Mobilizing new Areas of Investments And Together Aiming to increase Quality of life for All

Programme 2014 - 2020 Mediterranean Sea Basin ENI CBC

Date of latest update: 2024-03-25

Description

Description (EN):

Despite the fact that in the Southern Mediterranean countries there is a growing need for resource efficiency (RE) services (consulting, engineering and operations) to deal with the pressure on the environment, the RE supply persists at low levels. This is essentially due to the lack of a proper innovation process that would be able to identify the needs, structure the creative solutions and commercialise them. MAIA-TAQA will deal with these issues by setting up demonstrators in 3 Mediterranean pilot areas where innovative services will be applied: they will be related to micro-grids, photovoltaics, energy storage, solar thermal technologies and water sanitation and purification. Partners will develop solutions for each identified barrier: capacity building programme (for lack of skills); innovation desk (for lack of information); guidelines (for lack of regulation); voucher (for lack of finance) and targeted B2B events (for lack of specific matchmaking). The main final beneficiaries are SMEs (especially from environment/utility/building sector) that can have a set of supporting instruments to overcome the existing barriers and reduce the risks to innovation.

Achievements (EN):

The outcomes from the implementation of MAIA-TAQA project activities are as follows: CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM: 12 training programs developed to enhance the technical and management capacities of local SMEs in the RE sector. These programs aim to enhance the capabilities of SMEs, particularly those operating in the environment, utility, and building sectors. PILOT PROJECTS: 6 Innovative Resource Efficiency services piloted in Lebanon, Jordan and Egypt demonstrating the advantages of Resource-Efficient Technologies for Enhanced Sustainability and Cost-Efficiency in the Region. INNOVATION ONE STOP-SHOP: 3 Innovation One-stop-shops established in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan provides targeted support and resources to businesses and organizations looking to adopt sustainable practices, reduce resource consumption and transition to renewable energy sources. CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM: 12 training programs developed to enhance the technical and management capacities of local SMEs in the RE sector. These programs aim to enhance the capabilities of SMEs, particularly those operating in the environment, utility, and building sectors. GUIDELINES: To overcome regulatory barriers, the MAIA-TAQA project developed guidelines that outline the necessary requirements and procedures for RE projects. These guidelines provide clarity and support for stakeholders navigating the complex regulatory landscape. VOUCHER SYSTEM: Recognizing the financial constraints faced by SMEs, a voucher system is implemented to provide financial assistance for RE projects. This mechanism aims to alleviate the financial burden and support local innovative companies in achieving their needs. PILOT PROJECTS: 6 Innovative Resource Efficiency services piloted in Lebanon, Jordan and Egypt demonstrating the advantages of Resource-Efficient Technologies for Enhanced Sustainability and Cost-Efficiency in the Region. B2B MATCHMAKING EVENTS: Organization of 3 B2B events and 9 company missions to promote technological cooperation among Mediterranean SMEs to facilitate collaboration and partnership opportunities. These events enable stakeholders to engage in specific matchmaking activities, fostering synergies and promoting the uptake of RE solutions. The MAIA-TAQA Project had a significant impact on the participating SMEs and the broader Mediterranean community. The key benefits include: Increased visibility and exposure for beneficiary SMEs, allowing them to connect with their target audience and senior decision-makers. Opportunities to learn from and share best practices with like-minded individuals and organizations in the Renewable Energy sector. Tailored matchmaking sessions that meet the specific needs of SMEs, connecting them with partners, investors, mentors, and suppliers. Access to funding opportunities and the establishment of long-lasting partnerships within the sector. Participation in live workshops and panel discussions, enabling participants to stay informed about the latest trends and developments in the Renewable Energy industry. The introduction of innovative services in the Mediterranean region, resulting from collaborations between EU and MED SMEs. By facilitating collaboration, providing exposure to innovative solutions, and offering matchmaking opportunities, the project contributes to the growth of sustainable energy practices in the region. The positive impact on SMEs and the broader Renewable Energy community underscores the success and importance of such initiatives in fostering cooperation and driving innovation in the Mediterranean region.

