Developing community based innovative business models for the revival of the internal areas in the Mediterranean

Programme 2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B EURO Mediterranean (EURO MED)

Date of latest update: 2025-05-27

Description

Description (EN):

In the last decades, the internal territories of the Mediterranean have been affected by steady depopulation processes that have led people to move to urban and coastal areas with a higher concentration of economic activities. Low economic dynamism, scarce public services, lack of job opportunities, poor digitalization and accessibility are the main challenges that make the internal areas more vulnerable. REVIVE fits into this context, by building on participatory and capacity building approaches to reinforce the collaboration among quadruple helix stakeholders, strengthen the cohesion of communities and co-design innovative and integrated solutions to common challenges. Through a transnational cooperation and coordination project partners will develop and test collaborative economic models through the creation of Innovative Community Cooperatives with the aim of developing interconnected products and services for the supply chains of existing economic sectors. In parallel, the project will co-design a set of digital services and test the application of advanced technologies through the creation of Mediterranean Digital Innovation Hubs. The MDIHs will then be integrated in the REVIVE transnational cluster of Innovative Community Cooperatives that will jointly provide concrete solutions for creating new business opportunities, encourage people to live and invest in these areas. In it's final phase the project will provide a transferring framework that will set the basis for up-scaling of results, strengthen the cohesion and promote the transition towards competitive, innovative and resilient ecosystems of the internal territories of the transnational cooperation area.

Description (FR):

Au cours des dernières décennies, les territoires internes de la Méditerranée ont été affectés par un processus continu de dépeuplement, qui a conduit les habitants à se déplacer vers des zones urbaines et côtières avec une plus grande concentration d'activités économiques. Les principaux défis qui rendent ces zones plus vulnérables sont un faible dynamisme économique, des services publics médiocres, le manque d'opportunités d'emploi, une numérisation et une accessibilité insuffisantes. REVIVE s'inséré dans ce contexte grâce à des approches participatives et de renforcement des capacités, pour améliorer la collaboration entre les partenaires soutenir la cohésion communautaire et concevoir ensemble des solutions aux défis communs qui soient innovantes et intégrées. Grace à un projet transnational de coopération et de coordination, les partenaires développeront et testeront des modèles économiques collaboratifs, qui prévoient la création de coopératives communautaires innovantes, dans le but de développer des produits et services interconnectés pour les chaînes d'approvisionnement des secteurs économiques existants. En parallèle, le projet créera un ensemble de services numériques et testera l'application de technologies avancées, à travers la création de pôles méditerranéens d'innovation numérique. Les MDIH seront ensuite intégrés dans le cluster transnational REVIVE des coopératives communautaires innovantes, qui fourniront conjointement des solutions concrètes, pour créer des nouvelles opportunités d'affaires, encourager les populations à continuer vivre et à investir dans ces zones. Le projet fournira, dans sa phase finale, un cadre de transfert qui posera les bases de l’expansion des résultats, renforcera la cohésion et favorisera la transition des territoires internes inclus dans l'espace de coopération transnationale, vers des écosystèmes compétitifs, innovants et résilients.

Actual Achievements (EN):

