The first phase of the fisheries start up event 2020 was held with the focus on the Shrimp Research Institute of Iran, the Industrial Estates of Bushehr Province co., the Persian Gulf Science and Technology Park and the Tavanmandsazan Noandish Ayandehnegar Pars Accelerator and in cooperation with Bushehr Department of Fisheries in order to identify, facilitate and develop innovative fisheries businesses. Following the preparatory phase of the Bushehr Province fisheries startup event (innovative business plans), the selected ideologists with the scientific support of business accelerators (mentors) will develop their initial ideas. At the closing stage of the event which will be held on March 5, 2020, after each idea is presented, the final judging of the innovative fisheries business plans will be finalized and eventually the top selected business plans will be awarded.