BESTMEDGRAPE
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New Business opportunities & Environmental suSTainability using MED GRAPE nanotechnological products

About the project

Grape as a traditional crop in the Mediterranean area has a strong innovation potential, which has not been effectively exploited yet. People working in the grape cultivation sector are generally focused on improving the quality of grape and wine, but usually don’t consider how to make the most out of grape waste. Based on the R&D experience of the partners in the fields of grape valorization, waste exploitation and development of nanotechnological antioxidant/anti-inflammatory/anti-neurodegenerative formulations, BESTMEDGRAPE aims at supporting the creation of new startups/SMEs by transferring scientific/technological knowledge on local grape cultivars and the exploitation of wine by-products as a source of bioactive compounds that can be transformed into innovative commercial health products. Hence, the project will not only valorise a Mediterranean product - grape - but also the expansion of the grape value chain through the development of nanotechnological products, thus boosting the local economy, reducing environmental pollution and increasing employment opportunities.

Key information

BESTMEDGRAPE
New Business opportunities & Environmental suSTainability using MED GRAPE nanotechnological products
A.2 Support to education, research, technological development and innovation
A.2.1 Technological transfer and commercialisation of research results
Italy, France, Tunisia, Lebanon, Jordan

Financial data

3.3 million
Total budget
2.6 million
EU contribution
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20%
Project co-financing

Highlights

Project in numbers

8
Partners
5
Countries
10
Technical outputs

Project duration

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What will be improved?

BESTMEDGRAPE expects a change of attitude in the way Mediterranean entrepreneurs deal with the many botanical and beneficial properties of local grape cultivars. Great attention will be devoted to the manufacture of high quality nanotechnological, cosmeceutical and nutraceutical products. This will entail the growth of a new value chain derived from grape waste and related job/business opportunities. In addition, the project will contribute to the preservation of the Mediterranean biodiversity and avoid environmental contamination from the huge quantity of bulky waste generated during winemaking.

Who will benefit?

  • Farmers and local wineries
  • 35 early-stage researchers 
  • 210 potential entrepreneurs
  • Existing enterprises and industrial processing companies interested in recycling wine-making waste
  • Consumers and end-users interested in environmental-friendly grape products
  • 15 public institutions involved in environmental sustainability 
     

Expected achievements

  • 20 living labs activated and at least 4 co-publications on native grape cultivars characterisation and extraction
  • 1 cross-border technology platform developed to support business networking on grape waste exploitation
  • 250 users interested in technological studies (pre-competitive analysis) 
  • 10 products and services developed for commercialisation in the field of grape derivatives
  • 10 newly established companies operating in the production and commercialisation of innovative products and services in the area of grape and its derivatives
  • 250 pre-competitive analyses of promising products and services
  • 150 potential entrepreneurs selected for the exploitation of promising grape-related products and services
     
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BESTMEDGRAPE: new entrepreneurial ideas in France, discover the Vitacce project

Circular economy and waste valorization are the key elements of the new French enterprise, presented during a round table with public and private stakeholders.

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BESTMEDGRAPE: new entrepreneur produces grape seed oil in Tunisia

Meet Rafik Boukhris and discover his innovative project, inspired by the culture of his ancestors.

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From waste to health: sustainable and innovative exploitation of grape pomace in BESTMEDGRAPE

How to exploit agri-food wastes and by-products obtaining bioactive compounds useful for intestinal protection and microbiota fortification.

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New patents for invention have been deposited in Lebanon thanks to BESTMEDGRAPE project

The results of the collaboration among the cross-border scientific community.

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Innovation and circular economy in BESTMEDGRAPE: the scientific basis

Do you want to know the scientific background of the BESTMEDGRAPE project? Read the researches that support the new entrepreneurial initiatives granted by the ENI CBC MED prog…

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New healthy and environmentally-friendly products developed under BESTMEDGRAPE project

Discover some flavorful and healthy products enriched with polyphenols obtained from grape pomace.

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Innovative entrepreneurial idea from Lebanon: from grape waste valorization to new hair care products

The importance of believing in your idea: from the crisis in Lebanon, a young and talented woman started producing a quality product for the…

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New collaborations and entrepreneurial inititives in Italy in the framework of BESTMEDGRAPE

Two young entrepreneurs started a partnership to create new products in line with the BESTMEDGRAPE principles of circular economy and the enhancement of resources, combining t…

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Read how Melodie discovered BESTMEDGRAPE and decide to move to Italy following her dream

With the goal for her product to be a leader in the sun care industry, Melodie will come to Italy to partner with BESTMEDGRAPE and turn grape waste into innovative product for…

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Lebanon: BESTMEDGRAPE re-opens call for applications for the development of new products using grape and wine by-products

The selected participants will benefit from a grant valued for EUR 10,000. Deadline: 15/12/2022.