The first phase of the project, was focused on defining a methodological framework for developing community based collaborative economy business models and enabling innovation processes in our pilot areas. The work started with a deep analysis of the pilot areas to understand the current situation, the challenges and problems they face and to identify the opportunities for collaboration and innovation. Based on a template provided by IPTPO (activity leader) a deep analysis of the pilot areas was done with information on the existing policies at the national/ regional level and on the characteristics of the pilot areas. A detailed mapping and description of the policies on rural development, tourism, creative industries, innovation (RIS), social and employment and any other policies that could be consider relevant (sustainable growth, climate change, etc.) in addressing the challenges of our pilot areas, have been identified and analysed. Then a detailed analysis of each pilot areas was conducted based on the following: 1) demography characteristics, 2) climatic information, 3) natural conditions (e.g. forests, plains, landscape), 4) cultural heritage, 5) infrastructure and mobility, 6) internet infrastructure and digital services, 7) economic analysis and collaboration and connections of various entities), 8) SWOT analysis of the pilot areas. All this detailed information has been gathered in a final deliverable D1.1.1 that includes all the analysis of the pilot areas as well as a summary of the analysis with mind maps that provide an overview of existing strategies and policies at the national, regional and local levels divided into pilot areas and pertains to one of the following fields: rural development and agriculture, tourism, creative industry, innovation, society and employment, and others. Also, a brief overview of the characteristic economic activities for each area as well as the number of business entities and employees in the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors. As a result this analysis, it provides insight into the common main features of the internal and external environment of the project's pilot areas. It is a document analysis that will help the pilot areas to develop a comprehensive action plans to implement an innovative business models in their areas and also work together based on the common challenges that they face. In parallel, the activity of exploiting the lessons learnt by past and ongoing projects and best practises was also done by all partners aiming to raise awareness about innovative and collaborative business models, measures and projects, sharing the good practices implemented in different countries, strengthening peer-to-peer learning and innovative development. Following the instructions of e-Zavod based on a template, all partners collected best practices for developing innovative business models based on three main drivers, that is innovation process, digitalization and technology and collaborative economy and also based on economic sectors, such as agriculture, production and trade of local products, tourism and culture, energy and infrastructures and mixed sectors. Deliverable 1.2.1 was drafted and shared with the partners. One of our main goals during the first period of the project was the engagement of the stakeholders from the beginning of the project. The process started with the identification of the relevant stakeholders and the organization of regional workshops in each pilot area to discuss the challenges, necessities and possible solutions that can be addressed in the pilot areas in the fields of agriculture, food production, tourism and cultural and creative industry. The results of the regional workshops, the analysis of the pilot areas and best practises and the framework for testing were detailed discussed during the meeting in Leros, Greece beginning of July before starting with the local pilot action plans process. We brough all the stakeholder's from the beginning together to exchange on their experiences, to get inspired from each other and to set the ground for future collaboration for the implementation of the pilot actions. The output O1.1 REVIVE Framework for pilot testing has been also reached since the final business model framework has been drafted that constitutes an operational instrument to favour innovation processes by promoting emergent community based on collaborative economy business models and uptake of advanced technologies. The model is unique for each area and it includes all the steps that guide pilot areas in defining a business model suitable for their area. The social media of the project (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram) and the project website have been set up. Until project website was ready, dissemination was done through the social media. We presented the pilot areas, participation to events and the organization of regional workshops. In total we have 20 posts.

Project outputs: REVIVE Framework for pilot testing (FR)
REVIVE Framework for pilot testing (EN)
Community based innovative business models established and functioning (EN)
Community based innovative business models established and functioning (FR)
REVIVE transnational cluster of innovative community cooperatives (EN)
REVIVE transnational cluster of innovative community cooperatives (FR)
7 tested pilot solutions with application of advanced technologies
(FR)
1 Joint Tested Method for Pilots(EN)
MDIH dashboard (FR)
MDIH Online Platform(EN)
Transferring framework(FR)
Transferring framework(EN)
Website: https://www.ibe.cnr.it

Thematic information

Demographic change and immigration Institutional cooperation and cooperation networks Rural and peripheral development

Priority: (VI-B_EM_1) Smarter MED

Priority specific objective: RSO1.1. Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies

Priority policy objective (Interreg specific objective): PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity

Type of intervention: 026 Support for innovation clusters including between businesses, research organisations and public authorities and business networks primarily benefiting SMEs

Partners (10)

Lead Partner: Αναπτυξιακή Εταιρεία Επαρχιών Λάρνακας-Αμμοχώστου

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 954401140

Partner’s ID if not PIC: CY10142855J | CY300000001 | - (FR), - (EN)

Department: Larnaca and Famagusta Districts Development Agency

Address: Agiou Lazarou, 7040 Oroklini, Larnaca, Cyprus

Department address: Agiou Lazarou, 7040 Oroklini, Larnaca, Cyprus

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Regional public authority

Website: http://www.anetel.com

Total budget: EUR 370 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 296 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 74 000.00

Contractors:

Name: HMI and Partners Ltd
VAT registration or tax identification number: CY10197348U

E-zavod

Name: E-zavod

Department: E-institute - Institute for Comprehensive Development Solutions

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 965338472

Partner’s ID if not PIC: SI46683518 | SI120000001 | - (FR), - (EN)

Address: Čučkova, 2250 Ptuj, Slovenia

Department address: Čučkova, 2250 Ptuj, Slovenia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Business support organisation

Website: http://www.ezavod.si

Total budget: EUR 260 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 208 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 52 000.00

Contractors:

Name: Sidro&Sidor d.o.o.
VAT registration or tax identification number: 30153506
Name: TA sončni vzhod s.o.o.
VAT registration or tax identification number: 48949817
Name: LEA Pomurje
VAT registration or tax identification number: SI88018822

Agència d'Estrategia Turistica de les Illes Balears

Name: Agència d'Estrategia Turistica de les Illes Balears

Department: European Affairs & Relations dept.

