Harmonmissions Missions Forum& Brokerage event

16 – 17 Jun 2026 | Bratislava, Slovakia

Applied Research and Communications Fund

NGO

Sofia, Bulgaria

About

The Applied Research and Communications Fund, ARC Fund was founded in 1991 in Sofia. Its mission is: 

  • To support international and inter-regional cooperation and enhance the capacity of NGOs and public-private agencies, building on the opportunities offered by new media and information technologies;

  • To contribute to the development of knowledge-based society in the countries of South-East Europe;

  • To support competitiveness and economic growth in South-East Europe by promoting innovative solutions and facilitating the transfer of new technologies and know-how.

In pursuit of these objectives, ARC Fund designs and implements strategies for capacity building of NGOs, information society development and technological innovation.

100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030

HORIZON-MISS-2025-04-CIT-01: Coupling circularity and climate mitigation in industrial sites and their cities and regionsHORIZON-MISS-2025-04-CIT-02: Innovative, AI-based solutions for urban planning and management

Adaptation to Climate Change

HORIZON-MISS-2025-CLIMA-01-02: Supporting regions and local authorities in developing local Action Plans towards climate resilienceHORIZON-MISS-2025-CLIMA-01-05: Testing and demonstration innovative solutions to improve resilience to extreme heat, including addressing health impacts

Representatives

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Analyst

Applied Research and Communications Fund

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Executive Director

Applied Research and Communications Fund