For nearly two decades, IRALEB’s LIRA competition has acted as a critical platform for fostering innovation by uniting Lebanese academic and industry talent to tackle real-world challenges. With valuable support from Berytech and funding by the European Union under the Lebanon Innovate initiative, the program continues to strengthen its role as a launchpad for promising startups.

A defining feature of the competition is its focus on advancing early-stage innovations—helping participants refine prototypes and prepare them for the next stages of development. Through Berytech’s mentorship, resources, and collaborative ecosystem, startups are well-equipped to progress toward market-ready solutions during a comprehensive 35-month incubation period.