U-SOLVE is an initiative funded by ENI CBC Med with a total budget of 3.5 million euros (of which 3.2 million euros, or 90%, comes from European funds) revolutionizing urban sustainability by aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Focused on Mediterranean cities, this dynamic initiative empowers young entrepreneurs to craft innovative, eco-friendly solutions, transforming urban areas into resilient, vibrant hubs of sustainable living. By developing experimental, place-based strategies and fostering a supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem, U-SOLVE is not just a project, but a bold step towards a future where cities are thriving centres of sustainability, resilience, and collective environmental responsibility.
Our Partners
- Consorzio ARCA – Italy
- University of Cyprus – Cyprus
- The Higher Council for Science and Technology/ International Cooperation Department – Jordan
- The Cyprus Institute – Cyprus
- Palestine Ahliya University – Palestine
- Jordan University of Science and Technology – Jordan
- Institute of Entrepreneurship Development (iED) – Greece
- E-trikala – Greece
- Bethlehem Municipality – Palestine
- Academy of Scientific Research and Technology – Egypt
Application for Step 2 U-SOLVE Subgrant:
Only startups previously chosen in Step 1 are eligible to participate in the Step 2 subgrant application process.
This specific call is exclusively for the 210 innovators who were selected and successfully finished capacity-building activities. A maximum of five innovators from each country will receive subgrants from U-SOLVE, with each beneficiary entitled to a total of up to €10,000.
The Step 2 application window is open solely for projects in Greece and will remain so until 29/09/23.
For a comprehensive list of eligible teams from your country, please visit U-SOLVE Project Results. You can proceed with the application process if your team is listed using your registered credentials.
IMPORTANT: The opportunity is restricted to the pre-selected pool of 210 innovators who have completed their capacity-building courses.
This document has been produced with the financial assistance of the European Union under the ENI CBC Mediterranean Sea Basin Programme. The contents of this document are the sole responsibility of Institute of Entrepreneurship Development and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union or the Programme management structures.