The Lebanese Entrepreneurship Acceleration Network (LEAN) has officially launched in Lebanon, bringing together eight institutions focused on strengthening the country’s startup ecosystem and supporting Lebanese founders.
The launch was marked by a signing ceremony at Beirut Digital District’s Boardrooms. LEAN was first envisioned in 2023 and aims to combine the partners’ expertise, networks and resources to create more opportunities for startups locally and internationally, according to the announcement.
Its founding institutions are Talal and Madiha Zein AUB Innovation Park, Beirut Digital District, the Asher Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at USEK, Berytech, BIAT Balamand Business Innovation Center, Endeavor Lebanon, LAU Engine and SmartESA.
The network also has strategic advisory support from H.E. Dr. Kamal Shehadi.
Source: LinkedIn
