The expected project results include the following;

Component 1 - Business Support and Innovation
Result 1: one incubator centre established in Constanta and ready for operation in support of start-ups in the maritime sector (legal setup finalised, two-year rental contract concluded, centre equipment procured, business plan and entry/exit criteria defined, incubation activities initiated for at least 25 business ideas)

Component 2 - Education
Result 2: one student/teacher exchange programme developed and implemented for at least 20 students and 10 visiting teachers
Result 3: two joint Master Programmes in navigation/maritime transportation and naval engineering developed and certified
Result 4: one lifelong learning centre established (including refurbishment works, equipment and course development and certification)
Result 5: IMO courses developed and certified and engine simulator purchased

Component 3 - Research
Result 6: one feasibility study on the use of manned ship models and three studies (on maritime education, the development of computer assisted marine structures and motivation for targeted groups to join the maritime sector) developed
Result 7: joint research programmes in the maritime field developed and implemented (including the purchase of research and simulation equipment, researcher training and workshops)

Component 4 - Publicity
Result 8: project media and Internet advertisements