Ideation Workshop RFP – Idealab Batch 5 Outreach

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ACIE IdeaLab Batch 5 – Ideation Workshop

The Asher Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ACIE) at USEK is an incubator, established in 2017 located at USEK, that empowers youth and Lebanese individuals, by providing expertise and knowledge to stimulate new ventures in Lebanon all while connecting them with like-minded people.

Berytech has partnered up with the ACIE to bring to life phase I of the ACT Smart Innovation Hub in the North Mount Lebanese region, under the name of IdeaLab. 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

IdeaLab is a validation program supporting 10 early-stage ideas in testing and refining their business ideas. The program provides workshops, one-on-one clinics, and hands-on support to help startups validate assumptions, understand their market, and develop a viable business model. Participants receive a $1,500 prototyping grant to build and test their solutions, along with access to a network of experts, mentors, and industry stakeholders to accelerate their growth.

As part of the outreach phase for Batch 5, we are organizing an Ideation Workshop to help aspiring entrepreneurs shape and validate their business ideas.

SERVICE PROVIDER RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE OF WORK
The selected trainer will deliver a hands-on Ideation Workshop aimed at engaging and equipping aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools and mindset needed to explore and define impactful business ideas in AgriFoodTech and CleanTech.
Workshop Details
  • Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
  • Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Location: USEK Kaslik Campus
Workshop Focus Areas:
  • Introduction to entrepreneurship and innovation
  • Problem identification and opportunity framing
  • Brainstorming techniques and ideation frameworks
  • Customer persona development and value proposition
  • Early-stage validation and feedback gathering
  • Group activities and idea sharing
The session should be interactive, practical, and tailored to non-technical participants as well as first-time entrepreneurs.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience delivering ideation, design thinking, or innovation workshops, preferably in startup or university settings.
  • Experience working with early-stage entrepreneurs or students, especially in the agritech, cleantech, or sustainability sectors.
  • Strong facilitation and communication skills; ability to deliver engaging sessions in both English and Arabic.
  • An entrepreneurial mindset and hands-on experience in validating startup ideas.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The trainer will be selected based on:
  • Relevance and quality of the proposed workshop structure
  • Proven track record and experience in entrepreneurship training
  • Financial proposal, including:
    • Quotation number (ex: Quotation #34)
    • Date
    • From: Your First & Last Name
    • Your email
    • Your Phone Number
    • Your Address 
    • To: Holy Spirit University of Kaslik
    • Address: PO Box 446 Jounieh, Mount Lebanon 
    • USEK’s MOF: 188165
    • Your MoF (If Applicable) 
    • The proposal should also include a lump sum fee for the workshop and an hourly fee for the one-on-one sessions
 
Signed Agreement: All proposals must be signed to indicate acceptance of the terms outlined in this document.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your proposal and resume here. 
For inquiries, please contact rita.kassab@usek.edu.lb with the subject line: CALL FOR TRAINERS INQUIRY – IdeaLab