Join Lebanon Connect 3.0 : Driving Global Impact Through Collaboration

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At Lebanon Connect 3.0, we go beyond networking : we build bridges that matter.

This exclusive gathering connects the Lebanese diaspora in the EU with Lebanon’s brightest minds in research, industry, and innovation, unlocking pathways for collaboration, investment, and global competitiveness

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Key Details 

• Date: 4 – 5 November 2025 

• Place: Online Matchmaking

• Platform: B2Match (ensuring seamless registration and interaction) 

Why Participate?

• 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 of technological trends.

Goals and Objectives 

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, with a particular focus on the EU. By 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.

Who Can Join? 

• 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. 

Key Sectors Covered: 

Event Formats: 

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

• Event Activities  

• Matchmaking 

• Workshops & Networking: Participate in interactive sessions and roundtable discussions. 

• Project Pitches: Pitch to potential partners and investors. 

What happened last Time?

Lebanon Connect 1.0 created change.

With real collaborations between local innovators and global experts:

• Launched a digital matchmaking model via B2Match, connecting Lebanese innovators with European experts.
• Demonstrated strong appetite for structured, cross-border innovation partnerships.

Lebanon Connect 2.0 expanded the network.

Bringing more voices together, strengthening ties across borders:

• Integrated into the high-profile Power X event in Beirut, enabling in-person exchanges.
• Strengthened ecosystem ties and highlighted innovation’s role in Lebanon’s reconstruction and economic resilience.
• 87% of participants expressed interest in joining future editions.

Why Lebanon Connect 3.0?

It’s about scale, impact, and turning collaboration into measurable growth.

• Leverages insights, matchmaking data, and sectoral contacts from the first two editions.
• Targets ICT, Health, and Agrifood sectors for results-driven collaborations.
• Re-engages diaspora experts and opens potential links with North American diaspora, ensuring continuity and cumulative impact.

How to Participate: 

Lebanon Connect is organized as part of the Lebanon Innovate initiative. The Lebanon Innovate Program supports transforming university innovations and technological discoveries into market-ready products and commercial ventures to enhance Lebanon’s productive sectors.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of Lebanon Connect and create meaningful, global partnerships.

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