Berytech proudly announces the launch of the Fourth Batch of the REAF Ideathon, a transformative event designed to empower entrepreneurs, startups, and early-stage SMEs. This initiative offers a platform to turn innovative ideas into sustainable businesses while addressing critical challenges in rural communities.
Mark Your Calendar and Apply Today
The Fourth Batch of the REAF Ideathon will take place on January 18–19, 2025, at Berytech Mar Roukoz.
Applications Deadline: January 2, 2025
Apply Here: https://berytech.org/events/reaf-ideathon-fourth-edition/
Targeted Regions
This edition focuses on key rural areas, including:
- Hasbaya: Chebaa and neighboring villages at the base of Mount Hermon
- Southern Baalbeck: From Riyak to Baalbeck, including villages along the Zahle-Baalbeck main road
- South Mount Lebanon
- Central and West Bekaa
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible teams must consist of at least two Lebanese co-founders, one of whom is aged between 18 and 35 years. Additionally, projects must address socio-economic challenges and present innovative solutions in the agrifood, sustainable agriculture, circular economy, renewable energy, or waste management sectors.
Why Join the REAF Ideathon?
Participating in the REAF Ideathon provides a unique opportunity to refine your business ideas with the guidance of expert mentors. It also allows you to compete for a spot in the prestigious 8-month REAF Incubation Program, which offers tailored business development support, access to funding opportunities, and a wealth of resources to help transform innovative ideas into thriving, impactful ventures.
About REAF
Rural Entrepreneurs in Agri-Food (REAF) program that aims at strengthening the socio-economic resilience of individuals in South of Mount-Lebanon, Central and West Bekaa through supporting the business model viability of startups in the agri-food, eco-tourism, sustainable agriculture, and circular economy sectors.
The program is funded by The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in partnership with Berytech, within the framework of the project Strengthening Agriculture, Local Communities, and Small and Medium Enterprises (ACE).
