INSAIT Represents Bulgaria in the European Commission’s Annual State of the Union Report
The Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” (INSAIT) is the only Bulgarian organization featured in the strategic document “From promise to progress: First year in office”. The document is part of the 2025 State of the Union address by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, presented on 10 September 2025.
Specifically, INSAIT and Bulgaria are represented by Anna-Maria Halacheva, highlighted as one of the few concrete examples of successful young Europeans, as not all EU member states have representatives included in the report.
Anna-Maria is a PhD student at INSAIT, a recipient of the Google DeepMind scholarship, and listed in Forbes Bulgaria “30 Under 30” (2024). Her research focuses on 3D computer vision and robotics, with particular emphasis on how autonomous robots perceive and interact with their environment. She and her team follow an open research approach, promoting global collaboration and innovation.
In addition, INSAIT, together with Sofia Tech Park, has secured EUR 90 million in EU funding to establish an AI Factory, supporting innovation and the development of researchers like Anna-Maria.