GIMED trained and coached 450 entrepreneurs, supported 28 start-ups and contributed to create 80 jobs in the green and circular economy sectors.

Taqatak is a renewable energy start-up that is making a difference in Egypt. The company manufactures innovative solutions that merge the renewable energy and outdoor advertis…

Karma Poultry, a pioneering startup, has revolutionized the poultry industry through its unwavering commitment to sustainability and organic practices. Let's take a close…

Together with the Pitching Event, a Networking Event was organized by Tunisian Confederation of Citizen Enterprises (CONECT), GIMED's partner in Tunisia, as part of the G…

The Pitching Event organized by CONECT on May 13th under the Green Impact MED – GIMED project served as an important platform for these forward-thinking start-ups to present their projects. Discover the two win…

Vita Vie is a center for the valorization of wool waste, where rural women are trained on how to re-use wool in the north of Tunisia.

The BINA project is making a positive impact on the world by providing sustainable alternatives to traditional construction materials.

Grade A+ is a startup that has come up with a solution to a problem that has been plaguing the environment for years. Through GIMED's support, the company is using sheep …

GIMED has accompanied more than 35 projects in Palestine with high social and environmental impact from their early-stage. Discover Sharqi Palestine's success story.

This Lebanese start-up with an environmental mission has taken part in GIMED training activities.

The enterprise has been able to bloom thanks to the financial and technical support of the GIMED project.

Mohammed Nejmeddin, the CEO of Seddeh, is passionate about sustainability and green living. The GIMED project has given him the push to launch his green start-up, Seddeh.

The Alexandria Business Association held on Sunday, 22 January 2023 a ceremony to award 8 grants to green entrepreneurs who won the EU-funded ENI CBC MED Green Innovation Project in the Mediterranean "GIME…

A total of 4 business ideas and 2 existing ventures are the winners from this grant in Tunisia.

The entrepreneurs got the chance to present their businesses and reach out investors and partners from across the Mediterranean at the Switc…

The Lebanese project joined the training sessions and GIMED helped them transform their idea into a business model.

The project envisages the creation of a network of various actors in the area to offer visitors experiences through which exploring the loca…

This start-up has been selected GIMED in order to be able to launch its product and access the markets.

The event aims to shed the light on innovations in the water, waste, energy, food, fashion and transportation sectors in Lebanon.

6 implementing partners joined in the first physical meeting in Tunis on the 14th and 15th of September 2022.

On Wednesday the 14th September GIMED organised an event with 12 start-ups in ideation and 8 start-ups in growth stage that presented their pitch.

CONECT organized on September 14 and 15, 2022 a 'Pitching Event' and a 'Networking Event' on the sidelines of the 6th St…

Re-Love, Shop Fever, Sharqi Palestine and Dreez are the selected start-ups.

The event will take place on the 15th September in the framework of the 6th Steering Committee.

MedWaves has open a new position to lead the implementation of the project activities.

Zeinab Ismail is the young entrepreneur behind this idea, using advanced fermentation technology.

VEA – Upcycled Rubber Handbags, Grade A+, Mortben and Native Nurseries are the winning solutions that will receive tailored business support.

Alexandria Business Association organized two grant pitching events, one for ideation stage and the other for early-stage ventures on the 25…

A total of seven beneficiaries will participate in the SANA 2022 as an opportunity to network and set up new B2B connections.

Berytech has organised a pitching day event on the 29th of August with the participation of 13 start-ups to move to the incubation phase.

Flowers Land, SHABAP, PALGY and Almaraee Alhakdraa’ are the selected start-ups.

LifeBox is the first African-based renewable energy unit, solar-powered, self-contained and fast-deployable product.

Medwaves opens a new position for a professional experienced in EU projects to work in Barcelona.

Ecos-Med is one of the 4 existing ventures awarded with a 7,500€ grant for the development of their start-up.