Website: http://www.enicbcmed.eu/projects/maia-taqa

Expected Results (EN):

6 innovative resource efficiency services piloted in Lebanon, Jordan and Egypt. 3 Innovation One-stop-shops established and Innovation Voucher Services for SMEs tested. 3 B2B events and 9 company missions to promote technological cooperation among Mediterranean SMEs. 6 agreements and protocols signed between partners and local business associations/R&D centres. 12 training events to enhance the technical and management capacities of local SMEs.

Expected Outputs (EN):

3.1 - Innovative resource efficiency service (tested and verified), 3.2 - Detailed design of the pilot project, 3.3 - Assessment of the market for RE services, 3.4 - innovative RE tested services, 4.1 - Training services on-line to support to accompany the introduction of innovative sustainable service, 4.2 - Training events for SMEs to reinforce the introduction of innovative services, 4.3 - Training orientation for RE services at the CCs (mentoring and orientation), 5.1 - Innovation One-stop-shop established and Innovation Voucher service tested, 5.2 - Guidelines on how national regulation and technical standards can support the introduction of the ne, 5.3 - B2B events to promote the technological cooperation among EU/MED SMEs, 5.4 - Group of agreements/protocols among Pts and with the Pt, to go beyond the project, 5.5 - Company missions to promote the technological cooperation among EU/MED SMEs

Thematic information

Innovation capacity and awareness-raising Energy efficiency

Thematic Objective: Support to education, research, technological development and innovation

Partners (8)

Lead Partner: Κεντρο Ανανεωσιμων Πηγων Και Εξοικονομησης Ενεργειας

Department: DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Address: 19th klm Marathonos Avenue, GR 19009 Pikermi, Greece

Legal status: n/a

Website: http://www.cres.gr

Total budget: EUR 349 836.50

ENI budget: EUR 314 852.85

الأكاديمية العربية للعلوم والتكنولوجيا والنقل البحري

Name: الأكاديمية العربية للعلوم والتكنولوجيا والنقل البحري

Department: College of International Transport & Logistics

Address: AASTMT, Abou keir CampusAlexandria, Egypt

Legal status: n/a

Website: http://www.aast.edu

Total budget: EUR 200 864.68

ENI budget: EUR 180 778.21

Asociación de Cámaras de Comercio e Industria del Mediterráneo

Name: Asociación de Cámaras de Comercio e Industria del Mediterráneo

Address: Avinguda Diagonal, 452, 8006 Barcelona, Spain

Legal status: n/a

Website: http://www.ascame.org/en

Total budget: EUR 271 530.69

ENI budget: EUR 244 377.62

اتحاد منظمات الاعمال المصرية الاوروبية

Name: اتحاد منظمات الاعمال المصرية الاوروبية

Address: 7,El Fardos St., Alga Scan building 4, SmouhaAlexandria, Egypt

Legal status: n/a

Website: http://www.ceeba.org

Total budget: EUR 677 552.80

ENI budget: EUR 609 797.52

معهد البحوث الصناعية

Name: معهد البحوث الصناعية

Department: Centre for Innovation and Technology (CIT)

Address: Baabda, Lebanon

Legal status: n/a

Website: http://www.iri.org.lb

Total budget: EUR 634 474.60

ENI budget: EUR 571 027.14

غرفة تجارة الأردن

Name: غرفة تجارة الأردن

Address: Irbid Chamber of Industry BuildingIrbid, Jordan

Legal status: n/a

Website: http://www.jocc.org.jo/index_en.php

Total budget: EUR 564 170.25

ENI budget: EUR 507 753.23

Quipo srl

Name: Quipo srl

Address: Viale V. Verrastro 3/B, 85100 Potenza, Italy

Legal status: n/a

Website: http://www.quipoitalia.it

Total budget: EUR 199 266.10

ENI budget: EUR 179 339.49

UTILITALIA

Name: UTILITALIA

Address: Piazza Cola di Rienzo 80/A, 192 Rome, Italy

Legal status: n/a

Website: http://www.utilitalia.it

Total budget: EUR 238 406.70

ENI budget: EUR 214 566.03

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Summary

Project name (EN): Mobilizing new Areas of Investments And Together Aiming to increase Quality of life for All

Project acronym: MAIA-TAQA

Project start date: 2019-09-01

Project end date: 2022-08-31

Project status: closed

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 3 167 463.34

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 2 850 717.01

Co-financing sources:

ENPI/ENI/NDICI: Amount, EUR 2 850 717.01.

