The Interreg NEXT MED project MEDinCHAMBERS will be officially launched in Rome with a two-day Kick-Off Meeting on Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 January 2026 at Unioncamere – Sabbatini Room, Piazza Sallustio 21. The event will be hosted by CUEIM, the Lead Partner of the project.

MEDinCHAMBERS is a governance-focused initiative supporting the green and sustainable transition of the Textile, Clothing, Leather and Footwear (TCLF) sector across the Mediterranean. The project encourages a collaborative, multi-stakeholder, quadruple-helix approach, actively engaging public institutions, universities and research centres, chambers of commerce, businesses, and civil society organisations. Its aim is to strengthen dialogue, cooperation, and innovation to foster more sustainable and resilient business models within the Mediterranean TCLF ecosystem. With a partnership of seven organizations and Chambers of Commerce from Italy, Greece, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey and Egypt, the project is fully committed to promoting sustainable, innovative, and resilient business models in the Mediterranean TCLF sector.

The Kick-Off Meeting will bring together representatives from European and Mediterranean institutions, public and private stakeholders, business associations, academic experts, and practitioners.

• Day 1 will focus on the official presentation of the project, its objectives, activities, and expected results, as well as an overview of the Interreg NEXT MED Programme framework, including eligibility rules, financial management, procurement, auditing, and communication procedures. Sessions will also explore synergies with other EU-funded projects and feature thematic workshops addressing ESG, governance, policy, and innovation challenges in the TCLF sector.

• Day 2 will be dedicated to operational and coordination activities, including the Steering Committee meeting and detailed presentations of work packages, expected outputs, reporting procedures, and digital tools supporting project management. These sessions aim to ensure effective coordination and a shared understanding among all project partners.

For more information, find here the agenda of the event.