Lebanon Innovate
Nurturing Innovation Through Intellectual Property and Knowledge Transfer
What is Lebanon Innovate?
Lebanon Innovate is a 42-month program funded by the European Union to revitalize the Lebanese entrepreneurial ecosystem and productive sectors. Guided by an innovation roadmap, the program fosters innovation through supporting Intellectual Property (IP) and knowledge transfer, paving the way for Lebanon to become a knowledge-driven digital nation at the forefront of innovation.
What to know about Lebanon Innovate?
Driving Innovation and Competitiveness in Lebanon
Lebanon Innovate strengthens the national innovation ecosystem by enhancing the competitiveness of key sectors: agrifood, healthcare, and ICT. It builds the capacity of stakeholders to generate and commercialize knowledge, fosters partnerships between academia and industry, and creates linkages with European partners and diaspora networks to expand into international markets.
Our Impact
8
Technology Transfer & Grants Offices to be created in universities
2
LIRA National Program Editions to be implemented
35+
Matchmaking opportunities between local and European Stakeholders
50+
European Union Networks to be mapped and mobilized for collaborations
180K
In Support Grants And Technical Assistance For Universities
40+
Deans & Executivs to receive capacity building
100K
In grants for researchers and innovators
30+
R&D Industry Representatives to receive capacity building
3
Knowledge Innovation Communities to be developed and trained
20
Spin Offs to be created
8+
Soft-landing Missions to be organized between Lebanon & Europe
1
National Knowledge Virtual Platform with 75+ stakeholders
Who's Behind Lebanon Innovate
Krystel Khalil
Programs Director
Yvona Nehme
Communication & Outreach Coordinator
Emma Shaffu
Director of Communication & Outreach
Nadine Slim
Program Manager
Nour Rizkallah
Senior Programs Officer
