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Selected EE Country: Bulgaria
Team Leader: Silviya Dineva (Bulgaria)
Members: Martin Taslakov (Bulgaria) and Todor Raykov
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Urbanizing at a fast pace Potential for high
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The country attracts a large number of:
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Bulgaria’s myriads of spa, ski, and sea resorts attract
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Bulgaria is a member of the EU and this
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reduces travel expenditures of medical
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The envisioned medical hub will be composed of clusters of Small and Medium-sized
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Implement the latest 3D scanners and
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The open innovation strategy will convert the clusters into a global
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conditions for rehabilitation will attract patients from around the world. This
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The next logical step in the development of this cluster will be to introduce
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