The Bulgaria-Nordics Business Council (Connect Nordics) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to bridging the business ecosystems of Southeast Europe (SEE) and the Nordic region. Operating for 5 years already under the brand name Connect Nordics, the council provides a premier digital community platform designed to help SEE-based tech startups and scaleups, alongside Nordic enterprises, expand their networks and unlock new market opportunities.

Connect Nordics serves as a strategic bridge and business accelerator for SMEs looking to scale internationally without the overhead of traditional global expansion. The organisation empowers businesses to penetrate the Nordic market by providing high-impact resources—including targeted business missions, expert-led workshops, and high-level matchmaking. By refining companies’ value propositions through our mentoring and networking initiatives, Connect Nordics turns local potential into Nordic success.

To drive these results, Connect Nordics cultivates strategic alliances with a robust network of Nordic stakeholders. The organisational partners include regional business hubs, venture capital ecosystems, leading universities, and science parks, alongside key industry clusters and trade associations. This deep-rooted integration opens doors and creates high-value opportunities for the community members.