15 years of inspiration, partnership and real results

The network of 27 District Information Points (DIPs) promoting EU funds in Bulgaria celebrates its 15th anniversary with a national campaign under the slogan "15 Years of DIPs – Connecting Ideas with Opportunities."

Our Mission: A Trusted Partner for European Funding

The campaign highlights the network's role as a vital link between European funds and citizens, businesses, and local communities. Over the years, DIPs have become the primary source of information nationwide, providing expert advice and support for successful project implementation in every region.

Results That Speak for Themselves

Over the past 15 years, the 27 DIPs have driven regional development across Bulgaria through remarkable collective achievements:

• Nearly 217,000 visitors received expert on-site assistance at our offices.
• Close to 13,000 in-person and online events were organized for the public and stakeholders.
• Around 310,000 participants joined our initiatives.
• Over 343,000 expert consultations were provided to potential beneficiaries.
• More than 115,000 media publications promoted EU funding opportunities and best practices.

The anniversary campaign took place from April 21^st to May 31^st, 2026. As part of the campaign, each of the 27 DIPs shared its results online and through local events, highlighting key milestones, flagship initiatives, and successful EU-funded projects.

Digital Presence

Our anniversary digital campaign achieved significant metrics:

• 424 published posts
• 631,600 total reach
• 3,668,167 interactions (views, likes, shares)
• 1,386 new followers joining our community

Through 270 digital photos, we captured the network’s history:

• Meetings with European Commission officials.
• Inspiring discussions with students and young people.
• International meetings connecting cultures and ideas.
• Recent campaigns and projects that continue to transform local environments.

Celebrating Across the Country

Each DIP hosted in-person events to showcase its regional activities:

• 68 events held nationwide.
• 2,567 participants attended our meetings.

• 154 towns and municipalities reached in person.

Together, we turned this milestone into a nationwide celebration! The network of 27 DIPs organized a variety of inspiring events, including concerts, photo exhibitions, competitions, partner meetings, and open-air information points.

These milestones prove that when we work together, the results are tangible and significant.

You can follow the campaign's progress on the Single Information Portal www.eufunds.bg and across the official Facebook pages of the individual DIPs and the official Eufunds.bg Facebook page.