Native Nurseries: Conserving the Native Trees
February 28, 2023
Native Nurseries is a company that believes in using native trees and shrubs in landscaping to increase resilience because they are adapted to local environmental
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GRADE A+, Upcycling Sheep Wool Blankets
February 13, 2023
GRADE A+ is a startup working to upcycle sheep wool blankets after discovering their unique features: breathable, soft, elastic, and hypoallergenic. In June 2021, founder Jocelyne
Wave Bike, E-bicycle Subscription
February 10, 2023
In the absence of proper infrastructure and public transport, Wave is providing a transport solution to provide commuters with a healthy and stress-free experience of
GIMED: ‘Vamos Todos’, An Eco-tourism Project That Promotes & Encourages The Love of Nature in Lebanon
November 10, 2022
Mark Aoun founder of Vamos Todos speaks of his experience in the GIMED program.
Berytech Organizes The Green Innovation Days: Towards A Circular Future
October 14, 2022
Berytech organized the Green Innovation Days 2022 #GrID2022 on October 11, 12, and 13 at Le Royal Hotel, Dbayeh, funded by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Beirut and the ENI CBC MED.
Green Innovation Days 2022: Towards A Circular Future
September 27, 2022
Berytech is organizing the first edition of the Green Innovation Days 2022 #GrID2022 in Lebanon, on October 11, 12, and 13 at Le Royal Hotel Dbayeh focusing on circularity, sustainable development and innovation in clean technology.
Exposing The Links Between Circular Economy & Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
September 14, 2022
Circular Economy and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are two trending buzz terms you likely come across in your work without realizing the full extent of their benefits and interconnectedness. Let’s define them and explore how the circular economy can, directly and indirectly, support 15 of the 17 SDGs.
GIMED Program: Four Green Startups Move To the incubation Phase
September 1, 2022
Berytech organized a pitching event for twelve green startups who were part of the coaching phase of the GIMED Support Program for Green Startups.
Green Innovation Intellectual Property Rights Guidebook
May 7, 2022
The Green Innovation Intellectual Property Rights Guidebook that was developed by Dr. Farah Al Zein and her team focuses on the environment and circular economy-related innovations.
GIMED Support Program for Green Startups Selects 17 Solutions
January 14, 2022
Berytech organized a pitching event for 25 startups who are part of the GIMED Support Program for Green Startups. 17 solutions were selected to receive training and coaching, access to business support, grants, and funding opportunities, international and regional B2B meetings and trade deals, in additions to a diversified network of green partners, investors, entrepreneurs and professionals.
Zoom In: Urban Hives, Gardens in Parking Lots
December 13, 2021
What They Do: The Urban Hives is a public intervention that introduces gardens to parking lots using a low-cost, modular structure. The structure enables urban
GIMED: Over 150 participants at the EcoSwitch Festival, the first annual event for Green Enterprises in Lebanon
December 8, 2021
The first annual EcoSwitch Festival for eco-entrepreneurs in Lebanon welcomed over 65 online participants and 80 people at the physical networking event, the Beirut Digital District, where they got the chance to meet and exchange collaboration proposals.
ZOOM IN: Wave, Smart Bicycle
December 8, 2021
Wave offers the smart bicycle as a solution to problems like pollution, congestion and lack of exercise to people living in cities all around the MENA region. The startup has a subscription-based model following the successful Northwestern European model. However, it has tailormade its app, bike, and service to suit the culture, environment and climate of the region.
ZOOM IN: Sofra, Biodegradable Disposable Tableware
November 23, 2021
Sofra offers bio-based and biodegradable disposable tableware products based on food processing wastes. Sofra use 100% natural ingredients and their production process has low energy consumption.
ZOOM IN: Lebanon Waste Management, Recycling Un-recyclables
November 16, 2021
Operating since 2019, Lebanon Waste Management (LWM) is a sorting facility that treats dry solid waste. LWM uses unrecyclable waste to make RE-tiles: recyclable, re-purposed, durable, eco-friendly, and customizable bricks and tiles.