Azimut 6000 Ltd has commenced the implementation of project No. BGTR0300155 (BE-ECO)

AZIMUTH 6000 EOOD has begun the implementation of project No. BGTR0300155 (BE-ECO) “Working together to support sustainable solutions”, financed by the INTERREG VI-A IPA Bulgaria – Turkey 2021-2027 Programme, after Mr Grudimir Grudev signed the financing contract on 18.08.2025. He was also a guest at the official ceremony held at the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works on 11 September 2025, where the start of the implementation of all projects financed under the INTERREG VI-A IPA Bulgaria – Turkey 2021-2027 Programme was announced.

Our partner in the implementation of the project is Hotel Simsek – Hasim Simsek, based in the city of Edirne, Turkey.

The total budget of the project is 767 459,26 leva (392 401,71 Euro), and the budget of AZIMUTH 6000 EOOD (Lead Partner) is 376 854,83 leva (192 685,77 Euro), allocated as follows:

– Grant funding (Interreg funds) – 85 % with a maximum amount of up to 320 326,60 leva (163 782,90 Euro);

– National co-financing – 15 % of the value – 56 528,23 leva (28 902,87 Euro).

The project is financed under Programme Priority 1: “An environmentally clean cross-border region” and its main objective is optimised environmental management through joint preparation for the promotion of an environmentally responsible approach in the field of accommodation services and the production of goods for them. The support contributes to the application of an integrated approach for the targeted and coordinated implementation of energy efficiency measures across all economic sectors.

The specific objectives set by the partners through the implementation of the project, which will lead to an improvement in the state of the environment and the climate, are as follows:

Improving the energy efficiency of enterprises in the cross-border region that provide services and manufacture products with care for people
Cultivating a responsible attitude and applying environmental protection policies and the action plan in the field of services and the production of goods for people
Limiting the adverse effects of the activities of enterprises in the cross-border region on the environment and the climate
Promoting the environmental sustainability of SMEs in the cross-border region and the actions they need to take

The main project activities are:

Activity 1.1 Setting up and organising the work of a joint project management team Activity 1.2 Publicity and communication
Activity 2.1 Selection of contractors for the supply of equipment and installation works
Activity 2.2 Carrying out supplies and installation works to improve the energy efficiency of an accommodation facility
Activity 2.3 Supply and installation of equipment
Activity 3.1 Measures to achieve high environmental performance in the partners’ activities
Activity 3.2 Acquiring knowledge and raising the visibility of efforts to comply with EU standards and requirements for climate-resilient SMEs in the cross-border region
Activity 3.3 Audit of enterprises to survey energy efficiency following the implementation of the measures within the project
Activity 3.4 Promoting an innovative cross-border partnership with high criteria for energy-efficient and environmentally friendly development

The project implementation period is 24 months, from 19.08.2025 to 18.08.2027.