02/09/2026
The BEAD project – “Bridging Education Across the Danube” (ROBG00271) – with a total budget of €269,267.00 (ERDF contribution: €215,413.59) strengthened cross-border educational cooperation between Romania and Bulgaria by creating new opportunities for students, young people, entrepreneurs and local farmers to grow and learn together, during its implementation period of 14 months.
🤝 Project partners:
🔹 Lead Partner: Bulgarian-Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ruse, Bulgaria
🔹 Partner 2: Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture Călărași, Romania
🔹 Partner 3: ”Angel Kanchev” University of Ruse, Bulgaria
🔹 Partner 4: University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, Romania
Here are some of the project activities developed during its final implementation period:
🔹 Pilot Training Courses: Participants from Romania and Bulgaria joined dynamic training sessions focused on digital literacy, smart villages, sustainable development and rural entrepreneurship, earning certificates of participation upon completion.
🔹 Joint Hybrid Sessions on Digital and Intercultural Competences: Students from the Silistra–Călărași cross-border region worked together in international groups to develop their digital skills, cross-cultural communication and teamwork through interactive learning sessions.
Beyond building new skills, these activities fostered real connections, shared ideas and strong partnerships across the Danube.
Project Impact:
• Strengthening cross-border educational networks;
• Building digital and entrepreneurial skills in rural communities;
• Connecting young people across the Silistra–Călărași region.
The BEAD project was finalized on 30 July 2026, marking the conclusion of 14 months of cross-border cooperation. Throughout its implementation, the project delivered innovative educational activities, developed new learning opportunities and brought together a wide range of participants from both sides of the Danube.
📸 Scroll through the photos below to see the participants in action!
For more information about the BEAD project and its results, follow the project’s page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578257918855