Documents

Documents on this project are listed below, and organised by category. Please note field "Data source", attached to each document. Keep.eu users are free to use these documents as long as they mention the data source and keep.eu.

Reports

MAIA-TAQA Resources Efficiency Market Assessment Report

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.enicbcmed.eu/projects/maia-taqa

Publication date: 2025-02-24

Document date: 2019-09-01

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Report on the Amman pilot project definition

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.enicbcmed.eu/projects/maia-taqa

Publication date: 2025-02-24

Document date: 2021-09-09

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Report on the pilot project definition

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.enicbcmed.eu/projects/maia-taqa

Publication date: 2025-02-24

Document date: 2020-02-26

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Results and lessons learned from the MAIA-TAQA Project

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Report

Data source: https://www.enicbcmed.eu/projects/maia-taqa

Publication date: 2025-02-24

Document date: 2022-08-31

Languages: en

Attachment file: Download

Videos / films

MAIA-TAQA B2B event in Lebanon: Promoting the technological cooperation among EU/MED SMEs

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://www.enicbcmed.eu/projects/maia-taqa

Publication date: 2025-02-24

Document date: 2023-06-29

Languages: en

MAIA-TAQA Final Conference in Lebanon: Promoting Sustainable Wastewater and Energy Practices"

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://www.enicbcmed.eu/projects/maia-taqa

Publication date: 2025-02-24

Document date: 2023-10-05

Languages: en

MAIA-TAQA launches the energy-efficient pilot at Al Amreya Wholesale market in Alexandria, Egypt

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://www.enicbcmed.eu/projects/maia-taqa

Publication date: 2025-02-24

Document date: 2022-05-20

Languages: en

MAIA-TAQA launches the energy-efficient pilot at Al Amreya Wholesale market in Alexandria, Egypt

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://www.enicbcmed.eu/projects/maia-taqa

Publication date: 2025-02-24

Document date: 2022-03-18

Languages: en

MAIA-TAQA project is supporting in Lebanon the adoption of Wastewater treatment and reuse

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://www.enicbcmed.eu/projects/maia-taqa

Publication date: 2025-02-24

Document date: 2023-06-09

Languages: en

Maia-Taqa project Wastewater Treatment Pilot Project Launched Successfully in Lebanon!

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://www.enicbcmed.eu/projects/maia-taqa

Publication date: 2025-02-24

Document date: 2023-08-03

Languages: en, ar

MAIA-TAQA project, Egyptian partner, AASTMT the "Innovation One Stop Shop" launching event

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://www.enicbcmed.eu/projects/maia-taqa

Publication date: 2025-02-24

Document date: 2023-01-24

Languages: ar, en

MAIA-TAQA Project: Empowering Resource Efficiency with Innovative Solutions - Wrap-Up Highlights

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://www.enicbcmed.eu/projects/maia-taqa

Publication date: 2025-02-24

Document date: 2023-07-27

Languages: en

The Significance of Resource Efficiency: Insights from the Lead Beneficiary of the MAIA-TAQA Project

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://www.enicbcmed.eu/projects/maia-taqa

Publication date: 2025-02-24

Document date: 2023-11-01

Languages: en, el

Information regarding the data in keep.eu on the programme financing this project

Financing programme

2014 - 2020 Mediterranean Sea Basin ENI CBC

Last month that data in keep.eu was retrieved from the Programme's website or received from the Programme

2024-02-09

No. of projects in keep.eu / Total no. of projects (% of projects in keep.eu)

80 / 80 (100%)

No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)

610 / 610 (100%)

Notes on the data

Information provided by the Programme. Achievements were retrieved by Interact from the Programme website (http://www.enicbcmed.eu), or a website directly linked from it, on 2024-02-28. Fields project name (from 3 projects) translated from French into English using the European Commission's eTranslation machine translation service.

The projects which fields include an eTranslation English text are the ones with the following acronyms: RESMYLE, OENOMED and RE-MED.

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Mobilizing new Areas of Investments And Together Aiming to increase Quality of life for All

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