Apply before August 31st, 2025
Cluster Elevate 2.0: Accelerating Market Access & Strategic Growth for South Med Clusters
Join the second edition of the EuroMed Clusters Forward Academy, a three-day in-person training program designed to help clusters in the South Mediterranean region expand their market reach, build strategic partnerships, and enhance their visibility. Organized by Berytech as part of the EuroMed Clusters Forward project, the academy supports the long-term growth of high-impact clusters across the region.
Apply by August 31st, 2025 (selection on rolling basis)
About the Cluster Elevate Academy
Cluster Elevate is a 3-day in-person academy designed for up to 8 clusters from the South Mediterranean region. It focuses on helping cluster managers and board members strengthen their market access strategies, develop business opportunities, and build regional and international partnerships.
Participants will engage in expert-led workshops, field visits, and B2B matchmaking sessions aimed at practical growth and visibility.
🎯 90% of participation costs—including travel ✈️, accommodation 🏨, and training 📚—are covered by Berytech.
*Places are limited and filled on a rolling basis. Early application is encouraged.
AGENDA
Thursday - july 20, 2023
4:00 PM sharp Introduction
4:10 PM – 4:40 PM My kids have replaced me with ChatGPT, how Generative AI will disrupt business in 2024
By Dr. Albert Meige, Associate Director at Arthur D. Little and Global Director at BlueShift Institute
4:40 PM – 4:45 PM Q&A with Dr. Albert Meige
4:45 PM – 4:55 PM Overview of the Generative AI Market and Trends for 2024
By Eric Hazan, Senior Partner at McKinsey and Company
4:55 PM – 5:00 PM Q&A with Eric Hazan
5:00 PM – 5:20 PM AI and Generative AI Advances
By Pierre-Louis Xech, AI Academic Programs & Partnership EMEA at Meta AI
5:20 PM – 5:25 PM – Q&A with Pierre-Louis Xech
5:25 PM – 5:35 PM Metaverse immersive experience on RLTY platform
By Thibault Mathieu, Founder at Wilkins-Avenue
5:35 PM – 5:40 PM Q&A with Thibault Mathieu
5:45 pm – 6:00 pm Networking Session
Program Goals and Objectives
📈 Market Access & Expansion Learn how to enter new markets, identify growth opportunities, and build a roadmap for regional scaling.
🤝 Strategic Partnerships Connect with industry and likeminded partners through B2B matchmaking and collaboration sessions.
🌍 Cluster Visibility Boost your visibility using tools like B2Match and build a marketing strategy to position your cluster internationally.
Academy Dates:
October 13–15, 2025
Location:
Beirut, Lebanon
*Places are limited and filled on a rolling basis. Early application is encouraged.
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.
Apply by August 31st, 2025 (selection on rolling basis)
Eligibility
Criteria
Who can apply:
- Cluster organizations based in Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, or Morocco
- Clusters focusing on Industries across : Primary & Food Industries, Traditional Industries, ICT & Mid Tech, Healthcare, Logistics, Green Sectors Engineering & Construction sectors.
- Registered on the ECCP platform
- Have a clear mission, active management team, and defined business development or partnership challenges
- Able to commit to full participation throughout the 3-day program
Selection
Criteria
- Up to 2 participants per cluster (senior management and board members)
- Sectoral and geographical balance
- Demonstrated readiness to scale and pursue new markets
- Clear articulation of challenges and expectations
Academy Goals
By participating in this academy, more than 15 cluster managers and board members representing 5 clusters from the South Med region (Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco) will be better equipped with knowledge and tools to understand and map their value chains, identify opportunities, and build strategies to attract new members, improve sectoral efficiency, diversify their service offering and increase the competitiveness of their members.
About EuroMed Clusters Forward
Berytech is the implementing partner in Lebanon for the EuroMed Clusters Forward program, funded by the European Union and coordinated by ANIMA Investment Network, alongside 3 implementing partners and 9 affiliates from across the Euromed region.