Entries by Communication team

Call for access to Research Infrastructures 2025 | Deadline 29 April 2025

1 April 2025 in /by

The Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership Transnational Access Call to Research Infrastructures 2025, enables applicants from the pan-European blue economy community to submit a proposal for utilising the Research Infrastructures made available by the Partnership partners as providers. The call aims to implement the Partnership’s Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) by addressing key intervention areas, supporting […]

Strategic Cooperation between CallMEBLUE and MEDBAN

25 March 2025 in /by

On 18 March 2025, CALLMEBLUE (Cluster Alliance Med Blue) and MedBAN (Mediterranean Blue Acceleration Network) formalized their collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Strategic Cooperation. This agreement marks a significant milestone in strengthening synergies between these maritime cluster initiatives, both of whom are committed to fostering sustainable innovation and advancing […]

ProBleu Funding call for schools | Deadline 23 May 2025

25 March 2025 in /by

Schools in the EU & 18 associated countries can apply for grants of up to €7,500 for marine & freshwater projects! ProBleu funding is all about schools taking the lead in teaching kids about protecting our oceans and freshwater. Over three years, ProBleu will offer support to at least 100 schools for exciting projects. Schools […]

UfM and Interreg NEXT MED renew commitment to tackle regional challenges together

13 March 2025 in /by

12 March 2025, Barcelona – The Union for the Mediterranean and Interreg NEXT MED, the largest EU-funded transnational cooperation programme promoting socioeconomic development and environmental initiatives in the Mediterranean Basin, have reached an agreement formally extending collaboration between both parties for at least another three years. The Memorandum of Understanding, which highlights how both Euro-Mediterranean […]

2nd Call for Experts: WestMED Technical Group on Sustainable Tourism | Deadline 31 March 2025 (EOB)

10 March 2025 in /by

Deadline to register for this 2nd Call for experts: 31st March 2025 (EOB). Only applications submitted within the deadline will be accepted. In case of  too many applications, prioritization will be given to experts from Southern shore countries of the Western Mediterranean region. About the Technical Group on Sustainable Tourism Given the fact that tourism […]

Commission seeks feedback on the future EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy | Deadline 17 March

10 March 2025 in /by

The strategy will improve conditions for innovative startups and scaleups, enabling faster and simpler growth within the Single Market. It will address challenges such as access to finance, markets and talent, as well as regulatory and bureaucratic hurdles and market fragmentation. It will also facilitate access to state-of-the-art infrastructure, knowledge and services. The EU Startup […]

WestMED Tunisia participates in the 3rd transnational CALLMEBLUE project meeting

26 February 2025 in /by

The 3rd Transnational CallmeBLUE project meeting, took place successfully in Gammarth (Tunisia) on 21 February 2025. Next to the project partners (all representing different maritime clusters in the Mediterranean region), Anja Detant, Project Officer from CINEA – European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency and Slim Jerbia, from WestMED Tunisia were present. This meeting served as […]

WestMED event Libya: Investing in the Sustainable Blue Economy

11 February 2025 in /by

This event took place on February 8, 2025 in Benghazi, and was organised in cooperation with the Ministery of Investment. Its main focus was to highlight and discuss investment opportunities in the blue economy and their role in sustainable development, while at the same time  highlighting Libya’s participation in the WestMED Initiative and its significance […]

Regular updates on WestMED (Technical) thematic stakeholder group activities

10 February 2025 in /by

The WestMED Assistance Mechanism (WM-AM) has initiated several thematic discussion platforms. Current and future maritime developments are being discussed with lead stakeholders from the participating countries under the guidance of  WM-AM  facilitators, with a focus on concrete actions – often in the form of joint project development. To provide insights in the objectives and activities […]

WestMED Implementation report 2023-2024

5 February 2025 in /by

Welcome to the 2023 Implementation Report of the WestMED Sustainable Blue Economy Initiative In 2024, the WestMED Initiative completed six years of implementation and it’s time to take stock of the achievements made so far regarding its objectives, namely to help achieve a safer and more secure maritime space, create a smarter and more resilient […]