Comune di Taranto
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The regeneration of the Taranto area is powerfully and concretely manifested in the cultural context, an area that represents a fundamental pillar for the sustainable and innovative development of the territory. The “MediNEB-Biennale del Mediterraneo” project is an emblematic example of this vision, standing as tangible evidence of the efforts undertaken to enhance the cultural and creative heritage of the city and its hinterland.
Conceived by the Taranto Municipal Administration and implemented through close collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the Apulia Region, the project aims to transform the city into an international reference center. Its main ambition is the creation, right in the heart of the city of the two seas, of a Mediterranean Center dedicated to research and innovation in the cultural and creative sectors.
This center will not only be a physical place, but a meeting point of cultures, skills and professionalism, a space where innovative ideas and ambitious projects will take shape to contribute to the growth of the New European Bauhaus. The latter, as a vision promoted by the European Commission, aims to combine sustainability, aesthetics and inclusiveness to redesign the places we live in and the ways we relate to the environment and communities.
Through the “MediNEB-Biennial of the Mediterranean,” Taranto aims not only to regenerate its urban and cultural fabric, but also to become part of a wider network of international exchanges and collaborations, consolidating its role as a bridge between the different shores of the Mediterranean. This project represents a historic opportunity to reinterpret the future of the city and its territory, turning them into symbols of a renewal that combines tradition and innovation.
Discover the other initiatives
Transforms stone waste into an eco-friendly, 3D-printable mortar for furniture and construction components, reducing waste, disposal costs, and CO2 emissions
Designs cryogels for the efficient removal of toxic contaminants from water and the recovery of valuable elements
2pack aims to create a water-repellent paper-based material that is easy to recycle, using fish waste and other non-food organic residues.
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Myconic aims to reduce the use of thermoplastics and other unsustainable materials by developing and producing regenerative alternatives from agri-food waste and mycelium, the root system of fungi.
AraBat is a startup that develops innovative solutions for the sustainable recycling of spent lithium batteries, combining circular economy principles with bioeconomy.
Natural biostimulants from algae to reduce environmental impact and promote more sustainable agriculture
The Hydrogen Valley project in Taranto aims to make Taranto a strategic hub for the production, storage and use of green hydrogen.
The desalinator on the Tara represents a strategic infrastructure to address the challenges related to water resilience in the Apulia region.
The Tamburi The District Urban Forest Project is an environmental and landscape redevelopment initiative for the area, creating a green lung capable of absorbing pollutants.
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A project to transform Taranto into an international center of excellence for research and innovation in sustainable health.
Tilebytes is an innovative company based in Taranto, specializing in ICT solutions and advanced technology services.
Acquedotto Pugliese (AQP) has introduced solar greenhouses, an innovative sludge treatment system that optimizes the evaporation of residual water.
The Gennarini purification plant in Taranto has recently undergone significant investment by Acquedotto Pugliese (AQP) to improve its efficiency and environmental impact.
Ecologistic S.p.A. is an Italian company that specializes in providing packaging solutions for the fruit and vegetable sector and in enhancing the recycling of plastics from waste.
The “Green Belt Taranto” represents an innovative model of urban planning, aiming to integrate green as an essential infrastructure and promote a sustainable future for the city and its inhabitants.
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The project focuses on innovative water purification technologies, taking advantage of SBBGR and MULESL systems.
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Environmental upgrading and mitigation of the effects of pollution on various matrices through the application of phytotechnology.
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Agricobots is a company working in the field of robotic systems to optimize agricultural operations and make farming more precise and efficient.
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LORELUX is a brand of NITEKO, an Apulian company specializing in environmentally sustainable lighting solutions. It stands out for producing lamps made of recyclable polymer, designed for urban spaces.
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Niteko Srl is a design and manufacturing company offering street, industrial, architectural and large area lighting devices with Italian technology.
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Pyrogas Engineering is an innovative startup that has developed a pyrolysis plant that can convert waste into fuel gas.
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Irigom is a company that processes discarded tires and rubber seals by obtaining new products and alternative fuels to traditional ones. Waste is transformed from a problem to a resource.
The Varvaglione wine company has been working in the wine industry since 1921, for four generations, and is one of the emerging realities in the Apulian wine scene.
Itelyum Castiglia is a national leader and international player in industrial waste management and valorization: among the global pioneers of the circular economy, it makes sustainability its strategic axis.
Taranto's BRT project aims to revolutionize urban mobility with a fast and sustainable transportation system, improving connections between major points in the city.
The entire port area of Taranto will be monitored through a network of measurement stations/points, with a defined set of parameters that will be detected systematically over time.
Site and infrastructure development and sustainability of interventions.
Technologies and Processes for Pollutant Abatement and Remediation of Contaminated Sites.
Development of an Italian database of Life Cycle Inventory of Agrifood Products.
Modeling and evaluation of circular scenarios in local contexts. Applications in the sheep supply chain.
