EGREG’s Early Deployments (2009–2017)

Before its full development in 2017, EGREG underwent several pilot and operational deployments across the MENA region, supporting diverse EU-funded programmes focused on innovation, youth mobility, and research. These formative experiences shaped EGREG’s modular architecture and stakeholder-centered workflows.

🇯🇴 Jordan: SRTD Phase II (2013–2017)

• EGREG supported the Support to Research, Technological Development and Innovation Project (SRTD II).
• Focus: Innovation & Science, Applied Research, and Commercialisation of Research Results.
• Role: Managing multiple grant schemes and facilitating collaboration between academia, industry, and government.

🌐 EuroMed Youth Programme IV (2010–2016)

• EGREG was deployed during the implementation of the Regional Capacity Building Support Unit for EuroMed Youth IV, the predecessor of the Erasmus+ programme.
• Scope: Youth mobility across 5 ENPI South countries, including Cyprus (until 2010).
• Origin: Rooted in the Barcelona Process, fostering intercultural exchange and civic engagement.
• Role: Supporting mobility workflows, stakeholder coordination, and reporting.

🇪🇬 Egypt: Innovation Fund Grant Scheme (2009–2011)

• EGREG supported the EU-funded Innovation Fund, managing 51 grants under the national Grant Scheme.
• Focus: Applied innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Role: Grant project management and monitoring.