CIHEAM Bari and LUM University “Giuseppe Degennaro” are launching the 8th edition of the International First Level Master’s programme in Open Innovation & Youth Entrepreneurship in the Mediterranean Agrifood Sector. The programme is developed in collaboration with LUM Strategy Innovation, the LUM University’s spin-off specializing in strategy, innovation and sustainability, and Almacube, the University of Bologna’s spin-off dedicated to open innovation and youth entrepreneurship support. The programme is supported by the Mediterranean Innovation Partnership (MIP), a network of national and international companies and organizations.

Objectives

The Master aims to train a new generation of Innovation Managers capable of leading transformation processes and unlocking entrepreneurial potential within their local and professional contexts. The programme offers a learning-by-doing path, where participants are introduced to methodologies such as Design Thinking, enabling them to design and validate innovative business ideas, products, and services with a specific focus on the agrifood value chain, digitalization and sustainability.