Marine Cluster Bulgaria
Budget
€163,000
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
9
3.05 FTE
EU Grants
€131,170
Mission & Goals
1. Uniting the efforts of enterprises, education, scientific and business organizations of the Bulgarian Blue Economy sectors and local authorities to achieve sustainable economic growth. 2. Improving the quality of human and innovation potential, optimizing resource efficiency for a competitive Bulgarian Blue Economy. 3. Promotion and integration of the Bulgarian Blue Industry in the international Maritime Economic Area.
EU Legislative Interests
Sustainable Blue economy activities Integrated Maritime Policy Smart Specialization Strategy (S3 blue economy platform) Common Maritime Agenda for the Black Sea Horizon Europe WATERBORNE Blue skills R&D EU ocean missions Green shipping Decarbonization Ocean renewable energy Fisheries and aquaculture Coastal and maritime tourism
Communication Activities
MCB acts towards strengthening the Blue economy by linking/ interconnecting and stimulating the dialogue between science, industry and policy makers. In this regard, MCB organize workshops, conferences, B2B meetings and supports its member to take part in such events. To meet business requirements to acquire and improve the staff’s qualifications and skills in line with the changing industry trends, MCB supports the development of modern education and training programs and courses related to the blue economy in the wider Black Sea region and organizes annual Blue career days. Currently, MCB is acting as a national hub of the Black Sea Assistance Mechanism (BSAM) and an Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) host organisation. Marine Cluster Bulgaria is a member of the European Network of Maritime Clusters (ENMC).
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
https://www.marinecluster.com/bg/ European Network of Maritime Clusters (ENMC); Bulgarian Employers Association Innovative Technologies (BRAIT); Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association
Organisation Members
https://www.marinecluster.com/bg/members/
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.