The ongoing conflict in Lebanon is placing immense pressure on local business owners and founders. In an effort to support the local startup ecosystem, SmartESA has partnered with its alumni startup ToRead to roll out a targeted crisis management initiative. Utilizing the Taallam educational platform, the entities have released the “Lebanon Emergency Response Guide,” a rapid-learning program designed to help entrepreneurs navigate the current situation while minimizing operational and financial losses.
Quick Facts
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Free online crisis management course.
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Arabic language video content under 90 minutes.
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Includes verifiable certificate and community access.
Mitigating Business Disruptions During the Lebanon Conflict
As the current war forces companies to rethink their survival strategies, rapid access to actionable advice is critical. The newly launched Lebanon Emergency Response Guide provides immediate, structured guidance tailored specifically for the local market.
By condensing the curriculum into a 60 to 90-minute format, the program acknowledges the time constraints and intense stress facing business leaders. The goal is to equip founders with practical steps to safeguard their assets, adapt their operations, and limit their exposure to severe economic shocks.
Building Startup Resilience Through Shared Resources
Accessibility remains a priority for the initiative. The course is offered entirely for free and is delivered completely in Arabic to ensure maximum reach across the local entrepreneurial community.
Beyond the video instruction, participants receive a verifiable certificate containing a QR code upon completion. Furthermore, enrollment grants founders access to a dedicated online group where they can share emerging opportunities, pool crucial resources, and establish a localized support network to weather the current disruptions.
About SmartESA and ToRead
SmartESA is a Beirut-based startup incubator and accelerator affiliated with ESA Business School, focused on fostering entrepreneurship and innovation within Lebanon. ToRead, a SmartESA alumni startup, operates the Taallam platform, providing digital education solutions and accessible online learning infrastructure for the region.
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