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Our two years with the #4BIZ project #4BIZproject #EMFAF, @CINEA_eu, @EU_MARE, #CINEA_eu, #EU_MARE *This Project has received funding from the European Union’s European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) under Grant Agreement 101077576. **Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or CINEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

#4BIZproject NEWSLETTER VI Dear Readers, it is a great pleasure for us to share with you the 6th Newsletter of the 4BIZ Project. The 4BIZ Project Consortium, includes 9 project partners and 17 associated partners from Romania, Bulgaria, France, Greece, Turkey, Georgia and Ukraine, together with their stakeholders, plan to develop a unique set of activities to support SMEs and start-ups specialized on Fisheries and Aquaculture, Coastal and Maritime tourism and Maritime transport that is covering all the signatory states of the CMA. #4BIZproject #EMFAF, @CINEA_eu, @EU_MARE, #CINEA_eu, #EU_MARE *This Project has received funding from the European Union’s European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) under Grant Agreement 101077576. **Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or CINEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Exciting news from #EMD2024! #EUSeaBasinStrategies in a nutshell! Watch the official explanatory video below featuring the WestMED, EUAtlantic, and @EU_BlackSeaAM Learn more at the workshop today 1500 - 1615 CET https://lnkd.in/dDkxNTgm

On May 9th and 10th, 2024, the Regional Business Forum "Boosting Black Sea Blue Biz - 4BIZ" took place at the Astor Garden Hotel and in the city of Varna, organized by the Marine Cluster Bulgaria. The event was part of the 4BIZ project, supported by the Enterprise Europe Network and the European Commission's initiative "European Maritime Day in My Country 2024". The forum brought together over 70 representatives from the blue economy of the Black Sea region, including businesses and stakeholders from Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Turkey, Ukraine, and Spain. The forum was opened by Mrs. Ilze Atanasova, Chair of the Managing Board of the Marine Cluster Bulgaria. Among the official guests were Mrs. Gabriela Mitova, representative of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Bulgaria, Mr. Stanimir Apostolov, Deputy Mayor of Burgas Municipality, and Mr. Alexander Kalchev, Chairman of the Managing Board of the Bulgarian Chamber of Shipping. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gFTbpZYp #4BIZproject #EMFAF, @CINEA_eu, @EU_MARE, #CINEA_eu, #EU_MARE *4BIZ has received funding from the European Union’s European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) under Grant Agreement 101077576. **Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or CINEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Maritime Business Week: A Premier Event for Maritime Industry Development Practical information Event Date Tuesday 25, June 2024 - 09:00:00 Country Romania In its third edition, Maritime Business Week returns, building on the successes of previous years. Held from 25 to 28 June in Constanta, Romania, this event is set to unite opinion leaders, professionals, and innovators from the maritime business sector. The week-long event promises an engaging journey through the industry's latest opportunities and developments. The Constanta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Shipping and Agriculture (CCINA Constanta) is the ideal organiser for this event. As an autonomous, non-governmental, public utility organisation with over 30 years of experience, CCINA Constanta supports and promotes the best interests of the business community in Constanta County, fostering an environment where free trade and investment flourish. For more information, visit their website! https://lnkd.in/dvGUfMXP

EUROPEAN MARITIME DAY 2024– EMD 2024 European Maritime Day in Ukraine will take place in Mykolaiv in hybrid format.  May 30, 2024, Mykolaiv City The event is organized by Team Europe Mykolaiv and Ukrainian Maritime Cluster with the support of the EU Delegation to Ukraine in the framework of EMD 2024. Aim of the meeting is to unite and consolidate the efforts and joint actions of key market players, central and local authorities to save and support the development of Ukraine’s maritime industry, as well as to boost Ukraine’s activities in the European Maritime Community. Key priorities will include reconstruction of the Maritime branch of Ukraine as an entire and sustainable structure. It’s also important to discuss the place and importance of the maritime complex of Ukraine in the conditions of the European vector of economic integration and raise the urgent issue of maritime saving and development, the current activities of Ukrainian Maritime Cluster, and its planned projects. Several areas of discussion are planned within the meeting: 1.     Ukraine’s Economic Recovery. Restoring the maritime industry, Ukrainian port infrastructure. 2.     International cooperation for mutually beneficial partnership and development of the maritime industry. The EU policies. 3.     The role of the Ukrainian Maritime Cluster in integration processes. 4.     UMC experience in cooperation projects. Future perspectives and plans. 5.     Ukrainian Cluster Alliance. Clusters 4 Ukraine initiative. 6.     Strategy for development the maritime industry in Ukraine.     Participants of the meeting: leaders and managers of companies working in the field of shipbuilding, ship repair, design, maintenance of yachts and small vessels, trade, ship freight, coastal services, marina services, marinas, crewing, rental, as well as representatives of central and local authorities with the involvement of representatives of the European maritime community. Join the event in Zoom: https://lnkd.in/e9XBZuSA Join the event in YouTube:  https://lnkd.in/e86weYvp European Maritime Day in Ukraine 2024: AGENDA https://lnkd.in/eBbc35EN                                                                                                         

