Worth a total value of €134 million, including an EU contribution of €119 million, these projects bring together 388 actors from across the Mediterranean, fostering multilevel partnerships that will deliver tangible, transformative solutions for the region.
The Interreg NEXT MED Programme has officially approved 60 new projects that will further drive Mediterranean cooperation and address key regional challenges. Selected from the first call for proposals, which received an overwhelming response of 630 proposals, these projects focus on climate adaptation, circular economy, natural resources management, sustainable economic growth, innovation, health, governance, and skills development.
The projects were endorsed by the Monitoring Committee, the programme’s decision-making body, chaired by the Managing Authority, during its meeting in Valencia on February 25-26, 2025, with representatives from the 15 participating countries and the European Commission.
Worth a total value of €134 million, including a EU contribution of €119 million, these projects bring together 388 actors from across the Mediterranean, fostering multilevel partnerships that will deliver tangible, transformative solutions for the region.
The Mediterranean faces a wide range of transnational challenges, including climate change, water scarcity, inefficient resource management, and environmental degradation. At the same time, the region grapples with unemployment, limited access to innovation, gaps in digital transformation, and challenges in SME competitiveness.
The 60 approved projects will mobilize public institutions, private sector players, research and academic organizations, and civil society to implement high-impact initiatives that address these complex and interconnected challenges, fostering resilience, sustainability, and inclusive growth.
Notably, 7 youth-oriented projects have been selected to enhance the participation of young people in Mediterranean cooperation initiatives. These projects represent a key innovation introduced by the Interreg NEXT MED Programme, aiming to equip young people with the skills, opportunities, financial support, and leadership roles they need to shape the future they want for the Mediterranean region.
The approved projects can be grouped into six main areas that reflect the Mediterranean’s most pressing priorities:
By fostering partnerships and leveraging innovative solutions, the Interreg NEXT MED Programme aims to contribute to progress toward a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable Mediterranean. The adoption of these 60 projects marks a milestone in regional cooperation, highlighting the importance of collective action in addressing the Mediterranean’s shared challenges.
To further reinforce the spirit of collaboration and common ambition, the official hashtag #MADE4MED was unveiled during the Monitoring Committee’s meeting in Valencia, symbolizing the collective commitment for a better Mediterranean region. The hashtag will accompany the implementation of the 60 approved projects, serving as a distinct and recognizable brand for the programme’s community of projects.
The Managing Authority congratulates all selected beneficiaries on being awarded a grant under this first call for proposals, a remarkable achievement, especially given the unprecedented competition, with 630 applications submitted. We also extend our appreciation to those who were not selected, encouraging them to continue their efforts in developing competitive proposals for future opportunities, including the ongoing call for green transition projects.
Important information: selected Lead Beneficiaries will soon receive the award letter from the Managing Authority, which will include detailed instructions for the negotiation of grant contracts.
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04/03/2025
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