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Project: Measuring Innovation in Mediterranean Countries Development and Use of a Proper Metric (MEDUP)

Abstract

Over the past decade, University–Industry–Government–Society cooperation has become crucial to addressing the “innovation emergency” in both EU and non-EU countries.
The MED-UP project aims to design and implement a new model for measuring and fostering innovation capacity in Mediterranean countries (Egypt, Jordan, Tunisia) through a Civic University approach, strengthening the Quadruple Helix (Academia–Industry–Government–Society).

Expected Results

A comprehensive model for Civic Universities adapted to MENA realities.
A framework of innovation indicators suitable for Mediterranean contexts.
National reports and a comparative innovation index for partner countries.
Strengthened EU–MENA cooperation in innovation policy and governance.
Improved capacity of ministries and research institutions to manage innovation metrics.

Partner Institution	Country	Role
University of Western Macedonia (UOWM)	Greece	Coordinator
University of L’Aquila (UNIVAQ)	Italy	Partner
University of Girona	Spain	Partner
Artesis Plantijn University College Antwerp	Belgium	Partner
Epimorfotiki Kilkis Ltd.	Greece	Partner
Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT)	Egypt	Partner
Delta University for Science and Technology	Egypt	Partner
Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT)	Egypt	Partner
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research	Egypt	Partner
University of Tunis El Manar (UTM)	Tunisia	Partner
University of Gabes	Tunisia	Partner
Centre de Calcul El Khawarizmi (CCK)	Tunisia	Partner
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research	Tunisia	Partner
Al-Balqa Applied University	Jordan	Partner
Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST)	Jordan	Partner
Higher Education Accreditation Commission	Jordan	Partner
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research	Jordan	Partner

Project Name

Measuring Innovation in Mediterranean Countries Development and Use of a Proper Metric (MEDUP)

Ref No/ Funded Entity

101179587

Project Duration

24month

Project Start Date

2024-01-01

Project End Date

2026-12-01

Total Budget

EUR

Budget of the academy in this project

EUR

Project Website

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Objectives

1. Develop a model of “Civic University” in Jordan, Tunisia, and Egypt, promoting university involvement in economic development and entrepreneurship.
2. Identify and benchmark good practices in innovation and outreach activities across the MENA region.
3. Develop a set of measurable indicators to assess how national and institutional innovation systems contribute to:
  - (i) The generation of new ideas.
  - (ii) The improvement in idea quality.
  - (iii) The efficient implementation of innovations.
4. Support National Innovation Systems (NIS) by collecting reliable data for innovation performance measurement.

Our Partners

ERASMUS
https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/

Yasser Gaber Dessouky

Dean of Scientific Research and Innovation

Mobile: 01006030790

E-mail: ygd@aast.edu

Project Coordinator