📣Mark your calendars 🌊 We are excited to invite you to the #CMABlackSeaAnnualStakeholderConference taking place on 11-12 September 2024 in Chisinau, Moldova. This conference is an opportunity to exchange the latest insights on investment, innovation, and environmental protection in the sustainable blue economy of the Black Sea region. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, researcher, civil society representative, policymaker, or investor, this event offers a platform to engage with regional counterparts, participate in discussions, and lay the groundwork for future collaborations. Explore updates on current and upcoming initiatives, discover opportunities within the evolving landscape, and network with peers to cultivate partnerships and investigate potential joint ventures. Stay tuned for the agenda, more information, and the official registration link. We look forward to welcoming you! #CMABlackSea #BlueEconomy #Sustainability #Innovation #EnvironmentalProtection

The 1st #BlackSeaHelix event is approaching! Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the latest Black Sea #research and #innovation advancements through the #H2020 BRIDGE-BS. 🗓️ 4th June 2024 🕓 11:00 - 12:30 CEST, Online Register now!⤵️https://lnkd.in/e3EYiT3x

WIN-BIG BLUE ECONOMY Blue Economy (BuE) sectors include all those activities that are marine-based or marine-related, and that are embedded in, and dependent on, the natural environment. The Blue Economy industry has an enormous potential to revolutionise the current economic model of the European Union while at the same time empowering women and building a more sustainable future. However, there is a lack of comprehensive gender data across BuE sectors in EU countries. To address these challenges, CINEA and DG MARE have opened a call to tackle specifically this knowledge and need gap for data and capacity building for Women in Blue Economy, aligned with the Gender Equality Strategy for 2020-2025. This strategy recognises the urgent need for greater gender balance in organisations and sectors within the European framework, aligning particularly with the Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG5) on Gender Equality. IN THE EUROPEAN UNION, BUE IS STILL A TRADITIONALLY MALE-DOMINATED INDUSTRY IN ALMOST ALL ITS ESTABLISHED AND EMERGING SECTORS. WOMEN REPRESENT ONLY 29% OF THE OVERALL WORKFORCE AND ARE OFTEN EMPLOYED IN THE LOWEST-PAID, LOWEST-STATUS POSITIONS. HERE IS WHERE WIN-BIG COMES INTO PLAY WIN-BIG is addressing the gender imbalance and capacity gaps across BuE sectors in the EU to support women joining and climbing their way up the value chain. Our ambition is to make the European Blue Economy industry more gender-balanced and sustainable. To do so, we will: Provide an accurate and comprehensive dataset on gender status and women's role in BuE across all 6 EU sea basins (Atlantic, Mediterranean, Baltic, North, Arctic and Black Sea); Identify skills gaps preventing women from entering or progressing in the career ladder; Develop female- and sea basin-oriented learning labs, acceleration programs and networking events to promote female role models and women-oriented BuE emergent sector. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/evP4TFam

Ukrainian Maritime Cluster (UMC) 4BIZ PARTNER The Ukrainian Maritime Cluster grew from the initiative during multiple public events in 2018-2019 and was established as a Public Union by proactive Ukrainian companies in 2020. UMC is a platform for the Ukrainian maritime industry companies to share best practices and develop a consolidated position. The UMC founders are PE MARINE DESIGN SERVICE in the person of Olena Zhukova and BUSINESS SUPPORT CENTER LLC in the person of Artem Vashchylenko. Primary objective: consolidation of legal entities of private law to facilitate the development of Ukrainian maritime economy and to protect its rights and interests. Members of the Public Union “UMC” are legal entities of private law, including public unions with legal entities’ status, that share UMC’s mission and objectives. Public union “Ukrainian Maritime Cluster” (PU “UMC”) became the connection point for the entire maritime sector that links with other players, global and national policy makers, and maritime organizations. Mission - the facilitation of Ukrainian maritime economy development through the consolidation of waterborne companies. Main activities - forming of economic, technological, and political environment for the development of the Ukrainian maritime economy. Smart Export - сreating and deploying a wide portfolio of tools to support export activities and internationalization Throughout its operations, the organization establishes strong relationships with maritime industry enterprises. Under the initiative of the UMC, the development of Ukraine’s shipbuilding strategy is ongoing, accompanied by working meetings with stakeholders and representatives of state and governmental organizations, as well as local authorities. For three consecutive years, events have been held as part of the European Maritime Day (EMD). The UMC consistently implements its main areas of activity, namely supporting global integration and enhancing the competitiveness of the Cluster’s members on the international stage. The Union became an associate member of SEA Europe, a member of the European Network of Maritime Clusters (ENMC) and the European Boating Industry (EBI). Memorandums of cooperation with the Polish Maritime Technology Forum (PMTF) and TIASI were signed. UMC participates in international grant projects to support the organizational potential and promote the development of the maritime industry of Ukraine. The following projects are currently being implemented: 4BIZ - Boosting the Blue Economy in the Black Sea Region by Initiating a Business Collaboration Framework in the field of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Coastal and Maritime Tourism and Maritime Transport www.maritimeukraine.com Phone: +38 067 512 19 63 E-mail: info@maritimeukraine.com https://lnkd.in/eKzDP72V #4BIZproject #EMFAF, @CINEA_eu, @EU_MARE, #4BIZproject #CINEA_eu, #EU_MARE https://lnkd.in/e76hgQxX