University of Naples Parthenope · Department of Business and Quantitative Studies
University of Naples Parthenope · Department of Business and Quantitative Studies
Progetti
UNESCO CHAIR
The DiSAQ UNESCO Chair takes part in international projects that apply research on innovation ecosystems to concrete challenges: the sustainability of agri-food supply chains, the green and digital transition, and knowledge transfer between universities and society. These initiatives bring together universities, institutions and other actors from Mediterranean and European territories.
Building Sustainable Food Innovation Ecosystems
FOODCHASE addresses the problem of food loss and waste along the supply chain. The project involves partners from Italy, Cyprus, Greece, Switzerland, Türkiye, Portugal and Romania and promotes collaboration among universities, businesses and other innovation actors to develop more sustainable agri-food ecosystems.
Shaping the Future of Universities: Twin Transitions across the Mediterranean
SHIFT-MED strengthens the capacity of universities to address the green and digital transitions. Through cooperation between European and MENA partners, the project develops interdisciplinary training pathways, supports upskilling and fosters knowledge exchange among higher education institutions.
Innovation Sociale et Technologie pour une Meilleure Employabilité des Femmes Tunisiennes (2020–2023)
Coordinated by the University of Cádiz, the project involved the University of Naples Parthenope, the Tunisian universities of Sfax, Gabès, Kairouan and Monastir, and Galatasaray University in Türkiye. INSAF-FEM supported the employability of Tunisian women through the development of technological and communication skills, fostering their participation in economic and social life.
Proposals and initiatives in development
The initiative envisages a possible future collaboration with the Private University of Fez, in Fez, and with the École Marocaine des Sciences de l’Ingénieur – EMSI, in Rabat.
The initiative is dedicated to developing the digital, managerial and institutional skills of young people and public-sector representatives. It includes mentoring activities, leadership training and territorial planning workshops.
The proposal focuses on women’s entrepreneurship in the agri-food sector of the MENA region. It links entrepreneurship training with food security and with the capacity of local communities to address sustainable development challenges.
The proposal concerns the sustainable and digital development of maritime and logistics ecosystems, with a particular focus on Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco. It integrates entrepreneurship training, technology transfer, incubation and open innovation.
The Chair has developed a proposal aimed at strengthening partnerships and resources to support skills development and sustainability in African and MENA countries.
The initiative supports the creation of new businesses and the green transition of small and medium-sized enterprises in the MENA region. It envisages a hub for developing entrepreneurial ideas, complemented by mentoring, training and connections with technology providers and investors.
