The Big Data for Smart Society Institute (GATE) is the first Centre of Excellence in Bulgaria to work on integrating and extending scientific excellence and innovation in priority areas such as Big Data and AI at regional and European level. It is a purpose-build institute established in 2019 as a joint initiative between Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden and Chalmers Industrial Technology, Sweden.
GATE develops research capacity and potential in Big Data and AI, cultivating the next generation of leading scientists by expanding the existing research network and establishing long-term agreements with leading global organizations. At the same time, the Institute builds sustainable stakeholder relationships, focusing on technological collaboration between government, industry, academia and non-governmental organizations towards Artificial Intelligence and smart decision-making models.