French support to youth startups

The French Embassy in Beirut, in collaboration with the French Institute of Lebanon  and “Makesense”, launched last week the“Omdi” program to support youth-based initiatives and startups that focus on resolving social and environmental challenges in Lebanon. (This includes empowerment of youth, the ecosystem, renewable energy and water, expanding job prospects, food security, social equality…). Those who have an idea and need help to develop it or have a project to kickstart are invited to apply through the following website: https://lebanon.makesense.org/events/. According to a statement by the French Embassy, the program includes technical support and training through interactive ideation workshops. Receiving applications continues throughout this month and until July 15, noting that the 2-hour workshops cover team-building activities aimed to enhance communication among participants. In the next phase, beneficiaries will be supported by a team of facilitators to transform their ideas into a potential business. (Al Akhbar, June 6, 2020)