Momchil Sabev

Director of @EU_EISMEA, @EU_Commission. Tweets are personal & unofficial. RT≠endorsement

[Momchil Sabev @MomchilSabev]

I’m excited to share that today I’m starting a new chapter in my career as Director of the @EU_EISMEA, @EU_Commission. 🇪🇺

It’s an honour to take on this role and contribute to Europe’s innovation, competitiveness, and support for SMEs. 🚀

[Horizon Europe 🇪🇺 @HorizonEU]

Finding funding opportunities shouldn’t feel overwhelming. The EU Funding & Me app brings everything together – simply and clearly.

Download the app:

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[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

2026 is the year we shift gear.

Across 5 blocks of work.

1) Simplification
2) One single market
3) Lower energy prices
4) AI-driven transformation
5) Strong Trade

The direction of travel is clear ↓ https://t.co/ddRJd7StNY

[Ekaterina Zaharieva @EZaharievaEU]

First meeting with the new @EUeic Board in Brussels.

We are united around clear strategic goals: shorten the time to grant, real scaling and keeping Europe’s deep-tech champions in Europe.

Excited to work together to make the EU the home of the most ambitious innovators 🇪🇺🚀

[Ekaterina Zaharieva @EZaharievaEU]

The Scaleup Europe Fund will be the largest pan-European growth fund, providing long-term capital for late-stage rounds in the hundreds of millions. Backed by leading investors, we are already over halfway to our €5 billion target and on track to be operational by summer. (2/2)

[Ekaterina Zaharieva @EZaharievaEU]

In Davos I presented the Scaleup Europe Fund — a decisive step to help Europe’s most promising scaleups grow.
Europe’s innovation momentum is strong: more startups, more talent, more investment. But too often, our companies must look elsewhere to scale. This must change. (1/2)

[EISMEA @EU_EISMEA]

🌾 SMEs: Shape Europe’s sustainable food future!
Join the @EU_Commission’s EU Agri-food Platform to:

✅ Access policy & funding info
✅ Connect with peers
✅ Sign the EU Agri-food Code and unlock exclusive tools

👉https://t.co/9cYFui4kFR

#AgriFoodTransition

[Ekaterina Zaharieva @EZaharievaEU]

We have successfully concluded negotiations on Japan’s association to #HorizonEU.

I look forward to strengthening our partnership as Japan joins the 22 countries already associated to Horizon.

https://t.co/kfq3xG1sfq

[Ekaterina Zaharieva @EZaharievaEU]

The European Research Council has announced 349 new ERC Consolidator Grant winners under Horizon Europe!
Congrats to all the winners! 🙌
The record €728M budget shows Europe’s strong support for top research.
#ChooseEurope

[EU Science & Innovation 🇪🇺 @EUScienceInnov]

Today the @EUeic Forum published its Position Paper for the future European Innovation Act, calling for an innovation-friendly Single Market, smarter regulation & better access to finance for EU startups & scaleups.

Read more: https://t.co/NA9QB8nQZb

[Momchil Sabev @MomchilSabev]

@dronamics

[EU Science & Innovation 🇪🇺 @EUScienceInnov]

🚁 Introducing a new generation of cargo drones.

In Bulgaria, Svilen & Konstantin developed the Black Swan, a remotely-piloted aircraft built for freight.

With EU support, they’re rethinking aerospace for faster, cheaper, greener logistics.

#Science4E🚁 Introducing a new generation of cargo drones.

In Bulgaria, Svilen & Konstantin developed the Black Swan, a remotely-piloted aircraft built for freight.

With EU support, they’re rethinking aerospace for faster, cheaper, greener logistics.

#Science4E🚁 Introducing a new generation of cargo drones.

In Bulgaria, Svilen & Konstantin developed the Black Swan, a remotely-piloted aircraft built for freight.

With EU support, they’re rethinking aerospace for faster, cheaper, greener logistics.

#Science4E🚁 Introducing a new generation of cargo drones.

In Bulgaria, Svilen & Konstantin developed the Black Swan, a remotely-piloted aircraft built for freight.

With EU support, they’re rethinking aerospace for faster, cheaper, greener logistics.

#Science4E🚁 Introducing a new generation of cargo drones.

In Bulgaria, Svilen & Konstantin developed the Black Swan, a remotely-piloted aircraft built for freight.

With EU support, they’re rethinking aerospace for faster, cheaper, greener logistics.

#Science4EU

[Ekaterina Zaharieva @EZaharievaEU]

At AITHYRA I saw how AI can accelerate life-science research when the right people work together. This is the kind of environment our AI in Science Strategy and FP10 aim to strengthen across Europe.

[Ekaterina Zaharieva @EZaharievaEU]

My visit in Vienna started with a meeting with Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer. Europe needs stronger investment in research and #innovation. Austria is already showing the way by spending over 3% of GDP on R&D.

[Ekaterina Zaharieva @EZaharievaEU]

Thanks to all at the Austrian ERA Symposium for the thoughtful exchange. The ERA Act and FP10 will be key to strengthening support for researchers and innovators across Europe.
#EUResearchArea

[EISMEA @EU_EISMEA]

ℹ️ With @EUScienceInnov, we are organising an informative webinar on the upcoming call “European Startup & Scaleup Hubs Pilot”!

Join us to learn more about the call & the application process!

🗓️11/12, 14:00-15:00 CET

Register: https://t.co/eRpUwXEGIO

#EUInnovationEcosystems

[EISMEA @EU_EISMEA]

Stream the #SMEAssembly2025 live from Copenhagen, wherever you are!

🗓️ 11–12 November 2025
💻 Connect with fellow participants via the online platform

Register for your online access today to explore the agenda 👉 https://t.co/OcwIGttQD1

#EUSMEWeek

[Ekaterina Zaharieva @EZaharievaEU]

Today in Bern I signed with @ParmelinG the agreement on Switzerland’s participation in six EU programmes: #HorizonEU, #DigitalEurope, #Euratom R&T, Fusion for Energy, #EU4Health and #ErasmusPlus. A major step that deepens our cooperation and strengthens Europe’s innovation.

[EU Science & Innovation 🇪🇺 @EUScienceInnov]

The @EUeic Work Programme 2026 is here!

In 2026, its budget will be over €1.4 billion. What's new?

-Advanced Innovation Challenges, a new funding scheme
-Simplified and faster application process
-Support to the Startup and Scaleup Strategy

👉 https://t.co/Vhcsm8BiYs

[Ekaterina Zaharieva @EZaharievaEU]

At the @EP_ScienceTech #STOA event with @LinaGalvezMunoz, I shared a simple truth:
Europe cannot lead in research and innovation if half its talent remains invisible.
Gender equality is not a slogan — it’s a condition for progress, safety, and competitiveness.

[Ekaterina Zaharieva @EZaharievaEU]

On our way to Copenhagen with @HennaVirkkunen to launch the AI in Science RAISE initiative.