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 935238402

Partner’s ID if not PIC: Q5755004H | ES215000027 | - (FR), - (EN)

Address: Rita Levi, Edificio ATB, 07001 Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Department address: Rita Levi, Edificio ATB, 07001 Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Regional public authority

Website: http://Illesbalears.travel

Total budget: EUR 180 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 144 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 36 000.00

Contractors:

Name: Viajes el Corte Inglés
VAT registration or tax identification number: A28229813
Name: Anysolution S.L.
VAT registration or tax identification number: B57868432
Name: GESTIÓN 5 AUDITORES, S.L.P
VAT registration or tax identification number: F41620873

Αναπτυξιακή Εταιρεία Περιφέρειας Νοτίου Αιγαίου – ΕΝΕΡΓΕΙΑΚΗ Α.Ε.

Name: Αναπτυξιακή Εταιρεία Περιφέρειας Νοτίου Αιγαίου – ΕΝΕΡΓΕΙΑΚΗ Α.Ε.

Department: Development Agency of South Aegean Region – READ S.A.

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 935448504

Partner’s ID if not PIC: EL094358600 | EL120000002 | - (FR), - (EN)

Address: Eleftherias Sq., 85131 Rhodes, Greece

Department address: Eleftherias Sq., 85131 Rhodes, Greece

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Sectoral agency

Website: http://www.readsa.gr

Total budget: EUR 240 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 192 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 48 000.00

Contractors:

Name: Skordopoulos George
VAT registration or tax identification number: 113185713

Regional Rural Development Standing Working Group In See

Name: Regional Rural Development Standing Working Group In See

Department: Regional Rural Development Standing Working Group in SEE

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 913380131

Partner’s ID if not PIC: MK4080009504514 | MK120000001 | - (FR), - (EN)

Address: BLVD GOCE DELCEV , 1000 Skopje, North Macedonia

Department address: BLVD GOCE DELCEV , 1000 Skopje, North Macedonia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: International organisation, EEIG

Website: http://www.seerural.org

Total budget: EUR 220 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 176 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 44 000.00

Associazione Nazionale Comuni Italiani - Toscana

Name: Associazione Nazionale Comuni Italiani - Toscana

Department: National Association of Italian Municipalities - Tuscany

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 964812441

Partner’s ID if not PIC: IT01710310978 | IT120000005 | - (FR), - (EN)

Address: Viale Giovine Italia , 50122 Firenze, Italy

Department address: Viale Giovine Italia , 50122 Firenze, Italy

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Other

Website: https://ancitoscana.it

Total budget: EUR 290 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 232 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 58 000.00

Contractors:

Name: Lorena Vidas
VAT registration or tax identification number: 06925060482

Cámara Oficial de Comercio, Industria, Servicios y Navegación de Mallorca

Name: Cámara Oficial de Comercio, Industria, Servicios y Navegación de Mallorca

Department: Oficial Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Services and Navegation of Mallorca

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 950143907

Partner’s ID if not PIC: Q0773001C | ES1Q0000058 | - (FR), - (EN)

Address: Calle estudio general, 07001 Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Department address: Calle estudio general, 07001 Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Business support organisation

Website: http://www.cambramallorca.com

Total budget: EUR 290 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 232 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 58 000.00

Contractors:

Name: Roca & Fornés Audit Cons, S.L.
VAT registration or tax identification number: ESB57868432
Name: Anysolution, S.L.
VAT registration or tax identification number: ESB57066839

Institut za poljoprivredu i turizam

Name: Institut za poljoprivredu i turizam

Department: Institute of Agriculture and Tourism

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 968408328

Partner’s ID if not PIC: HR03850982961 | HR403000007 | - (FR), - (EN)

Address: Karla Huguesa, 52240 Poreč , Croatia

Department address: Karla Huguesa, 52240 Porec, Croatia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations

Website: https://www.iptpo.hr/

Total budget: EUR 260 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 208 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 52 000.00

Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche

Name: Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche

Department: INSTITUTE OF BIOECONOMY (CNR-IBE)

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 999979500

Partner’s ID if not PIC: IT02118311006 | IT120000004 | - (FR), - (EN)

Address: Via G. Caproni, 50145 Firenze, Italy

Department address: Via G. Caproni, 50145 Firenze, Italy

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations

Website: https://www.ibe.cnr.it/en/

Total budget: EUR 270 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 216 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 54 000.00

Contractors:

Name: S.I.R. S.R.L.
VAT registration or tax identification number: 01196270506

Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerca

Name: Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerca

Department: INSTITUTE OF BIOECONOMY (CNR-IBE)

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 999979500

Partner’s ID if not PIC: IT02118311006

Address: Via G. Caproni, 50145 Firenze, Italy

Department address: Via G. Caproni, 50145 Firenze, Italy

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations

Website: https://www.ibe.cnr.it/en/

Total budget: EUR 270 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 216 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 54 000.00

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E-institute - Institute for Comprehensive Development Solutions

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Agencia de Estrategia Turística de las Islas Baleares (AETIB) - Gobierno de las Illes Balears

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Development Agency of South Aegean Region – READ S.A.

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Regional Rural Development Standing Working Group in SEE

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National Association of Italian Municipalities - Tuscany

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Oficial Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Services and Navegation of Mallorca

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Institute of Agriculture and Tourism

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Italian National Research Council

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Larnaca and Famagusta Districts Development Agency

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National Research Council

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Summary

Project name (EN): Developing community based innovative business models for the revival of the internal areas in the Mediterranean

Project acronym: REVIVE

Project ID: Euro-MED0200256

Project start date: 2024-01-01

Project end date: 2026-09-30

Project status: ongoing

Relevant linked projects:

