Meetings
Six events throughout the year, held every two months. Interesting encounters, structured networking and conversations with entrepreneurs.
An enterprising community and networking
Gabrovo Informal brings together people, businesses, entrepreneurs, organisations, talent and opportunities. We operate through regular meetings, a regional job fair and a long-term programme for the development of entrepreneurship in Gabrovo and the region.
Evening No. 1 · September 2026
More about us
Gabrovo Informal aims to develop and improve the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Gabrovo and the wider region by connecting people, businesses, entrepreneurs, organisations, talent and opportunities.
Six events throughout the year, held every two months. Interesting encounters, structured networking and conversations with entrepreneurs.
Regional job board, professional profiles and a directory of companies. It operates between events, at a separate address.
Local management, annual participation by companies and institutional partners. A public report following each event and at the end of the year.
The Community
Five groups that work better together than they do separately. The organisation’s task is to bring them together regularly and make the connections measurable.
Specialists, subcontractors and partners in the region. Vacancies are advertised free of charge.
An environment in which to test your idea, access to mentors and a path to your first customers.
They look at the employers in the region, the working conditions and the people behind them before making a decision.
Open to partnership, with a clear role, agreed indicators and public reporting.
The catalogue and profiles showcase the region’s capabilities to corporations looking for a location to outsource development or manufacturing. It is for this reason that the platform is also available in English.
Events
Every event requires registration and a ticket, even if the ticket is free. That way, we know who’s coming and can ensure there’s enough space for everyone.
Informal Networking
New format
The programme takes place every two months. Follow us on social media to be the first to find out the dates.
Past events
The organisation’s first event, held without an advertising budget, without a platform and without a permanent team.
„Excellent organisation. Well done on the idea; keep developing it with the same drive and energy. Business in the region can only benefit from such networking opportunities.“
Ivan Sabev
„I’m delighted to have seen so many young and ambitious people in one place, to have made new contacts, and that Gabrovo is making increasingly confident strides.“
Nikolay Velichkov
„Keep up the good work in bringing people and businesses closer together. Thanks to you, Gabrovo is becoming an ever-stronger city.“
Krasimir Andreev
The reviews are taken from a survey sent only to those who attended. We do not pay for reviews. We publish them only with explicit consent. How do we check them?.
They supported Evening No. 1
The logos belong to those who supported the first evening. From now on, any company with an annual partnership will have a place in this list.
Would you like to support the community? Choose a package.
People and employment in the region
The place where companies in the region and people looking for work here can find each other. Profiles are free, as are job adverts, and those with a salary specified appear at the top.
Completely free of charge
Partnership
An annual contribution that funds the programme, the platform and the content. This includes both companies and individuals who wish to support the community. Payment is made by bank transfer against an invoice.
250 €annually
500 €annually
1 000 €annually
2 500 €annually
Comparison of annual participation rates
| What does it include? | Friend | Partner | Lead partner | Talks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended profile in the catalogue | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Mention in the annual report | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Free job adverts | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Access to specialists’ profiles | no | yes | yes | yes |
| Logo for event materials | no | yes | yes | yes |
| Performance on stage | no | no | once | once |
| Partner for the Informal Talks episode | no | no | no | yes |
| Slots for Talks per year | 2 | 5 | 10 | 20 |
Prices are annual and final, inclusive of VAT. We issue an invoice for each subscription. The subscription runs for twelve months from the date of payment and is not automatically renewed. One month before it expires, we will contact you and you can decide whether to continue. If you are a private individual, you have the right to cancel within 14 days and get your money back. See withdrawal from the contract. The full rules are available at the general terms and conditions. For organisations wishing to support the programme on a larger scale, there is a foundational partnership.
Do you have a question or would you like to discuss a strategic partnership? Please email hello@gabrovoinformal.com.
If you do not want your participation level to be displayed, simply let us know and we will omit you from the table and from the list of supporters. Your logo and name will remain in all the places specified in the package.
Support for Gabrovo Informal
0 €annually
What does it include?
How to pay
The invoice details are the company name, company registration number, VAT number (if applicable), registered address and a contact person. If you are an individual, your full name and address are sufficient.
If you have any questions, please call +359 885 868 793.
Thank you for your support!
Support
Companies and individuals with active annual membership, listed by tier. Each name listed here pays for the programme, the platform and the content over the next twelve months.
€2,500 per year · partner for an episode of Informal Talks
This level is still available. You could be the first to take your place here. Choose a package.
€1,000 per year · on-stage performance
This level is still available. You could be the first to take your place here. Choose a package.
€500 per year · logo on event materials
The first partner
Decorative paints and plasters, latex, wallpaper, Belgian carpets and painting tools for the home and office. They stock Valpaint, Chrotex, Bulova and Kip. The shop is located at 37 Yosif Sokolski Street in Gabrovo.
mirka.bg , opens in a new tabThis level is still available. You could be the first to take your place here. Choose a package.
€250 per year · enhanced listing in the catalogue
This level is still available. You could be the first to take your place here. Choose a package.
The list is updated every time a new entry is made and whenever it is renewed. View the levels.