Ekhdar Greenhouse is a start-up that provide an intelligent system to control water, temperature, humidity and light with a zero waste appro…

Fondazione Comunità di Messina has selected 4 business ideas and 4 existing ventures among 16 projects. The sub-grantees will receive financial support for the development of …

UmedMi is a technological start-up that provides clinical self-diagnosis through a smart chat bot.

Vea is an innovative business focused on reusing materials and upcycling them that focuses on promoting an ethical consumerism.

The green entrepreneur Azzouz Chaker has developed a recycling unit to tackle plastic negative impacts, specially regarding polyester and polyamide from textile waste.

GIMED and STAND Up! organise an online webinar to showcase the findings to highlight the importance of developing circular economy.

This start-up has been trained by Alexandria Business Association to develop its Green Business Plan in elaborating its story with fabric an…

Participants who complete the training will participate in a competition with a chance to win a 7.500€ grant to support their business development.

Nourine El-Hawary launched a meaningful project to create building blocks as an alternative to conventional materials.

Malek Hadded is the young entrepreneur behind this project, selected by Conect to develop its green business model.

The Lebanese start-up has been trained by the EU-funded project to develop its own green business plan.

Citizens can act as plastic waste collectors and receive a constant income as a return, at the same time that they reduce the environmental …

Aya Mletat is a green entrepreneur running a facility for organic farming. She has been involved in the training sessions conducted by Leaders International.

Six testimonials from start-ups in the country have joined the GIMED's campaign for the International Women's Day.

GIMED is supporting women eco-innovators who are leading the change on climate change adaptation and mitigation thanks to their green busine…

CONECT launches a training program for entrepreneurs with green and circular projects to develop their ideas into sustainable businesses.

They have been able to collect 8.037 kgs of plastic waste since 2018. Nowadays, GIMED project is providing them with more business developme…

Andrea Ruzo, Project Manager at the Regional Activity Centre for Sustainable Consumption and Production, introduced how entrepreneurs are be…

The female entrepreneur, Sabrine Chneui, is tackling the use of toxic detergents which present a danger to our health and the water ecosyste…

Berytech organised a pitching event for 25 start-ups who are part of the GIMED Support Program.

Organised by Leaders Organisation, the entrepreneurs had the opportunity to pitch their ideas in front of two expert Evaluation Committees.

Risacca, a start-up incubated through the project, has started a fundraising initiative in collaboration with the investor Banca Etica.

With the support of the EU-funded project GIMED, Sawsan established her own business where she uses home-grown aloe vera and essential oils.

Kumulus is a new-born start-up trained by Conect that offers an environmentally friendly alternative to the traditional bottled water cooler…

Daniela Avanzato is the female entrepreneur behind this project, which received training support in Italy last year.

ShopFever, a Palestinian and digital start-up, is receiving coaching support by Leaders International to have access to finance and markets.

BeitCOM relies on producing decoration crafting products with Islamic calligraphy in order to maintain traditional and deep-rooted culture and art.

A new cohort of Palestinian entrepreneurs is joining a series of coaching sessions headed by Leaders International and focused on access to finance and markets.

Pierre Baaklini and Raymond Boustani, eco-innovators that received training and coaching support from GIMED, joined the panel sessions.

BEE is focused on creating jobs and turning the container transport market into a green industry.

They recycle single-use plastic, bricks and tiles to avoid tones of waste in Lebanese landfills and create new eco-friendly products.

Half of applicants belong to sustainable agriculture and waste management sectors. Trainings will be organised by Fondazione Comunità di Messina until January 2022.

CONECT is delivering training sessions to 60 start-ups with the aim of supporting them in the growth of their businesses.

Leaders International has opened two positions for group and for one-to-one coaching sessions, which will last until February 2022.

A new cohort of start-ups is enrolling in coaching sessions for access to finance and markets conducted by Leaders International, the Palestinian partner from the project.

This green initiative has been selected by Berytech, together with 3 more projects, to move on to the incubation phase.

The Community Foundation of Messina organized the first networking event with the presence of investors and financial institutions.

The project has collected different stories from green innovators to showcase how they combat food loss in 5 different countries.

