Partners

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) is an internationally renowned research and education university. Since its foundation in 1880, VU Amsterdam has stood for scientific and value-driven education, research and knowledge transfer, which encourages free and open communications and ideas. And we work to build a better world for people and the planet. With 31,704 students and 4,260 staff members, VU Amsterdam comprises of 9 faculties, including biomedical sciences and humanities disciplines. With our expertise, open mindedness, enterprising spirit and multidisciplinary approach, we work on developing sustainable solutions that impact society. We focus on four profiling themes: Human Health and Life Sciences, Science for Sustainability, Connected World, and Governance for Society.

The Innovation and Development Institute of the University of Ljubljana (IRI UL) is a research and development organisation that actively co-designs, creates and disseminates technological and societal solutions tailored to people and the environment. In line with our mission, we identify the needs of the economy, design and manage international research and development projects within the framework of EU programmes, and support the implementation of project results into practice. In cooperation with industry, NGOs, government institutions and other non-academic actors, we create a bridge between university knowledge and the needs of society and the environment.

Federation of Businessmen for Support and Development – IRADA is an association of Lebanese businessmen and professionals established in 2013, representing around 250 businesses in many sectors. IRADA uses the expertise and employment potential of its members to support and develop their community. IRADA develops programs that enhance socio-economic development of society such as: KHOUBOURAT, Taalam, and Tafawwaq.

KHOUBOURAT, the leading program at IRADA, is a Human resources program aiming at matching job seekers with employers within its member companies and the community at large, and to assist candidates in their curriculum vitae writing, career guidance and skills enhancement at no cost.

INMAA is a locally-based Lebanese NGO that was founded in 2003 and is officially registered with the Ministry of Interior Affairs under registration number 146/AD. INMAA primarily focuses its efforts on 4 key areas: Healthcare, Emergency Response, Education, Food Security and Livelihoods. In aim of institutionalized its services, INMAA runs 4 Healthcare facilities along with a school. Its interventions and ongoing programs extend beyond these core areas, as its also works on building capacity for youth who have been out of school, vocational training programs (TVET), not to mention providing psychosocial support, with the main focus on the marginalized groups and people with disabilities.

CIS Group is the leading technical and vocational education and training accredited group in Lebanon. CIS comes from a long way of nurturing vocational education since 1991. To date we have catered to the need of over 30,000 students with over 26 fully equipped branches spread over Lebanon.
Our services include: (Technical Education (BP- BT- TS – LT) – Training Courses – Professional Practice Programs- Incubation- Career Guidance- Mentoring and Coaching – Consultancy -Institutional Capacity Building )
CIS College has partnered with tens of local and international NGOs to provide vocational trainings for thousands of students and vulnerable entities since 2012 and up until the present day, with a dedicated team for soliciting, training and linking the beneficiaries with the job market in collaboration with numerous NGOs.

Founded in 2002, Berytech is an internationally certified organization facilitating the inception and growth of innovative businesses in the technology and knowledge, green, blue, and social economies. It designs, manages, and implements sector-based entrepreneurship programs and services. It also offers tailored support for financially and sustainably viable businesses in a people-centric environment. 

With a solid traction in creating spin-offs, novel ventures, and regional scale ups, Berytech is a pioneer in cultivating an all-inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem, ensuring innovation, sustainability, and impact across the growth journey.   

Throughout the years, the organization has hosted and supported more than 6,000 entrepreneurs, with over 2,500 startups and SMEs entering new markets. Berytech boasts a track record of more than 40 programs,  serving as a driving force for local and regional sustainable development.