IdeaLab

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Bring your Ideas to the right place

Welcome to ACIE’s Idealab Validation Program for early-stage Agrifoodtech and Cleantech startups.

Join our 2-month Idealab program and to create and turn your startup idea into a successful business.

Apply now to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey.
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The Program

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2-Month Intensive Program

Weekly workshops, clinics, expert sessions, concierge coaching, business follow-up, demo day...

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Product / Market Validation

Idealab can help you to validate your product or service by analyzing your market and understanding your customer needs.

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Personalized Coaching & Mentoring

Personalized coaching & mentoring from experienced mentors and industry experts. All the guidance you need to turn your idea into a business.

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Grant Program

Financial support is provided through our grant program with grants up to $1,500 for your startup.

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Pitching Demo Day

Idealab hosts a pitching demo day at the end of the program, where you can highlight your products or services to potential investors, mentors, and other stakeholders.

INTRODUCING IDEALAB

At Idealab, we are here to help agrifoodtech and cleantech startups validate their ideas and bring their products to market. Our two-month program at the Asher Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (ACIE) aims to launch business in the agrifoodtech and cleantech sectors.

ACIE’s experience in incubating and accelerating startups, combined with USEK’s resources and network, Idealab is the perfect program for agrifoodtech and cleantech startups looking to succeed in the Lebanese and regional markets.
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  • IS THIS PROGRAM FOR YOU?

    To join the program you will need:

  • At least two co-founders

  • At least one co-founder residing full-time in Lebano

  • A multidisciplinary and complementary teamn

  • A commitment to grow your business

  • A tech-based idea in agrifoodtech
    or cleantech innovation sectors

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Timeline

Apply Now!

Applications are open to the IdeaLab two-months program. Deadline for application: October 15, 2023

Small Talk

Small Talk with Cedar Environmental CEO and Environmental Expert, Ziad Abi Chaker, on October 4th at USEK at 5 PM

Online Info Session

Online information session to learn more about IdeaLab on September 22nd at 4 PM

Ideate With Us

Don’t have an idea yet? Sign up for our three-day ideathon on October 6, 7, 8, 2023. Apply before October 1, 2023.

Our Partners

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Idealab is a program designed to support and empower agrifoodtech and cleantech startups in validating their ideas and bringing their products to market. It offers a two-month intensive program at the Asher Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (ACIE) that helps entrepreneurs in the agri-food and cleantech sectors build and grow their businesses.

The Asher Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (ACIE) is experienced in incubating and accelerating startups. It serves as the host for the Idealab program and provides valuable resources, mentorship, and a conducive environment for startups to thrive.

The Asher Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (ACIE) is experienced in incubating and accelerating startups. It serves as the host for the Idealab program and provides valuable resources, mentorship, and a conducive environment for startups to thrive.

The Idealab program lasts for two months. During this period, startups go through an intensive and focused program to refine their ideas, validate their business models, and develop strategies to enter the market successfully.

Idealab is specifically tailored for startups operating in the agrifoodtech and cleantech sectors. Entrepreneurs with innovative ideas or early-stage startups seeking guidance and support to bring their products to market can apply. The specific eligibility criteria and application process is upon inquiry or through the ACIE website.

Batch 1 Startups