The Academy of Mediterranean Talents programme helps shift the way we look at both shores of our region, unleashing the potential of Mediterranean youth to create new narratives and transform their societies through unifying, locally rooted initiatives.

While offering an innovative approach, the ATM renews perspectives on the Mediterranean territory and its key issues. It provides a transversal and multidisciplinary framework combining skills modules related to environmental, socio-economic and cultural challenges, a project-based approach centred on the participants’ own initiatives, as well as both in-person and online sessions.

The ATM brings together 25 project holders or initiative leaders committed to the Mediterranean. These actors include intrapreneurs, entrepreneurs, civil society initiative leaders, artists, journalists, and more

● 11/01/2026: Application deadline

● 09/03/2026: Start of the support programme for the 25 participants

● May 2026: First in-person meeting

The programme takes place online and is entirely free of charge. Only the two in-person meetings, held between each phase of the programme, will require physical attendance. For these trips, airfare, accommodation, and local transportation costs are covered. However, some meal expenses may remain the responsibility of the participant.

Projects will be selected based on several key criteria: the applicant’s willingness to engage in the creation of new Mediterranean narratives, the environmental and social impact of their project on the region, the project’s viability, its development potential, its level of innovation, and the demonstrated need for support.

The application consists of a form with questions about your project and your motivation.

All additional documents are optional:

• CV

• Pitch deck

• Any supplementary document that explains the project in more detail

The first stage of the selection process is based on the information provided in the application form. Group interviews will then be organised to meet and exchange with potential participants, allowing us to better understand their motivations and the potential impact of their project. This will be followed by an in-depth phase with individual interviews. After this, an initial phase will allow the 25 participants to immerse themselves in the programme by producing their first deliverables, helping them acquire knowledge on Mediterranean issues, build a shared vision of the region, and refine their individual project.

To ensure strong group commitment, participation in the first sessions will be decisive: applicants who do not attend or do not engage sufficiently may be replaced. In such cases, we will immediately activate the waiting list by integrating the highest-ranked available candidates, in order to maintain a stable group of 25 talents throughout the programme.