The Black Sea Accelerator, facilitated by BRIDGE-BS and DOORS Black Sea projects, aims to transform science into future business opportunities to provide services and support initiatives to foster a sustainable, innovative, and circular blue economy. What: The Accelerator supports scaling up of sustainable businesses operating in Blue Economy across the Black Sea by offering market analysis, host pitching, and matchmaking opportunities. Who: Black Sea-based eligible organizations such as companies, start-ups, organizations, and universities, but the program also welcomes non-regional applicants interested in extending their solutions in the region. Services: Both established (market-ready) and emerging solutions are eligible. Sectors:  Ocean Observation and Monitoring Ports, Transport, and Logistics Fisheries and Aquaculture Practices Tourism and Recreational Activities Blue Biotech and Related Products Sustainable and Renewable Marine Energy Nature-based Solutions and Services Discover more information here Apply to make waves (by 31 October 2023) here Moreover, in order to introduce the Black Sea Accelerator, a joint online launch event will be held on July 3rd at 10-11 CET providing further information. Do not hesitate to register! ICBSS is a core partner of the BRIDGE-BS project leading WP8 on science-policy dialogue.   For more information, please visit our official website and follow us on the social media  Director General of ICBSS: Georgios Mitrakos Contact Person: Elpida Besi (ebesi@icbss.org; +30210 32 42 321-22)