Event Date: 25/11/2026

Taking place on 25 November 2026 at CIHEAM Bari, Italy, and online, the Fair will connect researchers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, investors, policymakers and business support organisations from Africa, Europe and the Mediterranean. Participants will explore innovative technologies, build partnerships and identify opportunities to scale up impactful solutions.

The programme includes inspiring keynote discussions, catchy innovation pitches, matchmaking in a dedicated exhibition space, networking sessions, and awards recognising outstanding start-ups and SMEs.

The Fair is jointly organised by the African Union (AU), the European Union (EU) and the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), in partnership with CIHEAM Bari, serving also as the local host. Held as part of the CIHEAM Mediterranean Innovation Agrifood Week (23–28 November 2026), the event offers a unique opportunity to engage with a vibrant international community dedicated to delivering…

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Event Date: 02/12/2026

📝 THCS has published the pre-announcement for its fifth Joint Transnational Call, “Transforming the Health and Care Workforce for Sustainable and Resilient Systems”

🎯 This call will support transnational, implementation-oriented research and innovation projects that put evidence-informed workforce solutions into practice, building on existing knowledge, tools and good practices.

🔍 What will JTC 2027 fund? Collaborative projects working across national, regional and local contexts to:
➡️ Adapt, test, evaluate and scale integrated approaches to workforce transformation.
➡️ Identify what helps effective solutions take root, remain sustainable and transfer to other settings.
➡️ Strengthen workforce capacity to support a shift towards population-oriented health and care.

🤝 An ecosystem approach will be central, bringing together relevant stakeholders and end-users to support implementation and lasting change

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📜 Full call…

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Event Date: 09/12/2026

 Following the first wave covering the Atlantic Ocean and Black Sea, this new round expands to the North Sea, Baltic Sea and Mediterranean Sea.

The Regional Portfolios aim to connect ongoing projects addressing common challenges at sea-basin level, providing a platform to exchange knowledge, strengthen collaboration and create regional synergies.

The three Regional Portfolios will focus on:

🌊 North Sea – Exploring nature-based solutions to address cumulative impacts on marine ecosystems while supporting maritime uses.

🌊 Baltic Sea – Strengthening resilience to large-scale events, including infrastructure and ecosystem resilience.

🌊 Mediterranean Sea – Fostering inclusive governance and multi-use coastal and maritime infrastructure for sustainable development.

Projects interested in joining should be active during the Regional Portfolio activities, align with the relevant geographical and thematic scope, and have the capacity and commitment…

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