INVESTMED
InNoVativE Sustainable sTart-ups for the MEDiterranean

About the project

On the one hand, Mediterranean MSMEs face important challenges in terms of competitiveness, sustainability, internationalization and capacity to innovate which call for new solutions to ensure their growth and continued existence. On the other hand, greening the economy and enhancing natural assets can provide both economic and environmental benefits in the Mediterranean region. On this basis, the INVESTMED project aims at addressing both economic and environmental challenges, supporting new, sustainable business opportunities for young people and women in three countries: Egypt, Lebanon and Tunisia. INVESTMED is set to positively impact both MSMEs, which staff will be trained and coached to become more competitive, and public authorities, which capacities to facilitate access and protect Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) to MSMEs will be reinforced.

Key information

INVESTMED
InNoVativE Sustainable sTart-ups for the MEDiterranean
A.1 Business and SMEs development
A.1.1 Start-ups and recently established enterprises
Tunisia, Spain, Lebanon, Greece, Italy, Egypt

Financial data

3.6 million
Total budget
3.4 million
EU contribution
%
10%
Project co-financing

Highlights

Project in numbers

8
Partners
6
Countries
10
Technical outputs

Project duration

Start date
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Partnership

News

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Objective

To support the development of sustainable entrepreneurship and business initiatives, by creating a backing environment and facilitating access to new markets with the final goal of generating increased economic opportunities and jobs for young people and women

What will be improved?

INVESTMED is expected to produce tangible and long-lasting impacts. At least 20 MSMEs targeted by the project will reach and maintain €25,000 of sales while no less than 40 job contracts will be signed by young people and women. Moreover, 4 MSMEs will access to new markets and 30 will launch new products and services. The impact on public authorities will be ensured too, with a minimum of 10 public authority staff trained to be able to act as multipliers in their institutions, which, in turn, will support 20 recently created companies to apply for IPR protection.

Who will benefit?

  • 315 young graduates, entrepreneurs, would-be entrepreneurs and women
  • Mediterranean start-ups/recently established enterprises 
  • Business Support Organizations
  • 10 public authorities 
     

Expected achievements

  • 21 sustainable business management training events
  • 42 business ideas developed by young entrepreneurs
  • €105,000 of risk capital raised for 21 young entrepreneurs
  • 16 creative initiatives supported
  • 1 support scheme tailored to the needs of MSMEs/start-ups with youth/women in managerial positions 
  • 3 Business Support Organisations supported to establish long-term incubation and acceleration services 
  • 3  IPR consultation and review meetings held in order to support Intellectual Property offices and organisations to undertake IPR law and regulation reviews in the participating countries
  • 5 specific trainings on IPR management held 
     

Contribution to policy-making

Advocacy sessions and frequent consultations with policy-makers will ensure that they are aware of the impact of INVESTMED’s results with a view to discuss future policy orientations. Besides, Business Support Organizations, financially supported by the project, are expected to operate on the long-term considering that the grant is only an initial incentive. Their experience will be transferred to other stakeholders via the cross-landing scheme and local business events. The project will have a positive impact on policy development for IPR protection. A specific set of activities of the project is dedicated to train public authorities on IPR, converting the trained staff into multipliers within their organizations.

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INVESTMED: Advocacting for an enabling environment for entrepreneurs

Project partner, EMEA, holds the final advocacy session presenting the policy recommendations developed under the project.

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Strengthening the sustainability of SMEs in the Mediterranean - INVESTMED feature in Managers

INVESTMED features in this edition of the online business magazine Managers, with 12 interviews from project beneficiaries.

