Join Lebanon Connect: Empowering Partnerships, Advancing Innovation

About Lebanon Connect 

Lebanon Connect is your gateway to impactful partnerships between Lebanese innovators, researchers, and EU stakeholders. Join us for a two-day online training program designed to foster impactful partnerships between Lebanese innovators, researchers, and EU stakeholders. This academy connects participants across academia, industry, and the diaspora, equipping them with the expertise and resources needed to advance research, technology, and innovation.

Apply before February 26, 2025

Key Details 

• Date: 11 – 12 march 2025 

• Place: Online Matchmaking

• Platform: B2Match (ensuring seamless registration and interaction) 

Goals and Objectives 

The core objective of Lebanon Connect is to facilitate the integration of Lebanese talents — including researchers, innovators, R&D departments, and academia — into global value chains, particularly within the EU. This way, leveraging the expertise and global connections of the Lebanese diaspora, the events seek to boost Lebanon’s innovation ecosystem while ensuring that EU industries benefit from the unique expertise and solutions developed in Lebanon. 

Key Sectors Covered: 

Why Participate? 

• Develop Strategic EU Partnerships: Collaborate with European institutions for joint research and development. 

• Accelerate Technology Transfer: Turn Lebanese research into market-ready solutions. 

• Build Sustainable Alliances: Form long-term business partnerships that support economic growth and build lasting networking opportunities. 

• Gain Visibility: Showcase your innovations on an international stage for funding and recognition. 

• Develop Skills: Join workshops led by EU experts to stay ahead in technological trends. 

Who Should Join? 

• Academia & Research Institutions – Seeking global collaboration. 

• Innovators & Researchers – Looking to commercialize ideas and find partners. 

• Business Support Organizations (BSOs) – Supporting the innovation ecosystem. 

• Companies & Industry Representatives – Interested in R&D partnerships. 

• EU Stakeholders & Diaspora Members – Exploring new opportunities in Lebanon. 

Event Formats: 

• Online: The Lebanon Connect event allows online participation, allowing attendees to join and engage from anywhere. 

• Event Activities  

• Matchmaking 

• Workshops & Networking: Participate in interactive sessions and roundtable discussions. 

• Project Pitches: Pitch to potential partners and investors. 

How to Participate: 

Lebanon Connect is organized as part of the Lebanon Innovate initiative. The Lebanon Innovate Program supports transforming university innovations and technological discoveries into market-ready products and commercial ventures to enhance Lebanon’s productive sectors.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of Lebanon Connect and create meaningful, global partnerships.