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Mediterranean municipalities are stepping into the digital future with SMARTMED
SMARTMED supports Mediterranean municipalities in upgrading public services through smart energy and health pilot applications. By combining real-world testbeds, cross-border cooperation and strategic digital planning, the project strengthens governance and accelerates sustainable urban transformation.
What happens when cities test smart energy and health solutions in real life? SMARTMED shows the way.
Mediterranean municipalities face a common challenge: modernising public services while responding to climate pressures, limited resources, and growing citizen needs. SMARTMED moves beyond theory by piloting real-life Smart Energy and Smart Health solutions in Tunis and Deir Alla, strengthening local governance capacity and accelerating cross-border innovation. The future of smart cities is not just a vision; it is being tested today.
Selection of an External Auditor for the verification of expenditures of the SMARTMED project
BUSINESSMED launches a call for the selection of an External Auditor to verify its expenditures under the SMARTMED project, funded by the Interreg NEXT MED Programme 2021–2027. Eligible chartered accountants and audit firms registered with the competent Tunisian authorities are invited to submit their applications by 4 March 2026, in accordance with the Terms of Reference.
Innovating for a Smarter MED Region: Recap of the SMARTMED Info Day in Greece
On 12 November 2025, the SMARTMED Information Day was successfully held at the JOIST Innovation Park, bringing together key stakeholders dedicated to advancing smart waste management and e-health solutions across the Mediterranean. Organised within the framework of the Interreg NEXT MED Programme, the event featured insightful presentations and discussions on the project’s objectives, as well as the innovative digital platforms currently under development to optimise waste management and enhance e-health services. Contributions from the URBACT SMALL project and the Municipality of Larissa provided valuable perspectives on real urban and operational challenges, while the active participation of business and industry representatives further enriched the dialogue. The event highlighted a shared commitment to building more sustainable, efficient, and health-oriented services for medium-sized cities across the Mediterranean region.
SMARTMED Project Information Day in Tunis – Highlights
On 23 December 2025, the SMARTMED project successfully held an Information Day in Tunis, Tunisia, bringing together key stakeholders from the fields of eHealth, Smart Energy, Sustainable Urban Management, and Waste Management. Organised by BUSINESSMED, the event provided a valuable platform for dialogue on the opportunities and challenges of Smart Cities in the Mediterranean region. Through insightful presentations and dynamic exchanges, participants explored how SMARTMED aims to support the transformation of cities into intelligent, inclusive, and human-centred urban environments through digital empowerment, transnational cooperation, and sustainable urban governance.
Innovation for Mediterranean Cities: Summary of the SMARTMED Smart Information Day in Jordan
On 29 December 2025, the SMARTMED Information Day was successfully held at Rueeha Hall in the Municipality of DeirAlla, bringing together representatives from local authorities, project partners, community members, and key stakeholders in digital transformation and sustainable urban development. Organised under the Interreg NEXT MED Programme, the event provided an important platform to present the project’s vision and its role in supporting smarter and more sustainable medium-sized cities. Through presentations, updates on digital platforms for smart waste management and eHealth services, and interactive exchanges, participants contributed valuable insights to address real urban challenges and strengthen future implementation in DeirAlla and the wider region.
Call for Candidates: Financial Officer for SMARTMED Project
BUSINESSMED, the Union of Mediterranean Confederations of Enterprises is seeking to appoint a part time Financial Officer for the EU-funded SMARTMED Project.
Smart Cities: the SMARTMED Project to Be Presented at an Information Day in Tunis
The event will take place on Tuesday, 23 December 2025 at the Golden Tulip El Mechtel Hotel in Tunis.
SMARTMED has officially kicked off: Mediterranean cities go smart!
On 25 September 2025, we launched our journey towards smarter, greener and more inclusive Mediterranean cities at JOIST Innovation Park, Larissa. Partners from Greece, Tunisia and Jordan joined forces to shape the future of smart, sustainable and people-centered cities. Over the next three years, SMARTMED will provide digital tools, training and pilot actions to help cities transform.