The SO “Institute of Market Problems and Economic-Ecological Research of the NAS of Ukraine” has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with EMSO ERIC
On 2 February 2026, the SO “Institute of Market Problems and Economic-Ecological Research of the NAS of Ukraine” concluded a Memorandum of Understanding with EMSO ERIC — the European Multidisciplinary Seafloor and water-column Observatory.
This signing is a unique example of cooperation between a European research infrastructure and a Ukrainian research institution. EMSO ERIC’s interest in signing the Memorandum was driven by a high assessment of the expert potential of the Institute’s researchers, in particular in the field of developing the blue economy.
The signing of the document was preceded by lengthy preparatory work that lasted about two years. During this period, a number of working meetings were held with the leadership of EMSO ERIC, the provisions of the Memorandum were agreed at the level of the organisation’s General Assembly, and approval was obtained from the relevant ministries of the member countries.
EMSO ERIC includes leading European countries, in particular Italy (the headquarters is located in Rome), France, Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Romania and Norway.
The signing of the Memorandum opens up new opportunities for international scientific cooperation, participation in joint research and projects, and the integration of Ukrainian science into the European research area, in particular in the field of marine research and the sustainable development of the blue economy.
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed with the International Hellenic University
On 28 June 2025, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor Olha Anatoliivna Yermakova signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Economic and Ecological Development of Coastal Regions of the SO “Institute of Market Problems and Economic-Ecological Research of the NAS of Ukraine” (Odesa, Ukraine) and the Department of Economic Sciences of the International Hellenic University (Serres, Greece).
The document attests to the parties’ intentions to develop a long-term scientific and educational partnership on the principles of equality, mutual respect and a shared aspiration to advance knowledge and innovation.
Parties to the Memorandum:
- On the Ukrainian side: the Director of the SO “Institute of Market Problems and Economic-Ecological Research of the NAS of Ukraine”, Academician of the NAS of Ukraine, Dr. Econ. Sci., Professor Borys Volodymyrovych Burkynskyi, and the Head of the Department of Economic and Ecological Development of Coastal Regions, Dr. Econ. Sci., Professor Olha Anatoliivna Yermakova.
- On the Greek side: the Rector of the International Hellenic University, Professor Stamatios Angelopoulos, and the Head of the Department of Economic Sciences, PhD, Associate Professor Persefoni Polychronidou.
Main areas of cooperation:
- Joint scientific research: within the research laboratory of economic and financial studies, it is planned to form a Ukrainian-Greek innovation partnership for the development of the “blue economy”, in particular in the field of aquaculture. Particular attention is paid to involving young scientists and students.
- Participation in grant programmes: preparation of joint projects for participation in EU programmes — Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Interreg — in the fields of investment, regional development, the blue economy and innovation.
- Academic exchanges and guest lectures: conducting exchanges, including online lectures for postgraduate students.
- Joint publications: publishing research results in the scientific publications of both institutions, mutual support in editing and reviewing, and the creation of thematic journal issues.
As part of this cooperation, O.A. Yermakova also visited the Serres Chamber of Commerce and Industry and met with its President Athanasios Malliaras, during which promising areas of cooperation in the agri-food sector, the development of innovation and the integration of science into the real economy were discussed.
The signing of the Memorandum took place in the city of Serres (Greece) and became a significant step in strengthening international cooperation between the scientific institutions of Ukraine and Greece.
The SO “Institute of Market Problems and Economic-Ecological Research of the NAS of Ukraine”
has joined the JERICO partnership for a joint application to ESFRI 2026.
On 27 February 2025, the SO “Institute of Market Problems and Economic-Ecological Research of the NAS of Ukraine” signed a Memorandum of Understanding among the JERICO partners — leading research institutions, research centres and universities from various European countries in the field of researching and monitoring coastal marine ecosystems, the sustainable management of marine resources and the development of research infrastructure.
This memorandum is aimed at a joint application for inclusion in the Roadmap of the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) 2026. Its implementation will contribute to the development of international cooperation in marine research, the expansion of innovative technologies for monitoring coastal ecosystems, and the integration of Ukrainian scientists into the European research community.
The coordinator on behalf of the Institute is Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor O.A. Yermakova
The signing of the memorandum opens up new opportunities for Ukraine in the field of marine research, ecosystem observation and the development of sustainable economic-ecological strategies in coastal regions.