Apply before October 17, 2024
Cluster Elevate: Building Financial & Sustainable Success
Join the EuroMed Clusters Forward Academy, a three-day in-person training program designed to help clusters in the South Mediterranean region strengthen their financial strategies and ensure long-term sustainability. This academy is organized by Berytech in collaboration with the Economic Research Forum (ERF) as part of the EuroMed Cluster Forward project.
Apply before October 20, 2024
About the Cluster Elevate Academy
It’s an intensive program offering up to 6 clusters the tools to build solid financial plans, monetize services, and plan for long-term growth. Over 15 Cluster Managers and Board Members – from 6 different clusters, will benefit from up to 24 hours of expert-led sessions, field visits, and inter-cluster collaboration and networking, focusing on financial management, resource optimization, and sustainable business models.
Berytech will cover all travel, accommodation, and training costs for participants.
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
- Financial Sustainability & Monetization: Equip clusters with tools for budgeting, financial planning, and diversifying revenue through services, grants, and memberships.
- Financial Management: Master budgeting, revenue mapping, and resource allocation for long-term growth.
- Sustainable Growth: Develop strategic financial plans with KPIs to ensure adaptability and track success.
Academy Dates:
November 26, 27, 28, 2024
Location:
Cairo, Egypt
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.
Apply before October 20, 2024
Eligibility
Criteria
- Cluster from Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, or Morocco.
- Operate in sectors like Primary & Food Industries, Service Industries, Traditional Industries, ICT & Mid/High Tech Industries, and Creative Industries.
- Be registered on the ECCP platform.
- Have a defined mission & management team and clear financial challenges to address.
- Mandatory participation: If selected, your participation in all sessions of the academy is mandatory.
Selection
Criteria
- Having 3 participants per cluster (Cluster manager + 2 board members ideally)
- Balance between the 7 eligible countries
- Balance between the eligible sectors
- Financial challenges that are addressed by the academy
- Motivation 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 ECF
Berytech is the implementing partner in Lebanon of EuroMed Clusters Forward (ECF) which is funded by the European Union and coordinated by Anima Investment Network with three implementing partners and nine affiliates from the Euromed region.
ECF is a 4-year project that aims at fostering cluster excellence, promoting inclusive innovation, enhancing sustainable growth, driving economic diversification, and boosting employment in the Euromed region.