Following successful national competitions, the best teams from four Mediterranean countries pitched their AI solutions at the MEDAIGENCY Transnational Hackathon, showcasing innovative approaches to strengthening health emergency management systems.

Organized in Lebanon, Palestine, Türkiye, and Italy, the hackathons brought together 45 student teams and 15 professional teams, all working to design innovative AI-powered solutions to strengthen health emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.

At the Interreg NEXT MED launch event in Lebanon, MEDAIGENCY highlighted how AI-enabled interventions can strengthen preparedness, response, and recovery in contexts where crises increasingly overlap across the Mediterranean.

As climate-driven emergencies place increasing pressure on health systems across the Mediterranean, artificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful tool to anticipate risks, improve coordination, and support faster, more effective emergency response.

The American University of Beirut (AUB) is seeking specialized technical co-development support for the design and piloting of AI solutions that are context-adapted, sustainable, and aligned with real-world emergency management needs.

The American University of Beirut is inviting qualified consultants to submit offers for a Technical Consultant role under the EU-funded MEDAIGENCY project, implemented within the Interreg NEXT MED Programme.

Across the Mediterranean, communities continue to face emergencies triggered by climate events, conflict, displacement, and infrastructure strain. When crises strike, delays in coordination, information gaps, and limited preparation often cost lives. MEDAIGENCY aims to change this by developing and adapting AI-powered solutions that help institutions respond faster, smarter, and more equitably.

The deadline is December 5, 2025.

The candidate will ensure full compliance with all financial and audit requirements.