21 May 2026
On 18–19 May 2026, the Black Sea – Danube Association for Research & Development (BDCA) hosted the Launch Conference and 1st Steering Committee Meeting of the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin project TIMMOD-NEXT – Enhancing Innovation Capacities and Uptake of Advanced Technologies towards Sustainable Fisheries and Eco-Friendly Aquaculture in the Black Sea, funded under the (Interreg VI-B) NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme, Priority 1 “Blue and Smart Regions”, in Varna, Bulgaria.
The event was co-organized by Institute of Fish Resources – Varna (Lead Partner), BDCA, and Central Fisheries Research Institute under the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
The meeting brought together project partners from Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, Georgia, and Türkiye to officially launch the implementation of the project focused on strengthening innovation capacities and promoting the adoption of advanced technologies for sustainable fisheries and environmentally friendly aquaculture across the Black....
21 May 2026
On 18–19 May 2026, the Black Sea – Danube Association for Research & Development (BDCA) hosted the Launch Conference and 1st Steering Committee Meeting of the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin project TIMMOD-NEXT – Enhancing Innovation Capacities and Uptake of Advanced Technologies towards Sustainable Fisheries and Eco-Friendly Aquaculture in the Black Sea, funded under the (Interreg VI-B) NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme, Priority 1 “Blue and Smart Regions”, in Varna, Bulgaria.
The event was co-organized by Institute of Fish Resources – Varna (Lead Partner), BDCA, and Central Fisheries Research Institute under the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
The meeting brought together project partners from Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, Georgia, and Türkiye to officially launch the implementation of the project focused on strengthening innovation capacities and promoting the adoption of advanced technologies for sustainable fisheries and environmentally friendly aquaculture across the Black Sea region.
During the two-day event, partners discussed the project work plan, the establishment of the Black Sea Innovation Network of Open-Air Labs, stakeholder engagement activities, digital platform development, and innovative WebGIS solutions.
The discussions confirmed a strong shared commitment to deepening regional cooperation, accelerating the uptake of innovation, and supporting the sustainable development of fisheries and aquaculture in the Black Sea basin.
TIMMOD-NEXT will create new opportunities for collaboration among research institutions, public authorities, fisheries stakeholders, aquaculture operators, and innovation actors, while contributing to digital transformation, environmental sustainability, and knowledge exchange within the Blue Economy.
The project consortium consists of six partners:
- Institute of Fish Resources – Varna (Lead Partner)
- Black Sea – Danube Association for Research & Development
- Danube Delta National Institute for Research and Development
- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
- National Environmental Agency
- Central Fisheries Research Institute
The consortium looks forward to the successful implementation of the project and to building long-term partnerships that will continue generating positive impact beyond the project duration.
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