This year, Weband is among the supporting partners of the national competition "Best Youth Startup in Bulgaria 2026".
On January 26 (Monday), the official opening event of the competition took place in the "Vision" hall, in the presence of partners, participants, and representatives of institutions, universities, and the entrepreneurial community. We had the opportunity to attend the event and be part of the beginning of this year's edition.
The competition is organized by the Fund of Funds and Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" and is held under the patronage of the Minister of Innovation and Growth. The initiative is aimed at young entrepreneurs who are working on their own startup ideas and are looking for practical knowledge, mentoring support, and an opportunity for development.
About the competition
"Best Youth Startup in Bulgaria" is a competition with a national scope that combines:
a training program;
work with mentors;
practical focused sessions;
Final presentation of the projects before a jury.
The focus is on building and developing entrepreneurial skills, validating ideas, and working on real business cases.
Weband's participation as a partner
For us, partnering with such initiatives is not a formality, but a natural continuation of our work with people and teams who build products from scratch – often in conditions of uncertainty, limited resources, and difficult choices.
Therefore, we recognize the challenges that young entrepreneurs face at the beginning of their journey and believe that access to real experience and meaningful conversations is crucial.
Our support for the competition is a way to be part of an environment in which practical work, shared experience, and the development of ideas go hand in hand.
Mentoring participation of Daniel Lidiyanov
As part of the 2026 edition, our co-founder, Daniel Lidiyanov, also participates as a mentor in the competition program.
Within the mentoring meetings, he will work with participants on topics related to building digital solutions, product thinking, and business development, with a practical perspective close to the real decisions we make daily in our work.
Commitment to the entrepreneurial community
Our participation in the "Best Youth Startup in Bulgaria 2026" is an opportunity to be part of a process that we know intimately - working on ideas, making difficult decisions, making mistakes and searching for better solutions.
It is in this process that real development happens - when different points of view meet, when experience is shared openly, and when conversations lead to actions.
More information about the competition, the program, partners, and mentors can be found on the official website: 👉 https://bestyouthstartup.bg
