The Black Sea Accelerator provides a platform for participants to collaborate, learn, and grow their ventures by offering tailored training, mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to resources and funding. Whether they are looking to launch a new venture, scale an existing business, or develop innovative solutions to pressing challenges, the accelerator program equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and support they need to succeed in the blue economy sector and make a positive impact in the Black Sea region.
- Introduction on the mentoring sessions provided by EMBRC
- Circular Business Model Theory and Tools
- Evaluating sustainability performance
By the end of this training session, participants should be able to:
- Explain the concept and benefits of circular economy thinking and its application to business models.
- Identify opportunities for implementing circular strategies within their business operations and value chains.
- Utilize the Canvas Business Model framework to map out key components of their circular business models, including value proposition, customer segments, revenue streams, and resource loops.
- Analyze and evaluate the feasibility and potential impact of their circular business models in terms of economic, environmental, and social sustainability.
- Iterate and refine their circular business models based on feedback, insights, and best practices shared during the training.
- Design an approach and identify relevant KPIs for evaluating their sustainability performance.
The Black Sea Accelerator participants consist of aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and businesses operating within the blue economy sector across the Black Sea region. This diverse group encompasses startups, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), larger enterprises, universities, research institutions, and individuals who have innovative ideas or ventures related to maritime industries, marine conservation, sustainable fisheries, coastal tourism, renewable energy, shipping, and other sectors contributing to the sustainable development of the Black Sea region. They are passionate about leveraging their expertise and resources to address the environmental challenges facing the Black Sea while unlocking economic opportunities through innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable business practices.
- Dr. Ebun Akinsete, Head of the Department of Stakeholder Analysis and Decision Support Systems at ATHENA RC and UN SDSN Greece
- Lydia Papadaki, Researcher at the Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Αephoria (AE4RIA)
- Eleni Manousiadi, Senior Consultant at Kantor, DOORS