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Press Release: INVESTMED supports the blue and green economy and creative industries in Tunisia, Egypt and Lebanon

Within the framework of the closing conference, INVESTMED held a final conference in with members of the press from Egypt, Lebanon and Tunis…

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INVESTMED features on Express FM radio in Tunisia as an example of boosting sustainable entrepreneurship

Maria Ruiz, Senior Project Manager at the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA, discusses sustainable entrepreneurship in the So…

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Closing INVESTMED: how the project has supported entrepreneurship in the Southern Mediterranean

114 budding entrepreneurs trained, 21 business ideas coached and mentored, 40 subgrantees, and over 180 community members connected with the…

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Final INVESTMED Regional Event held inviting 38 entrepreneurs to Tunisia to connect and pitch their businesses

The final regional event, 28th and 29th November 2023, brings together the project beneficiaries to Tunis to connect and meet investors

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INVESTMED publishes 5 policy papers promoting recommendations for an enabling environment in the Southern Mediterranean

Project Partner, EMEA has published 5 new policy papers covering access to finance, food security, social protection, education, and the reg…

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INVESTMED publishes comprehensive policy paper on Intellectual Property Rights in the Southern Mediterranean

This policy paper, developed by Beyond Group, highlights the major challenges and provides recommendations for ecosystem enablement in Egypt…

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Crowdfunding for the Cultural and Creative Industries Guidebook published by the INVESTMED project

This practical guide provides a step-by-step guide to launching a crowdfunding campaign and gives examples of platforms on which to do it fo…

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Final INVESTMED Regional Event: Networking and Pitching Sustainable MSMEs in the Southern Mediterranean

Join us on the 28th and 29th November in Tunisia for networking and the pitches of 37 MSMEs in the green, blue, and cultural and creative in…

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Final INVESTMED Access to Finance workshop connecting entrepreneurs to business angels and venture capitalists

On the 26th October, INVESTMED partner, EMEA held the final A2F workshop for entrepreneurs highlighting investment trends in the MENA region…

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INVESTMED Newsletter 6: 2023 highlights on networking and strengthening entrepreneurship skills

In this edition, you can read more about the project's coaching and training activities, cross-border networking events, and workshops …

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INVESTMED releases 5 Infographics covering the entrepreneurial landscape in the Southern Mediterranean

Check them out for all you need to know about challenges, recommendations, covering themes of green, blue, and CCI entrepreneurship in the S…

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INVESTMED workshop on Credit Guarantee Schemes demonstrates alternative funding for entrepreneurs

Led by project partner EMEA, INVESTMED trainees and subgrantees participated in an interactive session discussing Credit Guarantee Schemes i…

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Honing pitching skills and networking at the INVESTMED Summer School

The 10-day intensive Summer School was an invaluable training and networking experience for INVESTMED trainees consisting of visits and workshops in Rome and Florence.

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Spanish Chamber of Commerce hosts mobility visits for INVESTMED beneficiaries in the cultural and creative industries

14 entrepreneurs from Egypt, Lebanon and Tunisia travelled to Alicante to learn about and connect with the Spanish entrepreneurial ecosystem

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INVESTMED co-organised an event in Spain on sustainable entrepreneurship

This event included the participation of 40 project beneficiaries who had the chance to interact with entrepreneurship experts.

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INVESTMED project publishes 5 new policy papers on sustainable entrepreneurship

The Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association, INVESTMED project partner, publishes 5 papers on the blue, green, and cultural economies in Egypt, Lebanon and Tunisia and propo…

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INVESTMED holds Regional Mid-term Event in Barcelona on 10 & 11 July to boost sustainable entrepreneurship

The INVESTMED project will hold its second regional event to bring together the project beneficiaries and experts to network and participate…

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INVESTMED holds second Access to Finance Workshop with project beneficiaries

On 16th June, INVESTMED held the second workshop on Access to Finance titled “Sustainable Finance and Strategies for Sustainable Entrepreneurship” organised by project partner…

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INVESTMED workshop on "Crowdfunding as a Source of Finance" completed successfully

On the 10th May 2023, the INVESTMED project held the first of a series of workshops, organised by EMEA, on access to finance for MSMEs and entrepreneurs in Egypt, Lebanon, and…

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Lebanon: discover the 12 MSMEs supported by INVESTMED project

Read the final special edition newsletter introducing the MSME subgrantees from Lebanon in the green, blue, and CCI economies.

