About us

In a nutshell

The ISEC Hub (Innovative Sustainable Economy Community) is an open and inclusive space that brings together stakeholders from across the Mediterranean region, all committed to building a fairer, greener, and more resilient future. 

Whether you’re part of a public institution, a research centre, NGO, business-or simply passionate about sustainable development- the ISEC Hub offers a collaborative space to connect, exchange knowledge, and take action—especially within the Green and Blue circular economy sectors. 

The pillars

At the heart of the ISEC Hub are four pillars, each designed to maximise your engagement, uncover valuable opportunities, and deliver meaningful benefits to the community members.

CONNECT
Creating and connecting a community of actors

Interact with a diverse, cross-Mediterranean network via our online tools. Discover new partners, find synergies, and be part of a growing sustainability community through interactive tools and networking spaces.

LEARN
Continuous learning and skills development across the Mediterranean

Access free training, webinars, and tailored mentoring to build your knowledge and skills. Stay up to date with the latest tools and solutions for a sustainable economy.

SHARE
Enabling dialogue, synergies & co-creation

Exchange ideas, promote your initiatives, and stay informed. Use the Hub to amplify your voice and learn from others through shared content, results, and events.

COLLABORATE
Turning ideas into joint action

Look for opportunities to work together on policies, co-create solutions, and contribute to multi-level (i.e., regional, national, and international) dialogues. Turn ideas into action and help shape the future of the Mediterranean economy.

The ISEC Hub: A Collaborative Space for Sustainable Development

The ISEC Hub supports sustainable development across 3 main fields and 18 sub-themes, aligning with the Interreg Euro-MED programme framework. 

Designed as a multi-stakeholder, interdisciplinary platform, the ISEC Hub brings together actors from 4ple-Helix to tackle challenges through collaboration and innovation.

A 4 Helix approach

The Hub is open to all key players in the innovation ecosystem:

This inclusive model encourages dialogue and cooperation across borders and sectors, ensuring that the Hub addresses real needs with practical impact.

Bridging Fields and Connecting Niches

Recognizing that today’s challenges are complex and interconnected, the ISEC Hub promotes cross-sector collaboration. It connects experts and stakeholders from different fields—linking initiatives, ideas, and people who share common goals and directionality.

Green economy

Blue economy

Cross-cutting priorities

Competitive & Clean Industry

Marine Living Resources

Skills, Employment, Behavioural Change, Social Innovation & Inclusive Growth

Food Systems

Marine Renewable Energies

Transformative Research, Innovation & Digitalisation

Freshwater Management

Blue Biotechnology

Sustainable Finance & Investment

Transport & Mobility

Maritime Transports & Ports

Mediterranean Governance

Waste Management & Resource Valorisation

Marine Non-Living Resources

Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3)

Efficient Energy Transition

Coastal & Maritime Tourism

Spatial Planning, Territorial Development & Circular Regions

The Innovative Sustainable Economy (ISE) Mission consists of 23 Thematic Projects (TPs) and 2 Governance Projects that aim to catalyse innovation and sustainability efforts across the Mediterranean region. These projects represent an important step towards promoting a climate-neutral and resilient society in the region. The 23 TPs are clustered to address specific challenges and contribute to sustainable development in 4 focus areas: Marine Resources, Agri-food Systems, Industrial Transition, and Resource Valorisation.

Become a member

Participation is free and open to all. Whether you want to explore, learn or contribute with a meaningful community —the ISEC Hub is your gateway to impact.

Join us and be part of the change.

Meet the Executive Group

The ISEC Hub is part of the Innovative Sustainable Economy Mission under the 2021–2027 Interreg Euro-MED Programme. It was created to support collaboration, innovation, and strategic alignment across the region. The ISEC Hub is driven and co-chaired by two key governance projects of the Interreg Euro-MED Programme: the Institutional Dialogue Project (Dialogue4Innovation) and the Thematic Community Project (Community4Innovation), which jointly coordinate its development and engagement strategy.