CreativeWear and CreativeWear+ (Interreg MED). The projects defined a cluster-based MED model for creativity-based Business Labs in CCI sectors. In CW the business model innovation (as a form of social/societal innovation) was tested through the creation of a transnational cluster of creative hubs by building firstly a local ecosystem of stakeholders (public-private-research-community) and then expanding these hubs on a transnational level through pilot exchange and clustering. Capitalisation of the CW model was further reinforced in CreativeWear Plus by the policy alignment of Hub activities towards the objectives of the European Green Deal. In CW+ the local communities of creatives identified specific thematic issues relevant to Circular Economy, In this way, the project further contributed to the objective of increasing transnational activity of clusters/hubs in creative industries by extending the scope and relevance of creative activities and entrepreneurs for social and sustainable business model innovation in the Med space and beyond. (EN), CreativeWear and CreativeWear+ (Interreg MED). The projects defined a cluster-based MED model for creativity-based Business Labs in CCI sectors. In CW the business model innovation (as a form of social/societal innovation) was tested through the creation of a transnational cluster of creative hubs by building firstly a local ecosystem of stakeholders (public-private-research-community) and then expanding these hubs on a transnational level through pilot exchange and clustering. Capitalisation of the CW model was further reinforced in CreativeWear Plus by the policy alignment of Hub activities towards the objectives of the European Green Deal. In CW+ the local communities of creatives identified specific thematic issues relevant to Circular Economy, In this way, the project further contributed to the objective of increasing transnational activity of clusters/hubs in creative industries by extending the scope and relevance of creative activities and entrepreneurs for social and sustainable business model innovation in the Med space and beyond. (FR) | The transferable model for the CreativeWear hubs transnational cluster will be used by REVIVE in defining the methodology of community building, network integration and definition of the translational cluster of community cooperatives and Mediterranean Digital Innovation Hubs. The project will uptake and adapt the overall governance structure, the roles of different external stakeholders, the management model of shared resources, and the innovation concepts and service models with which the hub interacts with local businesses. It will also adapt the projects' model policy instrument for the introduction of new regional innovation strategies within the Smart Specialisation context. Following the CreativeWear Plus approach, the REVIVE transnational cluster will be strengthened through policy alignment with the issues, processes, and methods of the European Green Deal. (EN), The transferable model for the CreativeWear hubs transnational cluster will be used by REVIVE in defining the methodology of community building, network integration and definition of the translational cluster of community cooperatives and Mediterranean Digital Innovation Hubs. The project will uptake and adapt the overall governance structure, the roles of different external stakeholders, the management model of shared resources, and the innovation concepts and service models with which the hub interacts with local businesses. It will also adapt the projects' model policy instrument for the introduction of new regional innovation strategies within the Smart Specialisation context. Following the CreativeWear Plus approach, the REVIVE transnational cluster will be strengthened through policy alignment with the issues, processes, and methods of the European Green Deal. (FR), MD.net (Interreg MED). MD.net project focusing on the problems of undeveloped opportunities of Mediterranean Diet (MD). MD is an integral part of the Mediterranean identity, inscribed in the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The general objective of the project was to recognize the MD as an opportunity for smart economic growth of remote rural areas. This objective was reached through increasing knowledge, transnational clustering and networking, testing of 3 pilots (education, branding, innovation), transferring 3 pilots to other regions and capitalisation of project results to post 2020 strategic level. (FR), MD.net (Interreg MED). MD.net project focusing on the problems of undeveloped opportunities of Mediterranean Diet (MD). MD is an integral part of the Mediterranean identity, inscribed in the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The general objective of the project was to recognize the MD as an opportunity for smart economic growth of remote rural areas. This objective was reached through increasing knowledge, transnational clustering and networking, testing of 3 pilots (education, branding, innovation), transferring 3 pilots to other regions and capitalisation of project results to post 2020 strategic level. (EN) | Synergies will be in building on the lessons learned from MD.net project on the rural food value chains, and environmental aspects of food production. (FR), Synergies will be in building on the lessons learned from MD.net project on the rural food value chains, and environmental aspects of food production. (EN), PLOUTOS - A Sustainable Innovation Framework to Rebalance Agri-Food Value Chains (Horizon 2020). The project aims to create more environmentally, socially and economically sustainable opportunities in the agro food sector. The project's systemic approach delivers a Sustainable Innovation Framework and its main purpose is to provide a toolkit for assessment and adaptation to these changes according to its three dimensions: behaviour, collaborative business model and data driven technological innovation.
(FR),