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INVESTMED holds the next round of 3 Intellectual Property Rights Consultations

INVESTMED project holds the first of 3 consultation sessions with IPR actors in Egypt, Lebanon, and Tunisia starting with Lebanon

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INVESTMED completes round of Intellectual Property Rights consultation sessions with entrepreneurs

INVESTMED holds a consultation session on intellectual property rights for each target country with the project beneficiaries.

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INVESTMED releases second Special Edition Newsletter

In this newsletter, you can get to know the 12 selected entrepreneurs in Egypt in the green, blue, and cultural economies under the project.

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INVESTMED holds first of three consultation sessions on Intellectual Property Rights in Lebanon

Continuing its work on IPR, INVESTMED is holding 3 consultation sessions with entrepreneurs in Egypt, Lebanon, and Tunisia.

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INVESTMED holds co-ordination meetings to support 38 entrepreneurs

To support its entrepreneurs with the subgrant process, INVESTMED partners and Business Support Organisations hold coordination meetings in each country.

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INVESTMED project starts second cycle of coaching and mentoring for young entrepreneurs

The INVESTMED project began its second training cycle this month for young entrepreneurs from in Egypt, Lebanon and Tunisia.

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INVESTMED project presents selected Tunisian MSMEs

The INVESTMED project is proud to present the 14 MSMEs selected under the call for subgrants for MSMEs in this special edition newsletter.

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INVESTMED to hold summer school for Mediterranean entrepreneurs in Rome in September 2023

The INVESTMED project will hold a summer school in September 2023 in Rome to bring together 21 entrepreneurs from the Mediterranean region

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INVESTMED project releases report on Sustainable Management Training Webinars

Throughout 2021-22, the INVESTMED project held Sustainable Management Training Webinars to support budding entrepreneurs develop their business ideas in the green economy, blu…

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INVESTMED project releases report on kickoff event for MSMEs

The INVESTMED project releases its event report detailing workshops and sessions to congratulate and support MSMEs in the launch of their businesses.

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INVESTMED coaches and mentors budding entrepreneurs in this first cycle

INVESTMED project starts the first cycle of coaching and mentoring 21 business ideas from budding entrepreneurs in Egypt, Lebanon, and Tunisia.

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Opportunity: Call for external services for INVESTMED Project

LUMSA University, partner of the project “Innovative Sustainable Start-ups for the Mediterranean (INVESTMED)”, is looking for the supply of a service of logistical organisation of a summer school.

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Opportunity: Call for Intellectual Property Rights Expert for INVESTMED project

Beyond Group, Lebanon, is seeking an expert to provide support on Intellectual Property Rights consultations under the INVESTMED project.

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The 5th INVESTMED Newsletter announces the winning business proposals and other project progress

INVESTMED project has published its fifth newsletter, summarising the progress achieved up to November 2022 including the announcement of wi…

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INVESTMED project delivers sessions on Intellectual Property Rights

In October 2022, INVESTMED coordinated an Intellectual Property Consultation and Training session in Tunisia to the project beneficiaries.

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The INVESTMED project continues sharing expertise through training webinars with this 11th episode.

On the 14th November 2022, INVESTMED training webinars, co-organised by EMEA and LUMSA, brought back an 11th episode discussing the Environm…

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Opportunity: Calls for a research fellowship for INVESTMED Project

LUMSA University is seeking a research fellowship to support the implementation of the EU-funded INVESTMED project.

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INVESTMED success highlighted at COP27 in ENI CBC Med event - Propelling SMEs and businesses into a green future

The INVESTMED project featured in the ENI CBC Med side event on the 14th of November 2022 at COP27, Sharm El Sheik, demonstrating how the pr…

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38 entrepreneurs from Egypt, Lebanon, and Tunisia kickstart their businesses thanks to the support of the INVESTMED project

On the 24th and 25th October, the selected entrepreneurs travelled to Lebanon to kick start their projects. They received certificates to co…

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Calls for e-lessons and tutoring services for INVESTMED Project

LUMSA University is seeking e-lessons post-production service and tutoring service to support the implementation of the EU-funded INVESTMED project.

