Clean technologies are taking center stage in creating smarter and more sustainable ways of living in the face of quick evolving environmental challenges. Berytech is catalyzing cleantech innovations through a yearly three-phase program that allows cleantech entrepreneurs grow their startup from an idea into a scalable business.
The very first batch of entrepreneurs has completed the validation phase of Berytech’s Cleanergy Accelerator. Twelve teams continue on to the acceleration phase, with a $15,000 grant to build their minimum viable product (MVP) and get traction.
Berytech has enrolled 23 teams in the first batch of the Cleanergy Accelerator Program, innovating in cleantech in Lebanon. Equipped with a grant of $2,000, the teams will go through 2-month of support to validate their ideas and work on building the foundations of their business.
Lebanon has adopted an ambitious target to cover 30% of its energy consumption from renewables by 2030. This study examines the policy, regulatory, financial and capacity-related challenges to overcome in pursuing such plans.
Key learnings from Berytech’s Cleantech Learning Series 2020, which gathered experts and entrepreneurs in weekly webinars to discuss the challenges in the Cleantech sector and how to innovate solutions in waste management, water and wastewater management and renewable energy.
Berytech designed and developed the Cleanergy program to make sure Lebanon has the most competitive companies innovating in clean technology.
Innovative startups contribute to job creation and sustainable economic development.
Improved policies and business linkages contribute to an enriched ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship in cleantech led by the private sector.
Exchange with like-minded institutions from the Netherlands and Lebanon coupled with dynamic academia contribute to the improvement of the local business environment and private sector development.
As a member of the Global Compact Network Lebanon, Berytech enacts the 10 principles of the UNGC and the Agrytech Accelerator Program falls under Berytech’s mission to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Kingdom of The Netherlands is co-funding the Cleanergy Accelerator Program over the next two years, under Berytech’s ACT Smart Innovation Hub.
The Netherlands supports programs that are aimed at strengthening the Lebanese social infrastructure and improving prospects for the Lebanese.
Indeed, the current situation in Lebanon shows even more than before that innovation and job creation for youth are needed.
“Renewable energy and economic activities that take into account protection of the environment increasingly are priorities worldwide. It is important for Lebanon to be part of innovation and to provide opportunities to its youth to be part of this.”
H.E. Jan Waltmans – Ambassador the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Lebanon
The Cleanergy Accelerator Program is under the ACT Smart Innovation Hub, a new out-of-the-box approach by Berytech aimed at strengthening business advancement and job creation in the Agri-food and Cleantech sectors in Lebanon.
Berytech supports innovations across these sectors by offering startups the resources, knowledge, support, and funding worth around $100K, necessary to scale their ideas and grow them to penetrate international markets. Learn more.
Berytech works with several partners in Lebanon and The Kingdom of The Netherlands, and has network memberships aimed at supporting the startups.
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Supporting Partners
Event Partner
Berytech is Knowledge Partners with AMWAJ, under the Cleanergy Program.
AMWAJ is hosting the AMWAJ 2020 forum in Sin el-Fil, Beirut, from 7 – 9 October 2020. The 2020 edition will catalyze knowledge exchange, promote technical discussions and strengthen partnerships and networks amongst the Mediterranean water, energy and sustainability communities. Learn more.
The Advisory Board consists of prominent professionals, with the main role of advising the Program’s administration and assisting in formulating and implementing its strategic priorities. The Board members also play an important role in setting the Program standards and providing feedback on the market. Moreover, the Advisory Board is an integral component of the Program’s linkage to the Agri-Food and Cleantech sectors; the members act as ambassadors of the Program within their communities and beyond.
Chairman and CEO of Berytech
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The team includes professionals in their sectors, backed by Berytech’s community.