PLOUTOS - A Sustainable Innovation Framework to Rebalance Agri-Food Value Chains (Horizon 2020). The project aims to create more environmentally, socially and economically sustainable opportunities in the agro food sector. The project's systemic approach delivers a Sustainable Innovation Framework and its main purpose is to provide a toolkit for assessment and adaptation to these changes according to its three dimensions: behaviour, collaborative business model and data driven technological innovation.
(EN) | The project will capitalise the Ploutos Innovation Framework by approaching the three dimensions: 1) Behaviour Innovation: a social innovation approach will be adopted building of community based innovative business models. The approach will focus on co-creation and new forms of connections and cooperation across the value chains in pilot areas; 2) Business Model Innovation: developing an innovative reusable approach to guide the design, assessment, commitment and effectuation of business models that address the complex requirements of re-balancing the productive ecosystems, thus involving multiple actors and deal with the opportunities of digital transformation; 3) Technological Services: reusing and extending technologies which make the new business models possible and enable greater and more effective flow of data and uptake of advanced technologies (EN), The project will capitalise the Ploutos Innovation Framework by approaching the three dimensions: 1) Behaviour Innovation: a social innovation approach will be adopted building of community based innovative business models. The approach will focus on co-creation and new forms of connections and cooperation across the value chains in pilot areas; 2) Business Model Innovation: developing an innovative reusable approach to guide the design, assessment, commitment and effectuation of business models that address the complex requirements of re-balancing the productive ecosystems, thus involving multiple actors and deal with the opportunities of digital transformation; 3) Technological Services: reusing and extending technologies which make the new business models possible and enable greater and more effective flow of data and uptake of advanced technologies (FR), European Digital Innovation Hubs Initiative. By providing access to technical expertise and testing, as well as the possibility to 'test before invest', EDIHs support companies to improve business/production processes, products, or services using digital technologies. They also provide innovation services, such as financing advice, training, and skills development that are central to successful digital transformation. Environmental issues are also taken into account, in particular with regard to the use of digital technologies for sustainability and circularity. In the framework of EDIH, the JRC has developed a practical handbook with good practices on investment in Digital Innovation Hubs. The handbook aims to support regional, national, and RIS3 (Regional Strategy for Research and Innovation for Smart Specialisation) implementation and policymaking. (FR), European Digital Innovation Hubs Initiative. By providing access to technical expertise and testing, as well as the possibility to 'test before invest', EDIHs support companies to improve business/production processes, products, or services using digital technologies. They also provide innovation services, such as financing advice, training, and skills development that are central to successful digital transformation. Environmental issues are also taken into account, in particular with regard to the use of digital technologies for sustainability and circularity. In the framework of EDIH, the JRC has developed a practical handbook with good practices on investment in Digital Innovation Hubs. The handbook aims to support regional, national, and RIS3 (Regional Strategy for Research and Innovation for Smart Specialisation) implementation and policymaking. (EN) | The project will build a network of Mediterranean Digital Innovation Hubs that will bu built following the EDIHs methodology and approach. The MDIHs will be built through multi-stakeholder cooperation and will deliver andtest innovative services that will enable digital transformation of rural communities in the Programmes' cooperation area. The good practices handbook will be expolited to develop innovation services, such as financing advice, training and skills development that are needed for a successful digital transformation. In particular, the MDIHs clustering will capitalise the follwing good practices and policies provided by the initiative: 1) Experimentation with new digital technologies – software and hardware – to understand new opportunities and return on investments, also including demonstration facilities and piloting; 2) Skills and training to make the most of digital innovations: “train-the-trainer” programmes, bootcamps, traineeships, exchange of curricula and training material; 3) Support to find investments: access to financial institutions and investors, in order to get access to follow up finance to bring the results of testing and experimentation to the next phase; 4) Innovation ecosystem and networking opportunities through marketplaces and brokerage activities (EN), The project will build a network of Mediterranean Digital Innovation Hubs that will bu built following the EDIHs methodology and approach. The MDIHs will be built through multi-stakeholder cooperation and will deliver andtest innovative services that will enable digital transformation of rural communities in the Programmes' cooperation area. The good practices handbook will be expolited to develop innovation services, such as financing advice, training and skills development that are needed for a successful digital transformation. In particular, the MDIHs clustering will capitalise the follwing good practices and policies provided by the initiative: 1) Experimentation with new digital technologies – software and hardware – to understand new opportunities and return on investments, also including demonstration facilities and piloting; 2) Skills and training to make the most of digital innovations: “train-the-trainer” programmes, bootcamps, traineeships, exchange of curricula and training material; 3) Support to find investments: access to financial institutions and investors, in order to get access to follow up finance to bring the results of testing and experimentation to the next phase; 4) Innovation ecosystem and networking opportunities through marketplaces and brokerage activities (FR), PHILOXENIA and PHILOXENIAPlus - (Interreg MED Programme). Projects developed new methods to increase the attractiveness of rural areas for housing and economic development that reduced the depopulation and improve the competitiveness of rural regions. The purpose was to promote regional development of rural areas in the direction of reducing reliance on agriculture and increasing the attractiveness of rural areas for economic development and employment.
