Jointly facilitated by BRIDGE Black Sea and DOORS Black Sea on 7 December 2023, the kick-off meeting provided a detailed overview of the program and the services to be offered, showcasing the diverse range of applications received. Thirteen applicants were invited to present their innovative ideas and provide a brief overview of their solutions.

The applicants are based on various parts of the Black Sea region, including Türkiye, Romania, Bulgaria, and Ukraine, as well as from countries beyond the region, such as Spain and Italy. Their proposed business solutions span diverse sectors within the Blue Economy, as illustrated below.