Regional Cluster “North – East” was established in 2012 and officially registered in 2014 as a public-private partnership. Members of The Cluster are municipalities, schools and vocational training centers, universities, Varna Chamber of Commerce and Industry, NGOs, companies operating in the fields of industry, trade, tourism and services, etc.
The administrative structure of the Cluster includes the following departments: Administration, Youth Department, Lifelong Learning Department, Roma Inclusion Department, R&D Department.
Regional Cluster “North-East” represents also a research and development structure – Institute “Balkan and Black Sea Fresh Foods Marketing Initiative” which in 2012 began to function as a institute within the Cluster. Main tasks of The BBSFFMI are related to research in the field of production, postharvest, storage and marketing of fresh and processed fruits, vegetables, fish and flowers, rural development. BBSFFMI also deals with curriculum development and delivery of training to increase the capacity of agricultural workers and those living in rural areas.
A member of the Cluster is also Balkan and Black Sea Business Institute. BBSBI is specializes in coastal management and development.