Mediterranean and European regions struggle to develop competitive AI capabilities and attract AI investment without coordinated regional strategy

Policymakers, researchers, and startups across the Mediterranean region lack a unified approach to AI development, causing them to fall behind North American and Asian AI hubs in talent retention, funding access, and technological advancement. Current fragmented national efforts fail to create the critical mass of resources, talent, and investment needed to build indigenous AI ecosystems that can compete globally and retain homegrown innovation.