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Vitigna: a superfood born in the BESTMEDGRAPE project

From an idea of its creator, Luca Deiana, potential entrepreneur involved in BESTMEDGRAPE, Vitigna aims at bringing to the market a new nutraceutical product obtained from pomaces, byproduct from wine processin…

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Tunisia: the winners of BESTMEDGRAPE will soon launch their projects for the recovery of wine waste

3 years after the launch of the BESTMEDGRAPE, long hours of training and support... 10 young Tunisians have obtained the project grant and w…

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Piùpa: a wine powder created from by-products through BESTMEDGRAPE

Joe Merheb from Lebanon, the creator of Piùpa, explains to us about his product and what brought him to BESTMEDGRAPE.

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Vitofera: the first Tunisian company that produces cosmetics and nutraceuticals from grape by-products thanks to BESTMEDGRAPE

Their obsession with the valorization of by-products with high added value, in general, led Halima and Am…

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Dr. Rima AlOmari won the 5000 Euros voucher from BESTMEDGRAPE and this is her project!

“H&H” is a start-up company that produces natural dietary supplements made from grape pomace, for weight loss.

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“Breeze”: a healthy ice cream made from grape by-products is born due to BESTMEDGRAPE

Leila Khalife and Pamela Slaiby are two of the winners’ potential entrepreneurs. They will introduce us to their invention “Breeze”

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BESTMEDGRAPE: Have you ever tasted grapes from the crater of a volcano?

Did you know that .ava is considered a suitable land for agriculture? Find out where it is used and why…

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BESTMEDGRAPE International Conference in Beirut showcases innovative ideas for the valorization of grape by-products

While BESTMEDGRAPE project is close to ending, potential entrepreneurs were able to introduce their new start-ups at the International Confe…

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Join us at BESTMEDGRAPE International Conference in Beirut!

Encouraging young people to be innovative and start their own businesses is the essence of this project: Pr. Richard Maroun from the Saint-Joseph University of Beirut gives us the breaking news regarding the up…

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Dozens of success stories within the BESTMEDGRAPE family, this is one of them.

Mr. Mohamed Ben Cheikh is one of the leading figures in the wine sector, it all began with the financing files of other wine companies…

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Grape is what BESTMEDGRAPE and Lebanese songs have in common, care to know more?

We already know that BESTMEDGRAPE is based on transforming grape byproducts into nutraceuticals and cosmaceuticals but what does grape has to do with Lebanese songs?

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The former minister of agriculture in Jordan shares his view on BESTMEDGRAPE project

Our interviewee dreamt to become a researcher and now he has more than 170 research articles.

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BESTMEDGRAPE opens call to support the development of new products using grape and wine by-products

50 sub-grants worth a total of €250.000 are available to support the creation of business initiatives focused on the processing and marketin…

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His curiosity and passion led him to science and BESTMEGRAPE won him!

Professor Sami Fattouch discovered his passion for science at a young age and now he helps other youth to discover their own.

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Register now for the Final International Conference of BESTMEDGRAPE!

The final international conference of BESTMEDGRAPE will be held in Lebanon in July 2022, and you are invited to attend.

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Both BESTMEDGRAPE and OENOMED regard grape, a traditional crop in the Mediterranean area

A meeting was held to discuss the synergy between the two projects and these are the results.

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Olivier Manzoni: from the suburbs of Paris to BESTMEDGRAPE

The supervisor of BESTMEDGRAPE in France tells his own story, how did he got there and what does he expect!

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Did you know that skin care goes back to the first human? BESTMEDGRAPE promotes eco-friendly innovation in the cosmetic sector

Although it wasn't the same, makeup and skincare go back to the first human. How did it evolve throu…

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Tunisian BESTMEDGRAPE beneficiaries got the key to enter the entrepreneurship world

Three local events have been organized by the CNSPBA-UTICA in Tunisia to empower BESTMEDGRAPE beneficiaries with all the know-how they need to launch their projects

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BESTMEDGRAPE project close to the selection of the potential entrepreneurs who will receive the grants of 5000 euros each

A local event in Italy was hosted by the associate partner Argiolas Winery, with the participation of the ENI CBC MED Managing Authority.

