The MENAKH Climate Forum is a transformative 3-day experience uniting climate change-makers from different corners of the MENA regions. This forum brings together a vibrant mix of creatives, policy influencers, innovators, and other activists who are leading the charge against climate change in their communities. The experience is designed to ignite powerful partnerships, catalyze solutions, build impactful networks, and exchange knowledge and perspectives.
MENAKH is financed by the Kingdom of the Netherlands and implemented by Berytech.
Social Media Activists
Writers and Journalists
Artists and Performers
Climate Researchers
Policy Influencers
Innovators (ex: engineers, tech developers)
Acquire the tools and knowledge to make a bigger difference in your community.
Join forces with fellow climate changemakers to ripple the reach of your initiatives.
Access the latest insights and trends from climate and business experts.
Gain media exposure and strengthen your communication skills and amplify your impact.
Get ready to take on these challenges:
Access to Fresh Water
Green Finance
Renewable Energy Accessibility
Food Security
Closes by September 25
This phase involves the submission of applications by climate changemakers from across the region, allowing them to showcase their work and aspirations for selection.
Twenty changemakers will be chosen based on their contributions and potential in climate action, representing diverse countries from across the region.
Selected candidates will undergo briefing and support for travel arrangements to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
Over three days in Egypt, the selected changemakers will engage in collaborative sessions, expanding their knowledge, sharing ideas, and building a strong network to innovate for climate solutions.
Participants will be expected to apply their newly acquired tools and knowledge to enhance their climate initiatives, measure their impact, and report their progress to the MENAKH team.
MENA region, including eligible nations such as Lebanon, Jordan, Palestinian Territories, Iraq, Egypt, GCC countries, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco.
Laying the Groundwork
Empowering Startups for a Sustainable Tomorrow
TESSA is funded by Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo and co-funded by the Gouvernement Princier – Principauté de Monaco. The project is implemented by ICU in partnership with Enea, Elis Innovation Hub, Fondation Diane, and Berytech.
Application deadline: May 11, 2024
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IdeaLab is part of Berytech’s Partner Growth Program under the ACT Smart Innovation Hub. Partner Growth was launched to enable five Support Organizations in different Lebanese regions, for three consecutive years, to source entrepreneurs with innovative solutions in the agrifood and clean technology sectors, assist them in ideating and validating their solutions through the IdeaLab Program, and initiate them to apply and join the Agrytech or Clyntech Accelerators and grow their businesses.
Your idea or solution should embody a potential innovation in technology or the business model, avoiding any sense of being over-represented or clichéd. Moreover, the idea should carry significant impact, whether it’s on economic, social, environmental, or other relevant aspects.
By integrating one of the various technology components within your product, service, or process. This includes components such as hardware, software, IOT, low tech, biotechnology and life science, robotics and animation, nanotechnology, etc.
Berytech Mathaf
Damascus Street, Museum District
Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon
+961 (1) 61 25 00
Berytech Mar Roukoz
Saint Joseph University
Sciences & Technology Campus
Dekwaneh, Mount Lebanon
+961 (4) 53 30 40
Berytech BDD 1294
Bechara El Khoury Street
Beirut Digital District
Bachoura, Beirut, Lebanon
+961 (1) 64 95 55
P.O. Box
11-7503 Riad el Solh, 1107 2240 Beirut, Lebanon