PLANBEE
PLANBEE Project
Project name: PLANBEE -Promoting Local Apiary Networks and Bee Entrepreneurial Excellence
Project in brief: PLANBEE aims to revitalize rural communities across the Mediterranean region by leveraging the economic and ecological potential of bees. It will empower youth, women, and local entrepreneurs in Cyprus, Egypt, Italy, Lebanon, Palestine, and Jordan. Through training with mixed reality tools, sustainable practices, and professional support, it fosters a dynamic “Bee Economy.” The project promotes product differentiation via branding and smart hives, while regional offices expand Apitourism through new and existing HoneyBeeRoutes.
PLANBEE is a call to action_ bees are our only Plan B for a sustainable future. It will lead to new businesses, increased employment, sustainable rural growth, and a stronger environmental culture through community-based initiatives.
Overview
Duration:
10/10/2025 - 09/10/2028
Budget:
Co-funded 89% by the European Union under the Interreg NEXT MED Programme, PLANBEE has a total budget of EUR 2,807,656, with an EU contribution of EUR 2,498,813.84,
Total project budget €2,807,656
EU Contribution €2,498,813.84
Co-funded by:
NEXT MED Programme
Project Link:
Website:
https://www.interregnextmed.eu/project-page/planbee/about/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/PlanBeeNextMed
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@PLANBEENEXTMED
Project Partner :
it is implemented by seven partners from Cyprus, Egypt, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine.
- Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) – https://ccci.org.cy
- A. M. Filagrotiki Symvouleftiki Ltd – https://www.filagrogroup.com
- Confederation of Egyptian European Business Associations (CEEBA) – https://ceeba.org
- Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture of Zahle and Bekaa – https://www.cciaz.org.lb
- Palestinian Businesswomen's Association ASALA – https://www.asala-pal.org
- Centre for Promotional Services to Enterprises – Cagliari Oristano – https://www.cameradicommercio.it
- Hand in Hand for Economic Empowerment and Entrepreneurship – https://handinhand.foundation/
