Replication Site 1: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria

Stara Zagora, Bulgaria

Regional Profile & 
Vision

Stara Zagora is set to serve as a hub for the automotive and manufacturing sectors. As a “Just Transition” region, its vision is to diversify its industrial economy while maintaining social equity for its 121,000+ residents.

Technical & Digital Solutions

This site will explore the transferability of the Solar Thermal and CCU blueprints developed in LL1. It will utilize the Knowledge Hub to adapt these technologies specifically for the Zagore and Elenino industrial zones.

Governance & Methodology

Leveraging the Policy Analysis Hub, Stara Zagora will integrate SpurUP goals into its existing Local Green Deals, focusing on how circular business models can be embedded in “Culture and Tourism” and “Sustainable Events”.

Targeted Impact

Synergy

Will facilitate the integration of HEIN and SZREDA into the Strategic Framework for regional diversification.

Policy

Aims to form at least 2 Local Green Deals for industrial decarbonization.

Compliance

Will target 100% alignment with EU sustainability regulations.