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From Congo to Italy, a long journey that helped launching BESTMEDGRAPE

A lot of people are behind the success of BESTMEDGRAPE. Guy D’Hallewin is one of them, let’s get to know him better.

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BESTMEDGRAPE: Try not to feel hungry after you read this article!

In the Mediterranean area, many famous and traditional dishes are made with grape leaves, juice, or the fruit itself, let’s discover some of them!

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Meet BESTMEDGRAPE associate partner from the dermo-cosmetic world

ICNODERM, an associate partner of BESTMEDGRAPE, is an innovative start-up that operates in the dermo-cosmetic sector. Let’s get to know it more!

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Tunisia: BESTMEDGRAPE is hiring a Communication & Digital Enhancement Expert

National Chamber of Alcoholic Beverages Producers of the Tunisian Unions of Indusries, Commerce and Handicrafts, partner of the project BESTMEDGRAPE, is publishing this public…

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BESTMEDGRAPE: what do we know about grapevine?

When did the grapevine originate and where? How does the introduction of new grapevine cultivars rapidly displace the traditional varieties? Discover this and more in this article.

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BESTMEDGRAPE: A closer look inside the “business creation joint event”

Potential entrepreneurs from 5 countries flew to Jordan to present their innovative ideas for grape waste valorization. Only 10 of them from each country will make it to the e…

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BESTMEDGRAPE: Did you know these grapes varieties exist?

There are popular types of grapes, used for wine, table grapes, juice... But let's take a look at some exceptional grapes varieties.

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Focus on Vitis: the origin of the plant symbol of BESTMEDGRAPE project

How did the grapevine originated and where? Read the first article about the history of this important plant for the Mediterranean culture and economy.

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BESTMEDGRAPE, Tunisia: Public call for a travel agency

National Chamber of Alcoholic Beverages Producers of the Tunisian Unions of Indusries, Commerce and Handicrafts is looking for a travel agency

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What do we know about food waste and what BESTMEDGRAPE can do?

Today, the world is trying to reduce food waste, and for that we need to know where it comes from and to where it goes...

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BESTMEDGRAPE Jordan: Dr. Khaled Khraisat, another exciting success story

He created a unique platform that connects academic and industrial sectors, and was the only arab entrepreneur selected to participate in BioStartup MENA funded by MSD/USA (an…

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BESTMEDGRAPE, Tunisia: Call for catering and logistics service provider

National Chamber of Alcoholic Beverages Producers of the Tunisian Unions of Indusries, Commerce and Handicrafts is looking for catering and logistics service provider for the …

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BESTMEDGRAPE: Azza and Jaafar from Tunisia join efforts to achieve their dreams

Two ambitious talents introduce their visions. They represent a role model to the youth and a proof that dreams may come true.

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Lebanon: BESTMEDGRAPE research activities shows high potential of grape polyphenols use in the cosmetic and food industries

Discover the main findings of the research activities conducted by the project team at Saint-Joseph University in collaboration with the ind…

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The power of nature to heal brought Krim from France to BESTMEGRAPE

Following the stories of potential entrepreneurs, who are participating in BESTMEDGRAPE, this is the story of Krim Bouslama from France.

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Three master’s degree thesis about BESTMEDGRAPE discussed at the University of Cagliari, Italy

Three students from the Faculty of Pharmacy developed research projects in the framework of BESTMEDGRAPE project.

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BESTMEDGRAPE: meet the FertiVino team from Italy

Michela and Fabio are developing an idea that could limit the desertification process in the Mediterranean area

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BESTMEDGRAPE: Meet Ibrahim, a young Tunisian who wants to turn agri-food biomass into cosmetics and skincare products

Walt Disney once said “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” This quote is the best to describe our candidat…

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France: Marseille radio talks about projects around the vineyard waste recycling

Entrepreneurs who participate in training in France as part of the BESTMEDGRAPE project, meet on the Radio Galère program, to share their experiences.

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BESTMEDGRAPE: Meet Sofien, a potential entrepreneur from Tunisia

Sofien Kouki, a senior chemical engineering student, is a non-typical engineer sharing his story with BESTMEDGRAPE

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BESTMEDGRAPE project: job vacancy for communication in Lebanon

The Lebanese partner, Saint Joseph University, is hiring staff for communication and capitalization of the project´s results

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BESTMEDGRAPE: Meet Luca and Elisa, two potential entrepreneurs from Italy

The Italian team is sure that participating in BESTMEDGRAPE will certainly contribute to the realization of their ambitions.

