The world joins in.
Lebanon takes part alongside countries around the world, in the same week, with the same energy.
16–22 NOVEMBER 2026Entrepreneurs thrive here
ONE WEEK.
ALL OF LEBANON.
IDEAS IN MOTION.
Seven days of workshops, founder talks, pitch nights and meetups across the country. Whether you are building a company or just starting with an idea, this week is for you.
IDEAS CONNECT.
LEBANON MOVES.
LEBANON MOVES.
BEIRUT✳MOUNT LEBANON✳KESERWAN-JBEIL✳THE NORTH✳AKKAR✳THE BEKAA✳BAALBEK-HERMEL✳THE SOUTH✳NABATIEH✳EVERYWHERE IDEAS BEGIN✳
What is GEW?
One global week.
Built in Lebanon.
Every November, Global Entrepreneurship Week brings people together to start, grow and celebrate new ideas. There is no single organiser: the ecosystem builds the programme, one activity at a time.
Built by the ecosystem.
Universities, startups, companies, investors, NGOs and municipalities each host their own activities.
Open to everyone.
Running a business, working on an idea, or just curious? There is a place for you.
Opportunity has no single address
Great ideas
don’t stop
at Beirut.
From the coast to the mountains, from campuses to town halls, GEW happens wherever people build. This year, every region counts.
All regions
Beirut
Mount Lebanon
Keserwan-Jbeil
North
Akkar
Bekaa
Baalbek-Hermel
South
Nabatieh
Online
Official activities · Lebanon
The programme
is taking shape.
Workshops, founder talks, pitch nights, hackathons, masterclasses. Organisers across Lebanon are adding their activities now, and the full programme will appear right here.
Sign in to GEN.
Use your Global Entrepreneurship Network account, or create one for free.
Add your activity.
Set it to Public, choose Lebanon as the country and add your city.
You are on the map.
Your activity joins Lebanon’s programme and counts toward the national result.
Don’t just watch what’s next.
BE PART
OF BUILDING IT.
Join an activity.
Pick a workshop, a talk or a pitch night. Show up curious, leave with a next step.
Explore the weekHost an activity.
Open your doors, share what you know or run a challenge. Publish it on the GEW platform and it joins Lebanon’s programme.
- Universities and schools
- Incubators and spaces
- Companies
- Investors and banks
- NGOs and municipalities
- Media and creatives
Partner with the week.
Help us reach more people and make more happen, through the programme, outreach or support.
Book a conversationThe 2023 edition
Last time, Lebanon ranked
9th in the world.
Thousands of people, one week, every corner of the country. This year, we are aiming higher.
7,600+
participants
135
activities
30
partner organisations
9th
worldwide
Powered by partners
Nobody builds
what’s next alone.
GEW Lebanon 2026 is hosted by the LEAN Consortium and powered by partners who make the week possible.
Program partners
Shape the activities
Outreach partners
Spread the word
Support partners
Fuel the weekWant your organisation in the week?
Let’s make it happen together.
The ecosystem
Every part of the ecosystem
has a seat at the table.
The organisations bringing GEW Lebanon 2026 to life, from campuses to companies.
Universities and schools
Incubators, accelerators and spaces
Startups and founder communities
Investors, banks and finance
Companies and industry
Government, municipalities and NGOs
International organisations
Media and creative communities
Good to know
Your week,
made simple.
What is Global Entrepreneurship Week?
A worldwide week, every November, where people explore, start and grow new ventures. In Lebanon, organisations across the country run their own activities under one national campaign.
Do I need a business to join?
Not at all. Students, first-time founders, professionals and anyone curious about building something are all welcome.
How do I add my activity?
Sign in to your GEN account, or create one for free. Add your activity, set it to Public and choose Lebanon as the country. It then joins Lebanon’s national programme.
Add your activity ↗Can I take part outside Beirut, or online?
Yes. Activities happen in every region, on campuses, in companies, in municipalities and online.
How can my organisation partner?
Book a short call. We will find the role that fits you best: programme, outreach or support.
Book a conversation ↗
Hosted by the LEAN Consortium.