GeoLab and MDI signed an MoU in order to enhance their cooperation and tap into each other's expertise. The purpose of this agreement is to develop academic and educational cooperation, establish a collaborative program in educational and professional programs for the youth across the Mediterranean with a special emphasis on ICT, such as game development, Internet of Things (IoT) and mobile applications, as well as other activities related to Economic and Regional Development, Tourism and Security, and business facilitation and entrepreneurship, between the two institutions and to cooperate in their mutual interest for a range of higher educational activities.

The Mediterranean Development Initiative (MDI) is a not-for-profit organization headquartered in Tunisia with a mission to increase prosperity and opportunities for the people of the Mediterranean region by contributing to its economic and social development through innovative and sustainable projects. The primary goal of the MDI is to work towards inclusive economic growth and competitiveness of the Mediterranean region with a special focus on Youth inclusion and digital skills, and women entrepreneurship.