EU MISSION • MEDITERRANEAN BASIN LIGHTHOUSE

MEDCONNECT and the Mediterranean Lighthouse

MEDCONNECT supports the Mediterranean Basin Lighthouse of the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters”, strengthening connections between territories, innovation ecosystems and stakeholders across the region.

By linking National and Regional HUBs, Regional Living Lab Systems, innovative solutions and investment pathways, MEDCONNECT helps turn the Mission’s ambitions into coordinated action across the Mediterranean.

Restore ecosystems & biodiversity
100%
Prevent and eliminate pollution
100%
Circular & climate-neutral blue economy
100%

THE MEDITERRANEAN BASIN

One sea. Shared challenges. A common Mission.

The Mediterranean Basin Lighthouse is part of the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters”, created to accelerate coordinated action for healthier marine and freshwater ecosystems across the region.It builds on existing governance structures, initiatives and networks, connecting countries and stakeholders to align priorities, mobilise resources and scale solutions across the Mediterranean.

The Lighthouse has a strong focus on preventing and eliminating pollution, while contributing to the broader Mission ambition of restoring ecosystems and supporting a circular and climate-neutral blue economy.

FROM MISSION TO ACTION

How MEDCONNECT strengthens the Mediterranean Lighthouse

Connect the HUBs

Strengthen national innovation ecosystems and connect them through three Regional HUBs across the Mediterranean.

Co-create through Living Lab Systems

Bring together communities, practitioners, researchers and innovators around real Mediterranean challenges.

Map & support innovation

Identify promising solutions and create pathways for demonstration, validation, replication and uptake.

Connect knowledge digitally

Support replication, procurement and investment pathways across the Mediterranean.

Scale solutions & mobilise investment

Link innovators with public authorities, off-takers and investors to help solutions move towards deployment and wider impact.