UPComing Events:
Leadership On and Off the Court: Join Us for an Inspirational Talk with Amir Saoud!
Get ready for a game-changing talk with Lebanese basketball star Amir Saoud. He will show you how to dribble past obstacles and score big with your team—no basketball experience required!
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Build & Accelerate Sprint with Rocketech
Startup Thrill & Grill 2024 is Here!
The Zein AUB Innovation Park brings young innovators and entrepreneurs the chance to watch investor Abdo Achkar as he grills two startups in an impromptu mock investor meeting live on stage.
Build & Accelerate 2024 Program Kickoff!
Marking a milestone in our startups’ exciting journeys, the kickoff event for the 2024 ‘Build and Accelerate’ Program brought together 15 promising startups alongside a diverse group of 20 seasoned mentors at the Zein AUB Innovation Park on July 1, 2024.
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Idea Validation Program 2024 Pitching Day is near!
Out of 200+ applicants, 21 distinctive startups were nominated to pitch to a jury of esteemed investors and technical experts on May 21, 2024 at Hostler Auditorium. The startups are riding the wave of innovation; the question is: who will be admitted to the Build and Accelerate program and get the chance to compete for a spot in a Silicon Valley Accelerator?
Talal and Madiha Zein AUB Innovation Park 2023-2024 Demo Day
Join us at the Talal and Madiha Zein AUB Innovation Park 2023-2024 Startups Demo Day on Monday, April 29, 2024, at 6:00 PM (GMT +3) at Beirut Digital District – BDD 1280.
For more info check: https://sites.aub.edu.lb/ipark/ipark-demo-day-2023-2024/
iPark Startup Thrill and Grill with Abdo Achkar
for more info: https://sites.aub.edu.lb/ipark/ipark-startup-thrill-and-grill/
Zein AUB Innovation Park at the Dubai Step Conference
for more info: https://sites.aub.edu.lb/ipark/dubai-step-conference/
Touchdown in Silicon Valley!
for more info: https://sites.aub.edu.lb/ipark/touchdown-in-silicon-valley/
Thrilling & Grilling!
On Friday, January 26th, the Zein AUB Innovation Park hosted a Thrill and Grill Event at The American University of Beirut for students and rising entrepreneurs to learn how investors evaluate startups when investing.
for more info: https://sites.aub.edu.lb/ipark/thrill-and-grill-story/
The iPark Idea Validation Program 2024 Kicked off on Monday, February 5 with over 200+ participants, each holding a unique vision.
The aspiring entrepreneurs gathered at iPark offices, where they networked with each other and the iPark team. The program will run from February to April 2024, with access to prototyping, petty cash, and mentoring based on progress and deliverables.
for more info: https://sites.aub.edu.lb/ipark/ideation-phase-story/
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iPark Idea Validation Program 2024 Starts February 5!
Go-to-Market Program 2023-24 launch
The iPark Go to Market program launches on Friday! 9 talented entrepreneurs have made it from an initial pool of 238, with renowned mentors supporting the startups.
The President’s Innovation Challenge 2023 finals event is December 1!
The Competition saw 119 applicants in HealthTech, Web3, Artificial Intelligence, and Social Innovation. 10 startups pitched on December 1 for 3 prestigious cash awards and 1 people’s choice award.
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Zein AUB iPark Build and Accelerate Pitch Day 2023
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October 9 Panel Discussion: Thrive Locally, Scale Globally: Startups in 2023
![Abdo ACHKAR](https://sites.aub.edu.lb/ipark/files/2023/09/antoine-boustany-e1695404012725.jpg)
iPark Seminar on Investment Readiness with Investment Manager Antoine Boustany
ABLE Summit 2023
ABLE Summit is the 1st of a kind event in Lebanon and the region, shedding light on Digital Accessibility in Higher Education.
For More Info Check Our Call For Action Document!
![Abdo ACHKAR](https://sites.aub.edu.lb/ipark/files/2023/08/Richard-Rabbat-e1693463985820.jpg)
iPark Sprint 5 Webinar on OKRs and Sales Funnels with Tech Guru Richard Rabbat
Richard gave a webinar to our 2023 Build and Accelerate Cohort. His remarks and advice were insightful. This will be followed up by 1 on 1s where each of our startups will have time to discuss in depth with Richard.
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Startup Grill IV With Yusr and Abdo
iPark Talk with Abdo Achkar, Founder of Sowlutions
iPark Talk with Stefano Fallaha, Founder of Podeo
iPark Talk with Christophe Zoghbi, Founder of Zaka
Christophe discussed Artificial Intelligence and how A.I. has come to permeate many aspects of our lives, at times without us knowing. For more info about Zaka, you can check their website on the following link: https://zaka.ai/now!
Exploring Entrepreneurship: A Real Career Option
IPARK PITCHING DAY
Out of 238 participants in the Idea Validation program (IVP), the top 20 startups will be pitching on April 26 to experts from established investment firms, including Razor Capital, Kafalat, BY Ventures, MEVP, and Sowlutions. The top 10-15 startups will then enter iPark’s Build and Accelerate (B&A) program, where they receive tailored support, mentorship, and microgrants for product and market development.
Aub President’s Innovation Challenge 2022:
Do you think you have what it takes to the competition?! Register now!
AUB President’s Innovation Challenge 2021:
This year, the President Innovation Challenge is seeking BIGGER, BOLDER, & BRIGHTER ideas. You think you got what it takes?
Applications closed!
For more info, Click Here to check!
A.I. FOR ACCESSIBILITY HACKATHON:
AUB President’s Innovation Challenge 2020:
Demo Day 2022:
Demo Day 2021:
16 investment-ready startups, part of AUB Talal and Madiha Zein AUB Innovation Park Incubation Program, pitched their ideas on Demo Day which represented a wide range of industries such as agritech, edtech, energytech, fintech, foodtech, & more.
More on Demo Day & the 16 startups in the link below!
Capacity Building Workshop:
⭐️ What is the incubation program?
⭐️ Why join #zeinaubipark
The Roller Coaster Journey:
Inclusive Design Webinar:
Mental Health in the Entrepreneurship World:
Presidents Innovation Challenge Rehearsals:
Here is a sneak peak into the rehearsals!
Our startups pitched infront of a mock jury to help them prepare for the Final Pitching and Award Ceremony!
Check our finalists
Join us live on October 14, 2021
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Our innovators keep the focus on creating the future to alleviate some of the challenges the world and Lebanon are facing today. While we vigorously work to offer programs and rally talents to Inspire, Enable & Connect AUBites with innovative ideas to help transform them into profitable startups, we believe that this cycle of creation is born from the heart of AUB’s community, and we excitedly share with you our updates and startups’ news.