Sophia Plamenova Nikolova

Sophia, a high school student from Sofia, Bulgaria, is the Founder and CEO of BioBliss, a startup transforming bio-waste into eco-friendly, high-performance button-cell batteries. By replacing lithium and cobalt with hard carbon sourced from organic waste, BioBliss offers a sustainable and circular alternative to traditional energy storage.

Sophia is passionate about climate action and innovation. Alongside her entrepreneurial journey, she leads the student council, represents Bulgaria in international youth programs, and actively contributes to environmental and media organizations. BioBliss empowers industries and individuals alike to choose cleaner, greener energy alternatives.