inno-antidote

Full project title: LIfe oN laNd, belOw wAter & oN The aIr, MED-yOuThs innovatE

Climate Innovation Powered by MED Youth Entrepreneurship

About the project

The INNO-ANTIDOTE project is a dynamic initiative designed to empower young people in the Mediterranean (MED) region to lead the charge against climate change and environmental degradation. Facing an unprecedented challenge of environmental collapse, young generations are stepping up to create a sustainable future.

INNO-ANTIDOTE provides them with cutting-edge educational tools, practical learning experiences and opportunities to develop “green” startups and innovate in the circular economy.

At INNO-ANTIDOTE, we bring together knowledge, creativity and action from our expert partners across the Mediterranean, uniting strengths in business innovation, sustainable practices and green entrepreneurship.

Together, we aim to catalyze change in resource conservation, pollution reduction and sustainable economic development across land, water and air ecosystems.

The challenge

Today’s youth are inheriting a world experiencing unprecedented environmental degradation and climate instability, brought on by generations of unsustainable practices and delayed action. Environmental destruction has reached a tipping point where natural systems are collapsing, threatening the stability of socio-economic conditions and the health of communities globally.

The youth of the Mediterranean region (MED-youth), in particular, face the challenge of leading transformations toward a more sustainable future amid this complex crisis. Existing political and economic structures have largely failed to address the urgent need for solutions, leaving younger generations with both the responsibility and the burden of reversing environmental harm.

The INNO-ANTIDOTE project recognizes this challenge and seeks to empower MED-youth to actively participate in environmental protection through entrepreneurship and innovation.

The aim

INNO-ANTIDOTE project aims to equip young people in the MED region with the knowledge, skills and resources to drive sustainable innovation and lead in the battle against climate change. Through experiential learning and practical entrepreneurship education, the project fosters a new generation of young leaders who will create environmentally conscious startups and contribute to a circular economy.

By developing hands-on educational tools and building a network of mini-incubators, INNO-ANTIDOTE will help transform MED-youth into active agents for climate action. This project not only provides the skills and mentorship needed, but also inspires a sense of responsibility and urgency, empowering young people to take control of their future and contribute to environmental stability across land, air and water.

The objectives

The specific objectives of the INNO-ANTIDOTE project align with its environmental and youth-oriented priorities, addressing the critical need for sustainable solutions, while empowering youth to lead this change:

• Emphasize the importance of the circular economy in preserving resources and reducing energy consumption, highlighting its role in combating climate change.
• Increase the capacity for innovation among MED-youth through tailored entrepreneurial learning and education in sustainability-focused business practices.
• Motivate MED-youth to take direct action by developing their own green startups, providing them with tools and guidance to succeed in the sustainability sector.
• Tackle climate change across all environmental dimensions—land, water and air—by fostering ideas and initiatives aimed at mitigating pollution in these areas.
• Enhance the quality of youth employment opportunities within the MED region, fostering sustainable growth and economic resilience.

Concrete outcomes of the INNO-ANTIDOTE project include:
– Six primary research reports on land-sea-air problems, good practices, deep-tech technology companies, startups, MED-young people needs and optimal regional strategies,
– an educational manual for green startup creation,
– an interactive e-learning platform,
– a portfolio of innovative startup ideas and
– multiple community engagement initiatives.

Project Results

Project Partners
The consortium consists of six partners…

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Project start date: 1st September 2024
Project end date: 30th June 2027

Project number: 2024-1-IT03-KA220-YOU-000254646

Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.