Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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Authors: Katerina Yordanova Kozludzhova

Innovation is a driver of a long-term economic growth and structural change for economic progress. The commercialization is the final goal of the innovation - this innovation to enter the market, to be accepted by the market, which is a measurement of its ability to meet market’s needs and requirement and to increase the competitiveness of the company. The software industry has a leading role in that process because it possesses the technology and knowledge which are key elements in the innovation process. This paper presents the results of the empirical research on the commercialization of the innovations in the software industry, aims to show the current state of innovation in the software industry and outlines the key factors in the process of innovation development and its subsequent commercialization. The survey covers 33 micro-enterprises, small and medium-sized enterprises, members of the Bulgarian Association of Software Companies (BASSCOM) in Bulgaria. The empirical study is conducted in December 2017 and is part of a dissertation on "Commercialization of the Innovations in the Software Industry". The survey period ranges from 2015 to 2017.

166-174

Authors: Iskren Nikolov

Modern research in the field of microclimate management in livestock buildings and warehouses is related to increasing the level of automation and reducing energy costs. In this regard, this paper presents a developed microclimate management system for warehouses. The system has the possibility of expansion and improvement depending on the current trends in this field. The developed programming code is modular, allowing for the easy addition of additional sensor modules. When adding multiple end devices, additional algorithm optimizations over time are required.