The goal of the partnership is to attract world-class researchers and specialists and prepare the next
generation of innovators and engineers.
VMware supports INSAIT with a $1.5 million grant to stimulate technological innovation in Bulgaria and Europe
Sofia, Bulgaria, September 8, 2022 VMware announces its partnership with the Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technologies INSAIT. Through this investment, the company aims to support high-tech research and development in Bulgaria and Europe.
Through its VMware University Research Fund, the company will support a 10-year agreement between Swiss universities of technology ETH Zurich and EPFL and the Bulgarian government. The $1.5 million grant will be invested in attracting both faculty, including international scholars and researchers, and doctoral students in the fields of computer science, systems engineering, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data storage and transfer.
Diana Stefanova, Vice President of Regional Development Strategy at VMware, shares: «Innovation is a key element of VMware’s strategy. With this investment, we are reinforcing our commitment to developing talent in Central and Eastern Europe and building a sustainable environment for research and new technologies. ».
In addition to financial support, the VMware team in Bulgaria will also contribute technological know-how by sharing its experience in areas such as cloud technologies, network connectivity, computing and cybersecurity. Collaboration between leading scientists and students, supported by large technology companies, creates the potential for revolutionary discoveries in extremely important areas such as ensuring security and privacy in the work of artificial intelligence, programmable networks and the data economy.
Raghu Raghuram , CEO of VMware, said: «Innovation and talent are closely linked. As an organization built on a culture of innovation, we know how important it is to invest in the development of unique talents and ideas. The partnership with INSAIT is another example of our global commitment to developing technology experts. This is especially relevant for VMware in Bulgaria, where the work of our development center is world-class and for which we continue to attract the best talent in the industry. ».
The partnership focuses on creating globally competitive talent. Building a unique technology environment supports the implementation of collaborative research for the benefit of the entire technology ecosystem.
Professor Martin Vechev , ideologist and chairman of the board of INSAIT, shares: «As a global technology leader, VMware understands the critical role of investing in talent and creating accessible development opportunities. Attracting and developing world-class experts also supports other important processes such as democratizing science and solving global technology challenges. »
For more than 15 years, VMware’s academic program has supported the development of scientific research at universities and institutes in the United States and around the world. This new partnership will support the institute’s goals of attracting high-quality specialists, as well as creating a world-class educational program. In the long term, this will provide even more attractive and competitive career opportunities for young talents and will have a positive effect on the economic and social development of the country.
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About INSAIT
INSAIT – Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology, located in Sofia, Bulgaria, is the first institute in Eastern Europe to offer world-class working conditions, corresponding to those in leading Western universities and institutes. The institute is structured as a special unit of Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” and was established in partnership with the Swiss ETH Zurich and EPFL, two of the best technological universities in the world. Leading scientists from top American, European and Israeli universities and research laboratories guide and advise the institute. INSAIT’s main focus is on scientific excellence: conducting world-class research, attracting international scientists with outstanding achievements and training the next generation of students and technological leaders.