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The common path of three potential entrepreneurs in the frame of BESTMEDGRAPE

A shared purpose is what brings people together and makes them strong: discover the project idea of this Italian team.

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Meet Anna-Maria who joined BESTMEDGRAPE to create a first of a kind product

Anna-Maria Abi Khattar is an ambitious hard-working scientist who is following her dreams step by step, hoping to achieve them with the help of BESTMEDGRAPE.

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BESTMEDGRAPE, France: extension of the call for entrepreneurs in the field of grape valorization

France extends the deadline for the call for entrepreneurs until June 28, 2021 at 6 p.m. (French time) for the creation of SMEs and start-up…

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BESTMEDGRAPE: a golden opportunity for potential entrepreneurs

Two newly selected potential entrepreneurs from Jordan describe how they met BESTMEDGRAPE, why did they apply and what do they expect from the project.

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BESTMEDGRAPE: an opportunity in a dramatic economic crisis

Cynthia Chaoui, a selected potential entrepreneur, defies the crisis in her country and chose BESTMEDGRAPE to help her create her business.

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How BESTMEDGRAPE will help potential entrepreneurs to achieve their dreams

Every potential entrepreneur seeks to create his/her own business. Two of them, from Jordan, tell us how they will benefit from BESTMEDGRAPE to achieve their dreams.

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BESTMEDGRAPE, France: deadline extension for the call for future entrepreneurs

The call for the selection of entrepreneurs is extended until 27th May 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

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BESTMEDGRAPE: Ph.D. Boutheina Gharbi, a success story of a Tunisian entrepreneur

Ph.D. Boutheina Gharbi tells her story from higher education to research in the field of heritage, with interest in the natural heritage and entrepreneurship.

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BESTMEDGRAPE: 120 potential entrepreneurs start incubation program

The incubation program, focusing on the innovative exploitation of grape by-products, will provide personalized assistance and a grant of €5.000 to the 50 best projects.

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BESTMEDGRAPE: call for the selection of 30 future entrepreneurs in France

The ten best ideas will receive 5,000 euros and personalized advice to develop their business.

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New awards for a BESTMEDGRAPE team member from Lebanon!

Our team member from Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Magda Bou Dagher Kharrat received new awards. While doing science isn’t easy in a country with ongoing crises, how did she do it?

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Riccardo Martucci, from courtroom to BESTMEDGRAPE, how did it happen?

Meet the Italian lawyer who succeeded to be selected for the path of technology transfer and support to business creation, under BESTMEDGRAPE project.

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On Women's Day, meet Sabah from BESTMEDGRAPE team, a wife, mother and scientist

In a patriarchal society, the journey of Sabah wasn’t easy, but through persistence and self confidence she made it to success.

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BESTMEDGRAPE, Jordan: 30 candidates selected to be part of the project's incubation program

30 ideas for the exploitation of grape waste in the pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical industries were selected; project leaders will benefit …

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BESTMEDGRAPE, Tunisia: launch of the incubation program, let the adventure begin!

The 30 selected potential entrepreneurs will benefit from personalized support towards the creation of new products based on the reuse of grape waste.

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BESTMEDGRAPE: The success story of Dr. Eng., Hiba Rajha…How did she make it?

In a world dominated by men, a passionate young lady took the path of creation and innovation. Dr. Eng., Hiba N. Rajha, from USJ-Lebanon tells her story from classrooms to ent…

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BESTMEDGRAPE, France: towards the launch of the call for applications for 30 future entrepreneurs

30 potential entrepreneurs will be supported to lead projects for the recovery of vineyard waste.

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BESTMEDGRAPE, Tunisia: 30 candidates selected for the incubation program

Project leaders related to the innovative reuse of pomace will benefit from an incubation program to develop their business idea.

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Presentation of the BESTMEDGRAPE Italian team from ISPA-CNR

Meet the team from the Institute of Food Production Sciences (ISPA-CNR), that operates in the field of research, innovation and technology transfer for improving the quality and safety of agri-food products.

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Interview with Ramy Boujawdeh (Berytech, Lebanon)

Interview with Ramy Boujawdeh, Deputy General Manager of our partner Berytech (Lebanon).

