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Al-Mustaqbal University participated, under the patronage of its President, Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, in the interviews conducted for the preparation of the Mediterranean Innovation Partnership (MIP) report. This annual report is led by CIHEAM Bari in cooperation with the Mediterranean Universities Union (UNIMED), and aims to examine the state of innovation and entrepreneurship among youth in Mediterranean countries The participation took place through a meeting held via Zoom on Friday, April 17, 2026, with the involvement of several international academic figures, including Ms. Lynda Achkouty Mouawad, Director of the SEED Business Incubator at Antonine University, and Ms. Silvia Marchionne, Project Manager at UNIMED. Al-Mustaqbal University was represented by Professor Dr. Tariq Jawad Al-Moussawi, Head of the Scientific Affairs Department This participation comes within the framework of preparing a scientific chapter entitled The Role of Ecosystem Players in Connecting Startups with Companies: Focus on Universities in Southern Mediterranean Countries which highlights the role of universities in linking startups with institutions and enhancing innovation ecosystems in Southern Mediterranean countries During the interviews, the university’s experience in supporting innovation and linking scientific research with practical application was presented, in addition to its role in supporting startups and small and medium enterprises. The discussion also emphasized the importance of technology transfer in transforming research outputs into practical, applicable solutions The meeting also highlighted the university’s contribution to implementing several key projects in the fields of clean energy, water resource management, sustainable agriculture, and technology, as successful models of strengthening collaboration between the university, society, and the private sector