13 Finalists Announced for SPRING LAB at Sea Breeze: Best Idea to Win Grand Prize and Chance for Implementation

On March 28, the selection round of the SPRING LAB educational program took place at Polo Cafe in Sea Breeze. The program is implemented in partnership with the social and environmental centre “EkoSfera,” and is aimed at developing environmental awareness and entrepreneurial skills among children and young people aged 6 to 22.

Participants presented 38 projects across four areas: “green” routes and environmental education, landscape and nature, eco playgrounds and nature-based games, as well as innovations in alternative energy and waste management. Based on evaluations according to criteria such as environmental significance, innovation, feasibility, practical value, sustainability, and presentation quality, 13 projects advanced to the finals, which will be held in May 2026. The author of the best startup idea will be awarded the Grand Prize — a cash award and the opportunity to implement the project at Sea Breeze.

The jury included representatives and specialists from the social and environmental centre “EkoSfera,” Sea Breeze, and the World Urban Forum (WUF13), as well as experts in sustainable development, culture, education, and ecology.

“The key value of this initiative lies in the fact that Sea Breeze provides the younger generation not only with an opportunity to present their ideas, but also with real support for their potential implementation. The opportunity to see a project brought to life becomes the strongest motivation for participants, confirming that their environmental initiatives are truly in demand and can become part of the sustainable development of the resort city,” said Firuza Sultan-zade, Head of the social and environmental centre “EkoSfera”.

On the same day, the children’s educational program Light for the Planet – Earth Hour Workshop was also held at Sea Breeze: participants took part in thematic workshops on creating eco-candles and “bioluminescence in a jar,” as well as a lecture on the significance of Earth Hour.