Join Lebanon Connect: A Bridge for Innovation and Collaboration 

Lebanon Connect is your gateway to impactful partnerships between Lebanese innovators, researchers, and EU stakeholders. This initiative fosters collaboration across academia, industry, and the diaspora, connecting participants to the expertise and resources needed to advance research, technology, and innovation. 

Launch Date: November 2024

Initial Online Matchmaking: March 2025 & October 2025

Platform: B2Match (ensuring seamless registration and interaction)

The core objective of Lebanon Connect is to facilitate the integration of Lebanese talents—including researchers, innovators, R&D departments, and academia—into global value chains, particularly within the EU. This way, leveraging the expertise and global connections of the Lebanese diaspora, the events seek to boost Lebanon’s innovation ecosystem while ensuring that EU industries benefit from the unique expertise and solutions developed in Lebanon.

• Develop Strategic EU Partnerships: Collaborate with European institutions for joint research and development.
• Accelerate Technology Transfer: Turn Lebanese research into market-ready solutions.
• Build Sustainable Alliances: Form long-term business partnerships that support economic growth and build lasting networking opportunities.
• Gain Visibility: Showcase your innovations on an international stage for funding and recognition.
• Develop Skills: Join workshops led by EU experts to stay ahead in technological trends.

• ICT
• Healthcare & Biomedical Research
• Agri-tech & Sustainable Agriculture

• Academia & Research Institutions: Seeking global collaboration.
• Innovators & Researchers: Looking to commercialize ideas and find partners.
• Business Support Organizations (BSOs): Supporting the innovation ecosystem.
• Companies & Industry Representatives: Interested in R&D partnerships.
• EU Stakeholders & Diaspora Members: Exploring new opportunities in Lebanon.

Online: The Lebanon Connect event allows online participation, allowing attendees to join and engage from anywhere.

• Matchmaking: Make connections with other participants to develop potential collaboration, partnerships, or opportunities.
• Workshops & Networking: Participate in interactive sessions and roundtable discussions.
• Project Pitches: Pitch to potential partners and investors.

• Register: Sign up for upcoming events.
• Complete Your Profile: Showcase your expertise and interests.
• Connect: Network with stakeholders from Lebanon and the EU.
• Engage in Workshops: Gain knowledge to support your innovative projects.