The “ENI CBC Mediterranean Sea Basin Programme 2014–2020” is a multilateral cross–border cooperation programme co–financed by the European Union under the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI).

The Programme provides the framework for the implementation of cross–border cooperation activities in the context of the European Neighbourhood Policy, complementing efforts exerted within the framework of the Euro–Mediterranean Partnership, with the final aim of developing an area of peace, stability, prosperity and good neighbourliness involving EU Mediterranean Countries (EUMC) and Mediterranean Partner Countries (MPCs).

Following the decision of the Joint Monitoring Committee, this call for strategic projects addresses the 7 thematic Priorities:

– Support innovative start–up and recently established enterprises

– Strengthen and support euro–Mediterranean networks, clusters, consortia and value–chains in traditional sectors and non–traditional sectors

– Support technological transfer and commercialisation of research results

– Provide young people, especially those belonging to the NEETS, and women, with marketable skills

– Water management –Support sustainable initiatives targeting innovative and technological solutions to increase water efficiency

– Waste treatment and recycling –Reduce municipal waste generation, promote source–separated collection and its optimal exploitation

– Renewable energy and energy efficiency –Support cost–effective and innovative energy rehabilitations relevant to building typesand climatic zones, with a focus on public buildings