Leaders International has opened two positions for group and for one-to-one coaching sessions, which will last until December 2021.

The Europen project will be present at the “Accelerating The Mediterranean Green Transition: Contributions From The Interreg Programmes” workshop with the participation of Berytech partner.

This event will be organized on the 8th and 9th of October to create synergies and business opportunities together with the participation of…

‘Blue Stone’ is recycling wasted glass, sawdust and paper to produce their stones. They’re one out of the 23 ideas selected by Leaders Inter…

GIMED is participating to a survey to assess the perspective of Mediterranean investors and relevant stakeholders.

A group of jury members and investors chose the candidates during a pitching event with 10 selected start-ups organised by Berytech.

Berytech is looking for experts to help establish early-stage green start-ups working on eco-innovative products or services.

Alexandria Business Association has set up a new deadline for green entrepreneurs, who will be able to apply no later than 31 of August 2021.

‘Non si jetta Nenti’ is an Italian community project which currently consists of more than 13.000 members.

LifeBox is a start-up working on solar energy water irrigation to solve electricity problems and reduce CO2 emissions.

The call, which will be open until the 15th of August, aims to empower local ecosystem and public bodies to raise the profile of innovation …

CONECT selected a total of 40 ideation start-ups and 20 green early-stage ventures with the aim of supporting them in the growth of their businesses.

Protemeal is a start-up working on tackling food waste generated in houses and markets.

Eco-innovators running early-stage businesses will get the chance to develop and strengthen their capacities in order to secure investments and business opportunities. Apply before 5th September 2021

Results of GIMED in supporting green entrepreneurs in Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia, Palestine and Italy were discussed during the 4th virtual meeting.

Entrepreneurs selected will work on one-to-one coaching with experts and there will be grants for 4 selected ideas and start-ups amounting 7.500€ each.

This start-up uses an innovative design to increase the net income of people by having his products.

The newsletter was launched on the 28th of June, bringing back our main articles, stories and opportunities on green entrepreneurship.

Alexandria Business Association carried out a selection of eco-innovative start-ups to join the training phase and coaching.

Corrado Paterno is one of the entrepreneurs behind the project, which has completed the training sessions organised by Fondazione Communità di Messina.

Alexandria Business Association launches an open call to cover this job position. Candidates should apply before next 30th of June 2021.

Wave Bike is an efficient way to limit carbon emissions in the MENA region for people in their daily commute.

The main goal is to strengthen the partnership between the public and the private sector. GIMED is enhancing this transformation towards gre…

Abdelhaleem Khader is the entrepreneur behind the project, who attended the training sessions organised by GIMED.

Alexandria Business Association extends the call for applications for ideas in order to be selected for training sessions and with the possibility to win 7500€ grant.

Froz is working on making waste reduction easier. They are an e-commerce platform that provides swift access to many eco-friendly products.

Alexandria Business Association encourages ambitious entrepreneurs with a sustainable idea to apply for training and the possibility to win 7500€ grant.

Fondazione Comunità di Messina carried out the selection of the second group of green and social ideas to join the training phase ready to start in May.

Cooperativa Eterea is being trained by GIMED to develop its business model and become a green start-up in the Mediterranean.

The selected solutions will receive additional tailored support to grow their green innovative ideas.

The green project is a free-of-chemicals initiative using water harvesting in Jenin.

The digital platform enables interactions among the key players of the green and circular business ecosystem.

Leaders International has started the training sessions with selected innovators on the 27th of March.

Risacca is an Italian project tackling the issue of marine litter by recycling old fishing nets in the town of Mazara del Vallo.

Sofra is a Lebanon-based project scaling its business model and valorizing food waste with potential to replace single-use plastics.

Leaders International is looking for experts to conduct capacity building workshops addressed to green businesses.

The trainings will enable entrepreneurs to develop and validate their sustainable business model in the market. Applications opened until March 31st, 2021.

The recruited person will ensure the project´s visibility on social networks. Deadline for submission: Sunday, 28th March 2021.

