Desislava Balcheva is a managing partner at the consulting company „DeRakal“ Ltd., and has over 12 years of experience in the preparation and management of European projects, registration, protection and monitoring of trademarks, and business development, as part of the teams of large Bulgarian companies that are beneficiaries of European programs.

Desislava works primarily with micro, small and medium-sized companies, non-profit organizations and municipalities, helping them attract the necessary grant funding for projects in the following main areas:
✔ Competitiveness, innovation, scientific research and digitalization;
✔ Human resources development, safety and working conditions;
✔ Environment and circular economy;
✔ Energy efficiency and renewable energy sources;
✔ Development of the regions;
✔ Education, culture and sports
✔ Measures of the employment agency;
✔ Mechanisms to support the registration of intellectual property.

Among the main sectors in which successful projects have been implemented are:
▪ Food and beverage industry;
▪ Sewing industry;
▪ Mechanical engineering;
▪ Mining industry;
▪ Production of: plastic products; ceramics; metal parts; cables; soft connections, etc.
▪ Development and distribution of software products;
▪ Cultural and creative industry;
▪ Renewable sources;
▪ Utilization of waste;
▪ Hospitality and catering

Desislava Balcheva holds a Master's degree in Economics and Law and has held expert management positions in key business areas such as accounting and finance, corporate administration and project management in leading Bulgarian and international companies from various sectors.

Her experience provides an excellent understanding of the needs of the business and its processes, which, in addition to preparing a strong defense for clients’ investment intentions, also allows for the provision of accompanying services: drafting business plans, restructuring companies, international negotiations, drafting contracts, preparing tender documentation, etc.