13/02/2026
We are proud to launch a powerful new collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at AUB, expanding how entrepreneurship reaches, empowers, and impacts the next generation of founders.
On February 3rd, the Idea to Venture (I2V) program officially kicked off at Beirut Digital District with an energizing start. Mastercard Foundation Scholars at AUB discovered the ecosystem up close through a tour at BDD, explored what truly drives startup success and failure with an insightful session delivered by our Program Manager, and connected with real founder journeys through pitches by iPark startups and .
From idea validation to venture building, this program is designed to equip scholars with the mindset, tools, and real world exposure needed to build meaningful startups and lasting impact.