Specifically projects facilitated access of local actors to methodological sources of the immigration policies to attract people in rural areas. They created opportunities to meet players in this field and the exchange of good practices (seven examples of good practice, resulting in nine projects were produced). Project proposed innovative and experimental tools that promoted local products and services and the integration of new immigrants. PHILOXENIA Plus project was presented as good practice example by INTERACT programme – video is accessible here: https://youtu.be/50x-RLEJAIo (EN), PHILOXENIA and PHILOXENIAPlus - (Interreg MED Programme). Projects developed new methods to increase the attractiveness of rural areas for housing and economic development that reduced the depopulation and improve the competitiveness of rural regions. The purpose was to promote regional development of rural areas in the direction of reducing reliance on agriculture and increasing the attractiveness of rural areas for economic development and employment.
Specifically projects facilitated access of local actors to methodological sources of the immigration policies to attract people in rural areas. They created opportunities to meet players in this field and the exchange of good practices (seven examples of good practice, resulting in nine projects were produced). Project proposed innovative and experimental tools that promoted local products and services and the integration of new immigrants. PHILOXENIA Plus project was presented as good practice example by INTERACT programme – video is accessible here: https://youtu.be/50x-RLEJAIo (FR) | Project results of capitalisation PHILOXENIA+ projects (method of rural development) will be used within the proposed project.
Specifically Methodological support to local actors and national strategies will be used as a baseline for REVIVE supporting actions. Experiences gained from PHILOXENIA on help for setting up new economic activities and innovation activities that create jobs and promote local products and services will be transferred to tne new partnership. Project will also take up the cooperation opportunities between stakeholders dealing with similar rural development themes. Consequently based on past experiences the REVIVE project will inherit basic principles and the principles underlying the foundation for future associations responsible for promoting policies to attract / migration of people on rural areas and thus decrease the process of Brain-drain of youth from rural areas. (EN), Project results of capitalisation PHILOXENIA+ projects (method of rural development) will be used within the proposed project.
Specifically Methodological support to local actors and national strategies will be used as a baseline for REVIVE supporting actions. Experiences gained from PHILOXENIA on help for setting up new economic activities and innovation activities that create jobs and promote local products and services will be transferred to tne new partnership. Project will also take up the cooperation opportunities between stakeholders dealing with similar rural development themes. Consequently based on past experiences the REVIVE project will inherit basic principles and the principles underlying the foundation for future associations responsible for promoting policies to attract / migration of people on rural areas and thus decrease the process of Brain-drain of youth from rural areas. (FR), INCIRCLE (Interreg MED Programme) - aimed to support insular and scarcely inhabited MED areas to meet the increasing environmental challenges caused by tourist activities by promoting the application of circular economy principles in the tourism sector. INCIRCLE tailored policies addressed mobility, energy efficiency, use of limited resources as water and waste production, while enhancing community prosperity and quality of life. (FR), INCIRCLE (Interreg MED Programme) - aimed to support insular and scarcely inhabited MED areas to meet the increasing environmental challenges caused by tourist activities by promoting the application of circular economy principles in the tourism sector. INCIRCLE tailored policies addressed mobility, energy efficiency, use of limited resources as water and waste production, while enhancing community prosperity and quality of life. (EN) | REVIVE will capitalise the tools developed by INCIRLE, with the aim to build capacities of rural communities in terms of assessing and planning sustainability of the territories, uptake CE principles in everyday life, in embed it in their businesses and local policies and practices. Above all the partners will make use of the INCIRCLE Knowledge Platform, by using the gathered tools, methods and practices in the framework of capacity building, skills development and knowledge exchange activities within REVIVE cluster (EN), REVIVE will capitalise the tools developed by INCIRLE, with the aim to build capacities of rural communities in terms of assessing and planning sustainability of the territories, uptake CE principles in everyday life, in embed it in their businesses and local policies and practices. Above all the partners will make use of the INCIRCLE Knowledge Platform, by using the gathered tools, methods and practices in the framework of capacity building, skills development and knowledge exchange activities within REVIVE cluster (FR)

