Berytech Meetups is a program powered by the Global Innovation of Science and Technology network (GIST), initiated by the U.S. Department of State, aiming at building a strong and vibrant network of entrepreneurs in Lebanon focusing on science and technology.
Two recent Berytech Meetups sessions covered the importance of social ventures in the Lebanese context, the need to use science and technology for social and environmental good, and the different opportunities presented to social entrepreneurs by the ecosystem in general and Berytech in particular.
Berytech is a Global Innovation through Science and Technology – GIST Innovation Hub in Lebanon, joining a vibrant network of programs that nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators through training.
Building a network of entrepreneurs in Lebanon focusing on science and technology
Catalyzing networking and entrepreneurial skills to build durable, long-term, supportive networks
Providing resources that entrepreneurs in Lebanon can use to adapt to their unique sets of social, political and economic circumstances through talks, networking, skills building, mentoring, support, and idea sharing
The U.S. Department of State’s Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) initiative empowers young innovators through networking, skills building, mentoring, and access to financing to develop startup solutions that address economic and development challenges.
Since 2011, GIST has engaged with science and technology innovators and entrepreneurs in 136 emerging economies around the world, providing training and resources to help them build successful startups. This is done through competitions, startup trainings, and interactive online programs, implemented by AAAS, Global Entrepreneurship Network, VentureWell.
“Berytech has been an active and engaged partner in the U.S. State Department GIST Innovation Hub program since September 2016. Berytech consistently holds well attended and engaged groups of innovators at their site who participate in a lively online conversation. Working with Berytech to further the goals of the GIST program has been a very rewarding partnership.”
Mary Silver, Program Officer, VentureWell
For 2020, Berytech Meetups are organized through 5 series tackling 5 major issues for Lebanon and the MENA region.
SERIES 1 / 4 MEETUPS
Building a vital safety net for MENA populations
SERIES 2 / 2 MEETUPS
A light at the end of the tunnel
SERIES 3 / 2 MEETUPS
Free electricity in a country of no electricity
SERIES 4 / 2 MEETUPS
A light at the end of the Tunnel
SERIES 5 / 2 MEETUPS
The future of the Lebanese workforce
Berytech organized several community meetups around interesting subjects in science and technology and hosted three guest speakers to share their knowledge and expertise with a passionate audience. The topics included Artificial Intelligence and FinTech.
Meet the team organizing the 2020 series of the Berytech Meetups powered by GIST
