The Institute of Catalysis (IC) of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) was established in 1983, subsequently becomes a leading center for catalytic research in Bulgaria and in the Southeast Europe region.
The main activities of the Institute are in the field of fundamental and applied research of catalytic reactions and processes, their kinetic dependencies, development of technologies for production of catalysts, mathematical models of catalytic reactors and processes, effective coordination of research in the field of catalysis between different institutions operating in this field in Bulgaria, expert activity, development and implementation of catalyst production and application of industrial catalytic processes.
Тhe institute has the rights to train Ph.D. students in the specialties: chemical kinetics and catalysis; chemistry of the solid state and petroleum chemistry and synthesis.
Institute of Catalysis, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences is co-organizer of
widening event:
“ERC and national support measures for researchers in Bulgaria”
6 November 2025
10.30 – 13.00 (Sofia)/ 9.30 – 12.00 (CET)
in presence: Hall 1, floor 7, Ministry of Education and Science, Knyaz Alexander Dondukov Blvd 2А, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria and Online (registration is needed)
Language: English and Bulgarian
This event is organized by the European Research Council in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Science, and Institute of Catalysis, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The aim is to offer insight into the ERC funding schemes, highlight the novelties of the ERC Work Programme 2026, and guide participants through the application process. Information about the national support available to potential applicants will also be provided.
Project: BG16RFPR002-1.014-0009
“Development and sustainability of the Centre of Competence HITMOBIL”
Project abstract 
Project: BG-RRP-2.017-0007-C01
„Clean hydrogen technology for green energy – A step forward for zero emission“
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