Green Impact MED supports International Women’s Day by showcasing women’s achievements managing our project and their opinions on the state of female entrepreneurship in their countries.

The Regional Activity Centre for Sustainable Consumption and Production is seeking an experienced professional for the Economic Area. The deadline for applications is the 8th of March 2021.

CONECT is launching a training program for the benefit of 80 eco-entrepreneurs with ideas and projects in the start-up phase.

The best project ideas and companies will have the opportunity to win a grant worth 7,500€ which can be used to support the development of their business.

GIMED will build the capacities of the selected researchers and innovators throughout a 10-month program.

The first cohort of green entrepreneurs selected received their first training session on 20th and 21st of December 2020, provided by our Italian partner.

Deadline for applicatons: 31/01/2021.

Explore the platform gimedegypt.com to learn more about the call for applications

Lebanese partner Berytech is looking for an entity to support the organization and delivery of training and coaching services.

Our Italian partner Fondazione di Comunità di Messina has just published a call for tenders for the provision of training and coaching services.

Innovate, take risks and lead the green transformation in Egypt with the GIMED project. Apply until 28 February 2021.

The selected ventures will have access to a training on sustainable entrepreneurship, personalized coaching and the opportunity to win 4 grants worth € 7,500.

200 entrepreneurs and early-stage ventures will be trained according to the methodologies transferred during these ToTs.   

You have an innovative idea or a green solution that responds to an environmental problem and you would like to turn it into a sustainable and successful business? The GIMED project is looking for you.

Why are green entrepreneurs still facing severe difficulties when looking for funding? The majority of the sustainable entrepreneurs (73% of them, according to a survey led by…

With the aim of keeping you updated on the Union’s strategy to become a more resource-efficient and competitive economy, we will publish a monthly EU news to share useful news…

The 8 best ideas will be granted up to €7,500 each to support business development.

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The program seeks to help green entrepreneurs working on green research and innovation projects take their projects to market. 4 grants of 7,500€ are available.

The GIMED project joined forces with the SwitchMed programme in Lebanon to provide the first online training of trainers on Sustainable Business Model Development.

Our Egyptian partner Alexandria Business Association is looking for an external auditor to ensure the auditing of the GIMED project.

A monthly digest with useful information about the EU Green Deal for the GIMED community.

The Italian partner "Fondazione di Comunità di Messina" will publish each month useful information about the EU Green Deal for the GIMED community.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their bid before 25th of June 2020.

In the light of the Covid-19 situation and lockdown, the 2nd project management meeting of GIMED took place online.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their bids before 1st of June 2020..

Deadine for sending offers is 21 of May 2020.

The Italian partner "Fondazione di Comunità di Messina" will publish each month useful information about the EU Green Deal for the GIMED community.

In the light of the Covid-19 emergency, the 2nd Coordination Meeting of the GIMED project will be held via video conferencing on the 11th and 12th of May 2020.

Leaders International is looking for an external auditor for the verification of the expenses of the GIMED project. Bids shall be submitted before the 10 of May 2020.

The online tool will help public and private funders discover the huge economic potential that green ventures offer.

By celebrating Earth Day, you are taking part of a community of 1 billion people all over the world, celebrating, acting and sharing this commitment to do something big, something great, something everlasting.

More than ever, we need to join forces and share our best ideas, initiatives and thoughts to reconsider our role as citizens of this planet.  

The need to unite and protect our planet has never been greater. On March 28th, the GIMED project joins the Earth Hour initiative to place a spotlight on nature and actions to…

The "Fondazione di Comunitá di Messina" is looking for an external auditor to perform the expenditure verification of the GIMED project.

SCP/RAC is looking for a financial manager under the GIMED project.

In Palestine, green SMEs struggle to finance riskier projects like innovation and investments in non-tangible goods.

SCP/RAC is looking for a specialist/consultant to develop an online access to market tool for green entrepreneurs. Interested applicants are invited to submit their bid by 10th December midnight!