 2026, the city of Ruse became a vibrant hub of creativity, sustainability, and forward-thinking fashion during the FEA-VEE Multiplier event, featuring a Fashion Workshop Creative Lab “The Clean Waters of the Danube”. The event was organized by…
Collections from Belgium, Turkey, and Romania at the Final Evening of Ruse Fashion Week 2026
On April 3, the foyer of the Ruse Central Railway Station hosted the final evening of the runway shows from the second edition of RFW Ruse Fashion Week, organized by the Bulgarian fashion portal Fashion.bg. This year, the event featured…
Verde Academy Brought Together Experts on Circular Economy in the Textile Sector
On March 25, the Verde Academy event took place, organized by the Bulgarian Fashion Association (BFA), a partner in the VERDEinMED project. The event was held in a hybrid format – both online and on-site at the Ruse Chamber of…
The VERDEinMED project showcased key results on textile circularity at its final conference
The event held in Thessaloniki featured speakers from the European Commission Joint Research Centre, Textile ETP, Fashion for Good, and other international institutions. ** Co-financed with nearly €3 million under the Interreg Euro-MED programme, the project has established a legacy…
Sustainable Fashion Designers from Two Continents Will Take Part in Ruse Fashion Week 2026
On April 2 and 3, the lobby of Ruse Central Railway Station will be transformed into a fashion stage for the runway shows of the second edition of Ruse Fashion Week / RFW Ruse Fashion Week, organized by the Bulgarian…
The VERDEinMED project launches a Knowledge Platform to drive circular transition in the textile industry
The European VERDEinMED project, an initiative funded by the Interreg Euro-MED Programme and of which Bulgarian Fashion Association is a partner, has launched its Knowledge Platform to promote the transition to a more circular textile industry. The VERDEinMED Knowledge Platform…
Bulgarian Fashion Association organized a steering committee meeting in Ruse and Varna for the partners in the VERDEinMED project
As part of a two-day program in Bulgaria, the partners of the VERDEinMED project from Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, and the associated partner from Tunisia held a steering committee meeting in Ruse and visited Varna, where…
White Label World Expo 2025 – The Ultimate Marketplace for Innovation and Business Growth
White Label World Expo UK will take place at Excel London on 12th & 13th November 2025. Free registration and tickets available here! The White Label World Expo UK is Europe’s leading event for white label and private label products,…
Emerging fashion professionals from Bulgaria take part in the international Study Visit in Terrassa, Barcelona
As part of the Fashion Earth Alliance – Vocational Excellence and Enterprise Fea-Vee project a group of 5 emerging fashion professionals from Bulgaria take part in the international Study Visit in Terrassa, Barcelona, supported by the project and Bulgarian Fashion…
6th FEA-VEE Project Meeting in Stockholm
Our 6th Transnational Project Meeting took place on 6-7 May 2025 at the premises of Sensus in Stockholm, Sweden. During the meeting, we discussed key issues such as the next project actions like the upcoming study visits for learners to…
Call for Participants: International Study Visit in Spain
Fashion Earth Alliance – Vocational Excellence and Enterprise united for training, policy reform, and sustainability in the fashion, textiles, and apparel industries (FEA-VEE) is pleased to announce an open call for fashion and textile students, recent graduates, as well as…
How to implement circular solutions in the textile industry
The textile industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with circular production becoming a key priority starting in 2025. Are we ready for this transition? On April 8th, at TexCycle facility in Varna, Dean Manev, Vice Chairman of Bulgarian Fashion Association,…
VERDEinMED project analyzes European textile circularity policies in its first VERDE Academy workshop
Representatives from Texfor, Fundación Ciedes, Mayoral, Asirtex, Texlimca, SIC Moda, The Loop Alliance, the Circular Vision association and T-Neutral participated in the event, which was attended by more than 40 people. In the VERDEinMED workshop, an initiative co-financed by the…
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