The document summarizes the goals and activities of the European Confederation of Young Entrepreneurs (YES) to promote entrepreneurship and innovation, especially in the Black Sea region. It discusses challenges to entrepreneurship in Europe such as a lack of access to capital and fragmented markets. YES's action plan focuses on boosting startup entrepreneurship by improving access to funding and peer support networks. It also aims to materialize the common European market by facilitating B2B connections and distribution networks across borders in Europe.

1. BLACK SEA BUSINESS FORUM “THE NEW ERA OF GREEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP” Thessaloniki, Greece, 26 November 2010

2. YES European Confederation of Young Entrepreneurs “ The role of research & innovation in the Black Sea region ” Dimitris Tsigos President [email_address]

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