Lara El Khoury
Programs Director
Applications for the second edition of the REAF Ideathon are now closed.
Applications for the REAF Ideathon are now open
The Rural Entrepreneurs in Agri-Food (REAF) program aims at strengthening the business and product viability of innovative startups tackling sustainable rural economic development operating in South Mount Lebanon, Central and West Bekaa. The program will provide the startups with the tools to transform their ideas into sustainable and profitable businesses. REAF’s youth training will enhance their entrepreneurship mentality and entry into the job market.
Applications for the second edition of the REAF Ideathon are now closed.
Applications for the REAF Ideathon are now open
REAF aims at strengthening the socio-economic resilience of individuals in South of Mount Lebanon, Central and West Bekaa through supporting the business model viability of innovative startups in the agrifood, eco-tourism, sustainable agriculture, and circular economy sectors.
REAF will empower youth, women, and people with disabilities in rural areas with a set of skills that will enable them to thrive in their communities, impacting the overall situation in Lebanon
The program is 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).
The REAF program includes:
The program is 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).
Michel Daher Foundation and Rural Entrepreneurs will carry out, along with Berytech, the outreach activities, youth entrepreneurship enablement, ideathons and entrepreneurship support activities to strengthen and sustain the capacity of local communities.
Mobilizing experts to conduct field assessments and current situation analysis.
Launching awareness campaigns.
Making experts available before each incubation phase to support the building and launching of a Minimum Viable Product.
Providing capacity-building training to the selected community stakeholders.
Providing the needed ecosystem linkages.
Mobilizing Berytech’s experts to deliver trainings and clinics in entrepreneurship and soft skills for startups and youth.
Get the required support to build, grow, and enhance your startup, allowing you to overcome the current economic crisis and thrive beyond
Applications for the second edition of the REAF Ideathon are now closed.
Programs Director
Program Manager – REAF
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager
Business Development Specialist – REAF
Senior Visual Designer
Communication & Outreach Coordinator
Communication & Outreach Officer
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Coordinator
Budgeting and Reporting Specialist
Accountant
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