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 2 380 000.00

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 1 904 000.00

Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 80.00%

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Regional context analysis
Regional context analysis
Compilation of capitalised policies, measures and tools
Compilation of capitalised policies, measures and tools
Engagement and participatory process action plan
Engagement and participatory process action plan
Pilots action plans
Pilots action plans
Report on transnational pilot exchange workshops
Report on transnational pilot exchange workshops
Evaluation report
Evaluation report
Mediterranean Digital Innovation Hubs Framework
Mediterranean Digital Innovation Hubs Framework
Mediterranean Digital Innovation Online Platform
Mediterranean Digital Innovation Online Platform
Video presentation of project results
Video presentation of project results
Final dissemination event report
Final dissemination event report

Contribution to wider strategies and policies:

EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The project delivers innovative solutions for the implementation of collaborative business models, emphasising the uptake of sustainable development pathways addressing directly the EUSAIR 3rd and 4th pillars: - Environmental quality - by ensuring sustainable economic models that contribute to the protection of biodiversity and valorisation of ecosystem services; - Sustainable tourism - by providing means to develop new diversified tourism offer (tourism is one of the sector with highest development potential in project targeted areas), also by implementing circular economy practices, and by enhancing sustainable and responsible tourism capacities. The partnership and territories of the AIR involved in REVIVE (Croatia, Greece, Slovenia, North Macedonia, and through SWG RRD all Western Balkan countries) have the capacity to connect the results of the project to those developed in the framework of the EUSAIR, contributing directly to the fulfillment of these objectives
EUStrategyAlpineRegion With its actions REVIVE will provide concrete solutions for the social, economic and environmental revival of the types of territories included in the Alpine macroregional space.
The project will contribute directly to: - the 1st Thematic Policy Area "Economic Growth and Innovation" and the work done by the EUSALP Action Group 2 ("To increase the economic potential of strategic sectors") by providing replicable solutions to improve the economic and social environment in the Alpine macroregion; - 3rd thematic policy area Environment and energy by providing innovative tools to protect natural resources and their economic use and to maintain biodiversity and ecosystem services
EuropeanGreenDeal Through its actions REVIVE contributes in tackling climate and environmental-related challenges set by the European Green Deal. First of all, the project will directly contribute to preserving and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity through the development of economic models which aims to respond to the territorial challenges among which the abandonment of territories. Depopulation is one of the first causes of impoverishment and loss of biodiversity. Further, the testing digital innovation solutions activities will contribute to create a toxic-free environment, through the set-up of indicators to monitor and measure the relation between products/services and environment variables. Finally, REVIVE adopts a participatory approach, involving local communities and enhancing the transnational cooperation in working towards a more sustainable future, in initiatives that seek to combine economic competitiveness, societal pull and technology push.
TerritorialAgenda2030 REVIVE addresses the need to boost innovation capacities through the implementation of collaborative business models enhancing the economic tissue bridging the gap between MED territories. It will do so through transnational cooperation and coordination of stakeholders with the aim to accelerate the smart and green transitions of the Mediterranean inland areas. Through its actions the project will contribute to both pillars of the Territorial Agenda 2030: 1) Just Europe - by strengthening innovation capacity, competitiveness of the Mediterranean internal areas, by strengthening territorial cohesion across borders, by encouraging all governance levels to unleash the unique potential of territories through integrated and cooperative approaches; 2) Green Europe - by strengthening innovation capacities and empowering local and regional communities to protect, rehabilitate and utilise their environments, landscapes, material and immaterial cultural assets
Other The rural areas are the main target territory of REVIVE. The project will contribute directly to the EU Rural Action Plan by delivering actions and solutions for stronger, more connected, resilient and prosperous rural areas and communities. The project will contribute by: 1) enabling the communities to take active part in economic and social development of their territories, also by applying place-based and integrated approaches; 2) providing innovative services and making the most of digital tools to encourage innovation pathways; 3) connecting rural areas by strengthening cross-border and transnational cooperation;4) by diversifying economic activities to new sectors with positive effects on employment and making an attractive environment for companies
Other EU SME Strategy for a sustainable and digital Europe. The project will contribute directly to one of the key actions of the strategy, the creation and establishment of Digital Innovation Hubs. The REVIVE network of Mediterranean DIHs will support companies to improve business/production processes, products, or services using digital technologies, to test new technologies, access financing advice and market intelligence and benefit from transnational networking opportunities.
Other New European Bauhaus. REVIVE incorporates in its methodological approach the values of the New European Bauhaus Initiative: 1) sustainability, from climate goals to circularity, zero pollution, and biodiversity; 2) aesthetics, quality of experience and style beyond functionality; 3) inclusion, from valuing diversity to securing accessibility and affordability
The New European Bauhaus brings citizens, experts, businesses, and institutions together to reimagine sustainable living in Europe and beyond, such as REVIVE brings the same categories together to reimagine their areas. In addition to creating a platform for experimentation and connection, REVIVE supports positive change also by providing access to EU funding for beautiful, sustainable, and inclusive projects in the pilot areas. REVIVE coherently with NEB, intends leveraging our green and digital challenges to transform our lives for the better and intend to address complex societal problems together through co-creation.
Other EU Adaptation Strategy. By delivering solutions to fight depopulation and the consequent abandonment of territories, the shortage of jobs, the poor digitalization knowledge, difficulty in the conservation of cultural and environmental heritage , REVIVE will contribute to adaptation to climate change. It will do so thanks to the improved maintenance of the territory, and by introducing new economic activities based on economic and social sustainability

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RCO 001 - Enterprises supported (of which: micro, small, medium, large), Measurement unit:
RCO 116 - Jointly developed solutions, Measurement unit:
RCO 087 - Organisations cooperating across borders, Measurement unit:

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RCR 104 - Solutions taken up or up-scaled by organisations, Measurement unit:

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RCR90N Long-term cross-border innovation networks, Measurement unit: Number of networks
PSI1 - Organisations with increased institutional capacity due to their participation in cooperation activities across borders, Measurement unit: organisations

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2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B EURO Mediterranean (EURO MED)

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2025-05-27

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64 / 64 (100%)

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608 / 608 (100%)

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Developing community based innovative business models for the revival of the internal areas in the Mediterranean

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