The matchmaking event
Within its mission of bridging the gap between the research
community, young entrepreneurs and the industrial and economic sectors, the
Centre for Innovation and Technology organized a Matchmaking event that brought
together investors and innovators in the Lebanese community. This event came as
continuity to the EU/IRI co-funded Innovation Voucher Project managed by the CIT
which rewarded innovative and industrially applicable projects
The matchmaking event was co-organized jointly by the Centre for Innovation and
Technology (CIT) and the ESCWA Technology Centre (ETC) on Monday the 27th of
April 2015 at Phoenicia Intercontinental Hotel in Beirut-Lebanon.
10 innovators from different sectors of activity took part in this event such
as, electrical/civil/telecommunication engineering, agro-food, cosmetics,
environment and others ... The investors group had also different backgrounds
and were representing Lebanese,Arabic organizations and institutions namely
Kafalat, Berytech fund, Berytech Digital Park, Saudimed investment, Talal Abu
Ghazalah, Saned Partners, Indevco Group, IFP, Middle East Venture Partners and
the National Council for Scientific Research.
Fruitful discussions were held between the investors’ group and each innovator
at the end of each pitch showing the investors’ enthusiasm and interest in the
projects.
The matchmaking event hopes to build on strong links between investment
organizations and innovators in order to guide investment towards technology and
science based enterprises and to support the creation of employment
opportunities for skilled entrepreneurs trying to “earn based on what they
“learn.
The CIT has created the opportunity! Now we hope that the projects will be able
to push their way to success with our constant support and follow up!
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