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BESTMEDGRAPE: Meet the Lebanese partner Berytech

Presentation of the Lebanese partner Berytech "The Ecosystem for Entrepreneurs."

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BESTMEDGRAPE: meet the French partner "INSERM"

Presentation of the Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale (INSERM) team, French partner of BESTMEDGRAPE.

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BESTMEDGRAPE: selection of a business incubator in France

The selected incubator will train 30 potential future entrepreneurs in the field of business creation. Deadline for submission : 24th November 2020.

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BESTMEDGRAPE, Tunisia: Extension of the call for applications´deadline for the selection of potential entrepreneurs

With the new deadline, interested parties have until 15th December 2020 at 6:00 p.m. to apply

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The international market is ready for BESTMEDGRAPE business opportunities!

The BESTMEDGRAPE project gives the opportunity to potential entrepreneurs to create their own businesses. What are these businesses and how the market will respond to it?

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BESTMEDGRAPE: meet the team at National Institute of Applied Science and Technologies, Tunisia

Presentation of the National Institute of Applied Science and Technologies of the University of Carthage, Tunisian partner of BESTMEDGRAPE p…

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BESTMEDGRAPE: selection of potential entrepreneurs in Jordan

The ten best ideas will receive €5.000 euros and personalized advice to develop their business. Submission of applications by December 15.

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BESTMEDGRAPE: selection of potential entrepreneurs in Lebanon

The ten best ideas will receive €5.000 euros and personalized advice to develop their business. Submission of applications by December, 6th.

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BESTMEDGRAPE: selection of potential entrepreneurs in Italy

The ten best ideas will receive €5.000 euros and personalized advice to develop their business. Submission of applications by November 24.

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BESTMEDGRAPE: selection of potential entrepreneurs in Tunisia

Applications for the technology transfer and business creation process are open. Submission of applications no later than 31.10.2020.

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BESTMEDGRAPE: creating business opportunities from grape pomaces

BESTMEDGRAPE will transfer to potential entrepreneurs scalable methodologies to transform the extracts from grape waste into cosmeceutical and nutraceutical products.

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Get a closer look at BESTMEDGRAPE partners: Saint Joseph University, Lebanon

Presentation of the Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Lebanese partner of BESTMEDGRAPE.

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13 June 2020
Jordan: the BESTMEDGRAPE project is hiring is a Business Creation Manager

The deadline for receiving applications is the 23rd of June 2020.

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03 June 2020
Get a closer look at BESTMEDGRAPE partners: CNSPBA-UTICA team, Tunisia

Meet of one the two Tunisian partners involved in the BESTMEDGRAPE project.

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11 May 2020
INSAT, Tunisian partner of BESTMEDGRAPE, is hiring an external auditor

The deadline for receiving applications is 21st of May 2020.

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28 April 2020
Take a closer look at BESTMEDGRAPE partners: JSSREC team

Meet the people behind the BESTMEDGRAPE project at the Jordan Society for Scientific Research, Entrepreneurship and Creativity.

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22 April 2020
Jordan: BESTMEDGRAPE is looking for an external auditor

The deadline for receiving applications is 18th May 2020.

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06 April 2020
Get a closer look at BESTMEDGRAPE partners: UNICA team

Meet the people behind the BESTMEDGRAPE project at the University of Cagliari, Italy.

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08 March 2020
Jordan: BESTMEDGRAPE project presented to potential entrepreneurs

More than 70 participants attended the workshop, representing governmental institutions, students, academics, researchers, entrepreneurs and local communities.

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24 February 2020
BESTMEDGRAPE: the Saint Joseph University is recruiting a communication expert

The deadline for receiving applications is 29th February 2020.

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21 February 2020
Tunisia: the BESTMEDGRAPE project is recruiting a communication expert

The deadline for receiving applications is 27 February 2020.

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07 February 2020
Conservation of Mediterranean native grape cultivars: research activities under BESTMEDGRAPE project

A team of researchers from Italy is developing standardized methods for the conservation and germination of Mediterranean native grape culti…

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29 January 2020
The BESTMEDGRAPE project is looking for staff at the University of Cagliari

The deadline for receiving applications is 3rd February 2020.

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01 December 2019
Partners of BESTMEDGRAPE project in Sardinia for the kick-off meeting and launching event

The project aims to exploit commercially waste from wine production through research, technology transfer and start-up creation.

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