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Aspiring entrepreneurs compete for INVESTMED funding

Pitch events were held in Lebanon, Egypt and Tunisia to select entrepreneurs to receive funding for their business proposals in the blue economy, green economy, or cultural and creative industries.

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INVESTMED partner LUMSA Universitty seeks Research Fellow

Applications are now being received for a Research Fellowship at LUMSA University to support the implementation of INVESTMED project activities.

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INVESTMED Scholarship - Master in Management of Sustainable Development Goals

Scholarships are now available to complete a specialised Master in the Management of Sustainable Development Goals delivered by LUSMA University.

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INVESTMED makes strides in creating new, sustainable business opportunities

The 4th Steering Committee meeting of the EU-funded INVESTMED project reviews achievements made so far and looks ahead to next steps, with collaboration and commitment from al…

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INVESTMED Intellectual Property Rights Guidebook published

The EU-funded INVESTMED project has published a guidebook on Intellectual Property Rights for current and potential entrepreneurs in Egypt, Lebanon and Tunisia, to help support sustainable business and job crea…

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INVESTMED Newsletter announces sub-grant winners and celebrates training academy success stories

The latest newsletter from the EU-funded INVESTMED project highlights progress made up to March 2022, including sub-grant awards and trainin…

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INVESTMED award grants for the development of incubation and acceleration programmes for entrepreneurs and start-ups

The EU-funded INVESTMED project has selected business support organisations in Egypt, Lebanon and Tunisia to award grants for the developmen…

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Join INVESTMED Sustainable Business Management seminars online

Six out of ten seminars covering a range of topics related to Sustainable Business Management have now taken place, featuring speakers and expert panels from across the Mediterranean region.

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Your Questions Answered: INVESTMED Sub-Grants

Time is running out to ask questions about INVESTMED sub-grants, but information is available. Don't miss out on your chance to receive funding as part of INVESTMED's objective to boost entrepreneursh…

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Deadline Extended: funding to support entrepreneurship and business development under INVESTMED

The INVESTMED project is offering grants to Business Support Organisations and small businesses operating in key sectors in Egypt, Lebanon a…

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INVESTMED entrepreneurs share their experience of Sustainable Business Management training

The INVESTMED Sustainable Business Management Academy is in full flow, providing practical, hands-on knowledge and expertise to a new generation of entrepreneurs in key sector…

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INVESTMED Seminar: How can your business integrate circular economy principles?

Register now for INVESTMED's fourth seminar in the Sustainable Business Management series: How can your business integrate circular economy principles? 25th January, 10:0…

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Two information days announced for INVESTMED grant scheme to support entrepreneurship

Applications are open for small businesses and business support organisations to receive funding from the EU-funded INVESTMED project. There is still time to apply - come to a…

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Opportunity: Project Technical Support for INVESTMED project

The European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed) is seeking applications for a Project Technical Support officer to contribute to the implementation of the EU-funded INVESTMED project.

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INVESTMED project is seeking a Research Fellow in Italy

INVESTMED partner LUMSA University is seeking a research fellow to assist with the implementation of project activities. Applications are now open and will close on 16 December.

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40 budding entrepeneurs show interest in INVESTMED calls to support sustainable business development

The first of several virtual Information Days about the INVESTMED sub-granting scheme for small businesses in the Southern Mediterranean was…

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INVESTMED: Sub-grants available for small businesses

The EU-funded INVESTMED project is offering sub-grants to Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Egypt, Lebanon and Tunisia. Applications are now open now and close on 23 December.

