The objectives of Institute ESDI is to support, promote, represent and protect the common interests of the different regions in Bulgaria, to develop strategies and assist SMEs, aimed at the developing entrepreneurship and innovation; to develop projects and implement good practices in the field of regional development, social integration, preservation of cultural heritage and biodiversity.
With its activities, the Institute supports economic development and social cohesion in regions of the country and in Europe; helps to overcome the inner obstacles between people in the communities; promotes employment through increased competence; contribute to the development and implementation of policies in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation; restores, preserves and promotes the cultural and historical heritage and biodiversity for sustainable development and welfare of the citizens of the Republic of Bulgaria.