The Institute of Marine Biology of the University of Montenegro hosted an international meeting within the SKILLS project Cross Border Permanent Table, which was held on April 29, 2026 at the premises of the Blue Economy Training Centre BETC in Kotor.
The event brought together representatives of public institutions, the academic community, the private sector and the innovation sector, with the aim of enhancing cooperation and developing skills in the field of the blue economy in the South Adriatic region.
During the meeting, key initiatives of the SKILLS project were presented, including the official opening of the Blue Economy Training Centre BETC, the presentation of the Innovative Learning Model ILM at the master level EQF7, as well as the launch of the Higher Education Learning Module HELM. Special focus was placed on the presentation of the digital platform for the blue economy, as well as on exploring opportunities for cooperation within the AdriBioPro2026 initiative and high level dialogue.
The meeting programme included presentations, thematic discussions and networking activities, with a particular focus on strengthening regional partnerships and developing concrete projects in the field of the blue economy.