The overall objective of this project is bridging the gap between the innovation needs ofindustry and the supply of universities by establishing a “University Chair on Innovation” in 5 MEDA Countries. The project has been identified because of the emphasis in MEDA countries on the role of education in the need to create a workforce that is comfortable with technology and capable of knowledge work. Further, the long-term goal of the governments is to create an innovative entrepreneurial society and it recognizes the need for change at all levels in the education system. The specific objectives are: "1. Establishing a university Chair on innovation in the MEDA Region2. Developing Technology Transfer Policy and Training the Chair Operators3.Initiating a re-skilling program on innovation4. EU MEDA Twinning MSc Thesis program5. Developing an EU-MEDA Virtual Environment and Strategy for university-Industry Cooperation in innovation"