5 – 7 May
Are you a team of innovators working in agrifood, eco-tourism, and circular economy sectors with direct socio-economic impact? Apply to the second edition of the REAF Ideathon and get the chance to benefit from an 8-month incubation program with tailored capacity-building activities, business development services, technical assistance, coaching, and in-kind grants.
Applications are now closed.
Under the Rural Entrepreneurs in Agri-Food (REAF) program, 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), Berytech is organizing the second edition of the REAF Ideathon to support selected participants grow their business.
Held over three consecutive days, the second edition of the REAF Ideathon is an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs and startups, working on innovative solutions in the sectors of agrifood, eco-tourism, sustainable agriculture, and circular economy, operating in South Mount Lebanon, Central and West Bekaa, solving real problems/challenges in rural communities to enhance their concept, receive support, and pitch their proposed solutions to a panel of judges to get the chance to be selected to join the 8-month REAF Incubation program.
Get all the information you need to enhance your solution.
Receive support from mentors and experts.
Pitch your solution to the jury and receive expert feedback to enhance your idea.
15 winners
+ ACCESS THE VALIDATION & PRE-INCUBATION PHASE OF THE PROGRAM
15 winners of the second edition of the REAF Ideathon will be incubated for three months receiving technical and business support. Following this phase, eight startups will proceed to the next incubation phase and receive up to $4,500 to build and launch their minimum viable product – MVP.
You are encouraged to apply if you are a team:
The process:
3:00 PM REAF Introduction and Challenges Presentation
3:30 PM Panel on Rural Development with Existing Startups
4:00 PM Applicants Introduction Followed by an Icebreaker
5:00 PM Networking Break Followed by Dinner
5:30 PM Ideation Workshop
9:30 AM Lean Model Canvas Workshop
11:30 AM Practical Exercises on Scatching their Solution
1:30 PM Lunch Break
2:00 PM Business & Product Clinics
6:00 PM Dinner
6:30 PM Pitching Workshop
9:30 AM Pitching Clinics
1:30 PM Lunch Break
2:00 PM Pitch Rehearsal
3:30 PM Deadline to Submit Pitch Deck
4:00 PM Final Pitching in front of the Jury
6:00 PM Dinner and End Note
By the end of the second edition of the REAF Ideathon, all startups will have to present a 3-minute pitch presenting their proposed solution to the specific challenges in the form of sustainable business model to a jury of experts followed by a 5-minute Q/A.
Start your application
Applications for the second edition of the REAF Ideathon are now closed.
Deadline To Apply: April 25, 2023, at 5:00PM (Beirut Time)
The event will be held physically at Berytech. You will receive all the needed information once you are selected among the teams.
No, you do not need to pay for transportation or accommodation during the REAF Ideathon. These expenses are covered by the organizers.
As a team, you are expected to present a pitch deck about your suggested business model for your solution in a 3-minute pitch.
To participate you need to be a team of at least 2 people. We recommend having 3 members in your team with different backgrounds.
Yes. You will have plenty of free time to work on your solution, you just need to make sure to attend all the workshops and be ready for check-in so that the team doesn’t get dismissed from the competition.
The REAF Ideathon is organized by Berytech under the Rural Entrepreneurs in Agri-Food (REAF) program.
If you have any questions or need information, feel free to email us at reaf@berytech.org.
As a member of the Global Compact Network Lebanon, Berytech enacts the 10 principles of the UNGC and the REAF program falls under Berytech’s mission to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.