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INVESTMED: Sub-grants available for Business Support Organisations

The EU-funded INVESTMED project is offering sub-grants to Business Support Organisations in Egypt, Lebanon and Tunisia. Applications are now open now and close on 23 December.

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First INVESTMED Sustainable Business Management trainees graduate

The first intake of trainee entrepreneurs from Egypt, Lebanon and Tunisia has now graduated, having successfully completed a 7-week training course in Sustainable Business Man…

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2nd INVESTMED newsletter highlights launch of Sustainable Business Management training course

The training is dedicated to entrepreneurs from Egypt, Lebanon and Tunisia in the green, blue economy, and creative and cultural industries.

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INVESTMED Sustainable Business Management training programme begins

Entrepreneurs from Egypt, Tunisia and Lebanon attended online inauguration sessions to kick off a 12-month training programme, delivered by LUMSA University and INVESTMED part…

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Job vacancy for a Project Coordinator under the EU-funded INVESTMED project

BUSINESSMED is seeking a Project Coordinator to support the implementation of the INVESMED project. Deadline: 15 September 2021

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INVESTMED launches call for trainees on Sustainable Business Management

The training program aims to enhance the skills of young entrepreneurs in the green and blue economy and the creative & cultural industries, in Egypt, Lebanon and Tunisia.…

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INVESTMED consultations identify methods to support young entrepreneurs in the Mediterranean

Expert consultations with Business Support Organizations highlight the need for expert training and skill enhancement of young entrepreneurs.

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Job vacancy for an expert in grants under the INVESTMED Project

The Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association (EMEA) is looking for an Expert to contribute to the design and management of the Grants of the project. Deadline 25 May 2021.

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Egypt: INVESTMED project presented at major event on entrepreneurship and innovation

The event, attended online by over 400 people, saw the participation of the EU Ambassador to Egypt, as well as the Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry, the Minister of Int…

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INVESTMED project is looking for a Grants Manager

The IEMed (Spain) is seeking a Grants Manager under the EU-funded INVESTMED project to ensure the management, control and monitoring of project grants. Deadline: 06 May 2021

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The first newsletter of the INVESTMED EU-funded project is now online!

Read our first newsletter to learn about the INVESTMED EU-funded project, its goals, the project partners and the latest project news and developments

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INVESTMED is looking for a Project Research Fellow

LUMSA university is seeking a Project Research Fellow, to support in communication, workshops organization, partner relations and project reporting for the EU-funded INVESTMED project.

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Job vacancy for a First Level Controller under the INVESTMED project

The European Institute of the Mediterranean (Spain) is looking for First Level Controller to check partner expenditures for the EU-funded INVESTMED project. Deadline: 28 April…

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INVESTMED engages with key actors in Lebanon and Tunisia to support green and sustainable entrepreneurship development

Ten Business Support Organizations were consulted to examine the most essential skills and needs of young entrepreneurs in the Mediterranean…

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The INVESTMED project organises consultation sessions on Sustainable Entrepreneurship

The consultations aim to bring together and to engage with the key actors in the Sustainable entrepreneurship ecosystem in Lebanon and Tunisia

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INVESTMED launches workgroup for the mapping of the Mediterranean entrepreneurship ecosystems

Experts from the 9 project partners discussed the mapping strategy of the business ecosystems in the green, blue and creative economic sectors.

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INVESTMED: Project social media launched

The Facebook and Twitter account of the INVESTMED project are online.

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Call for First Level Controller under the INVESTMED project extended

The deadline of the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA (Spain) call for First Level Controller has been extended until 28.01.21.

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Tender deadline under the INVESTMED project extended

The deadline of the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA (Spain) call for support to communication activities has been extended until 28.01.21.

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INVESTMED: watch the press conference video

Journalists, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders had the opportunity to discover the score and opportunities of the INVESTMED project during a press conference which took place on November 24th, 2020.

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Tender opportunities under the INVESTMED project

The Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA (Spain) has launched the follwing two calls for tenders: support to communication activities and first level controller.

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