Demonstration of innovations in the "Student Innovation Hub" sessions 2023 and 2024

On December 4, 2024, an official demonstration of projects developed by students within the "Student Innovation Hub" competition took place. Working models and innovative solutions in various fields, including intelligent monitoring systems, sustainable development technologies, green energy solutions, and modern applications in automation and transport, were presented in the "Tsvetan Lazarov" Hall at the Technical University – Sofia.

The projects were implemented with the financial support of the Research Sector (RS) at TU-Sofia.

The Rector of TU-Sofia, Prof. Dr. Eng. Ivan Králov, presented certificates to the 17 participating students. He emphasized the role of engineers in our modern technological society and congratulated the participants of the "Student Innovation Hub" on their hard work and achievements, encouraging them to be an example to society with their innovative spirit.

Prof. Lidia Galbova, Vice-Rector for International Activities and Integration, motivated students to continue on the path of entrepreneurship, emphasizing that the university will always support their efforts, including in the creation of their own startups. Assoc. Prof. Elitsa Gieveva, Vice-Rector for Scientific and Applied Activities, highlighted the importance of innovation and creativity in the academic environment.

Over 50 guests, including representatives of the academic community and other students, had the opportunity to get to know the projects up close.

The talents of TU – Sofia deserve to have their names written as well:

• Tsvetoslav Iliev, Miroslav Nikolov, FCST and Nikolina Vladimirova, EF – "Intelligent system for monitoring, collecting and processing data from beehives".
  Mentor: Assoc. Dr. Vladimir Hristov 
• Branimira Markova, EMF – "Prototype of a micro-hydro turbine generating energy for lighting the sanitary facilities at TU-Sofia".
  Mentor: Assoc. Dr. Eng. Denitsa Zgureva-Filipova
• Ted Spasov, FA - "Mobile Station for Collection and Analysis of Measurement Information".
  Mentor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bozhidar Dzhudzhiev
• Mihail Serafimov, FT - "Development of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle".
  Mentor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dimitar Ginchev
• Bilyana Genova, MF - "Biosphere for Plant Cultivation".
  Mentor: Assoc. Dr. Boryana Georgieva
• Alexander Dilchev, EMF - "Polychromatic Lighting System for Winter Sports under Various Meteorological Conditions".
  Mentor: Assoc. Dr. Eng. Dimitar Todorov Pavlov
• Simona Bancheva and Donika Ivanova, IPF Sliven – „Use of plant-based raw materials in beverage production and tracking their shelf life“.
  Mentor: Prof. Dr. Eng. Nastya Vasileva Ivanova
• Dessislava Zafirova, Margarita Miteva, Semikha Suleymanova, IPF Sliven – „Investigating the influence of plant-based beverages on the physical and sensory qualities of gluten-free vegan biscuits“.
  Mentor: Gore Nakov
• Denis Mustafov and Aleksandar Hadzidimitrov, FA - "Research and Optimization of Processes for Recycling Plastic Bottles Used for 3D Printer Filaments".
  Mentor: Assoc. Dr. Eng. Vladimir Hristov
• Boril Obreshkov, FT and Martin Groshov, FETT – "Development of a measurement system for detecting parameters during the testing of solid-fuel engines".
  Mentor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dimitar Ginchev

The event was an inspiring example of the achievements of TU-Sofia students and their commitment to science and innovation. This event reinforced the role of the university as a driver of technological progress and development.