The Mediterranean library of knowledge

Explore the ENI CBC Med Programme's library of deliverables: a comprehensive digital repository of diverse resources tailored for the Mediterranean region. Discover in-depth studies, innovative strategies, and practical tools spanning tools addressing key environmental, economic, and social issues. The library is your go-to source to find valuable knowledge to inspire new collaborative projects driving fair, sustainable and inclusive development across the Mediterranean.

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U-SOLVE - Urban Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Roadmap

This report presents the main results of analyzing the Urban Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (EE) across project
partners, relying on a unique U-SOLVE approach. The analysis relied on secondary data from prior studies and
reports investigating the same issue in each country and primary data collected from ecosystem actors
representing academia, business actors, business support organizations, and NGOs.

NEW ENTREPRENEURIAL START-UP IDEAS

U-SOLVE was able to attract as many innovative ideas as possible and to maximize the impact of foreseen capacity building activities. Following this methodology, calls for applicants have been issued for both steps, including guidelines, templates, model contract and evaluation criteria.

Deliverable 3.2.1: Identification of the training and capacitation needs of technological and Innovative SMEs: Analytical Report

The main aim of this report was to reflect on the survey taken by SMEs from all partner countries as a need assessment document of the technologies required and capacity building requirements of the SMEs selected through the program.

6.2 SUPPORT SERVICES FOR INNOVATIVE AND TECHNOLOGICAL SMES MANUAL

This manual is intended to ease the path for an effective cooperation, showing what has been achieved during the
implementation of SME4SMARTCITIES project.

Deliverable 3.1.2A: Current Procurement Trends Guide for SMEs

The purpose of this guide is to promote smart innovation and sustainability in cities across the Mediterranean and to assist SMEs to tap into innovative and green procurement opportunities.

A.5.1.6 Co-creation and co-innovation ideas development

DIGITAL CO-CREATION: Methodology Framework for Smart Cities
Co-creation creates ownership of solutions. It creates new insights and knowledge by involving citizens and stakeholders in the design thinking process.

A5.1.7c Herzliya Innovation Zone Case Study

The Herzliya Innovation Zone (IZ) was set up as a living lab project of the SME4SMARTCITIES Toolbox to establish the Innovation Zone branding, framework and infrastructure in Herzliya.

A5.1.7b TAU The Innovation Zone Playground guidebook

This document is part 2 of the “Establishing an Innovation Zone” guide. Its primary objective is to present a comprehensive work plan that delineates the pragmatic strategic steps and methodologies necessary for the establishment of a replicable, scalable, and influential Urban Impact Innovation Playground.

A5.1.7a A guide for Innovation Zone Design intervention

INNOVATION ZONE DESIGN PLAYBOOK - The innovation zone (IZ) is a local area designated to demonstrate and facilitate community involvement in innovation and sustainability and enhance partnerships between the municipality and local business community.

Deliverable 5.1.7: Establishing an Innovation Zone

This guide is a toolbox for establishing innovation zones in cities, as a focused scope endeavor that allows to materialize and boost the existing potential of areas in the city with feasible, low-investment and easier to execute initiatives with a large impact for the city, the local business sector and the local community.

Deliverable 4.1.8: Developing an Urban Innovation Ecosystem for Sustainability - A Toolbox

This kit is designed to provide you with clear and measurable tools. Whether you are an authority official or a stakeholder who wants to drive change in partnership with a local authority, the toolbox will provide you with the insights, tools and strategies needed to foster a thriving ecosystem of environmental innovation.