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We believe this will ultimately boost the economy through retaining young talents, creating jobs, and growing existing businesses.

The Asher Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ACIE) at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) aims to promote innovation and entrepreneurship through empowering innovators and entrepreneurs and supporting startups and SMEs. Our strategy is to focus on creating a thriving environment for our community to structure, start and grow their new and existing businesses through:

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viding co-working space, mentoring and coaching, research…
- Education and training, workshops, competitions…
- Prototyping, acceleration, networking, funding…

04/09/2026

What if Patricia Kebbé was your startup’s coach? 🚀

VentureBuild is selecting 6 startups, and each will be matched with a dedicated coach throughout the 6-month incubation journey.

With 25+ years of experience building brands, businesses, and market access strategies, Patricia Kebbé will be coaching one of the six selected startups.

That startup could be yours.

Apply to VentureBuild and get the guidance and expertise to move your startup forward.

👉 Apply now.
https://acie-usek.org/venturebuild2026/

01/09/2026

Tomorrow, the ideas step into the spotlight. 🚀

After weeks of testing, building, prototyping, and refining, tech startups from the ACIE Validation Sprint 2026 are ready to take the stage.

Come discover what they’ve built, meet the founders, explore the startup exhibition, and connect with the ecosystem.

📅 September 2
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 USEK | Building D, 4th Floor – D400

Be there for Demo Day. Reserve your spot now, through the link in our bio

28/08/2026

Ready to move beyond the prototype stage? 🚀

VentureBuild is a 6-month incubation program designed to help tech and tech-enabled startups turn a working MVP into a product ready for real customers.

Through the program, startups can benefit from:
🔹 13 output-driven workshops
🔹 Dedicated coaching
🔹 Up to $5,000 in in-kind support
🔹 Up to $25K in Azure credits
🔹 Demo Day exposure

Build smarter. Reach the market. Start gaining traction.

Apply to VentureBuild and take your startup to its next stage.
https://acie-usek.org/venturebuild2026/

24/08/2026

Meet the startups of the ACIE Validation Sprint 2026 🚀

From HealthTech and CleanTech to CyberTech, SportsTech, AssistiveTech, and CreativeTech, these tech startups have spent the past months testing assumptions, refining their solutions, and turning ideas into ventures grounded in real validation.

Now, it’s time to meet the founders behind them.

Swipe through to discover the cohort, the problems they’re tackling, and the solutions they’re building.

And this is only the beginning; catch them taking the stage at the Validation Sprint Demo Day on September 2 at USEK.

Register now: https://airtable.com/app10dQNq4ntHEQBz/pagQltPnzOKw7Szu7/form

21/08/2026

What if waste wasn’t the end?

Join us for a hands-on Circular & Eco-Design workshop for young and early-stage green entrepreneurs, or anyone interested in eco-friendly design!

We will explore how to rethink products, materials, and business ideas with circularity in mind, with an engaging eco-design card game to pick your brain! The workshop will also be an occasion to meet like-minded people.

📍 Beirut – Royal Tulip Achrafieh
🗓️ August 25 | 4:30 - 7:30 PM

📍 Tripoli – Marsah
🗓️ September 3 | 4:00 - 7:00 PM

Spots are limited. Choose your location and book now:
🔗 bit.ly/speedup-ecodesign

This workshop is in collaboration with Eco Consulting and The Circular Hub.

P.S. This is just the first of several SPEEDUP activities happening this August & September. More coming your way, so keep an eye on our social media and read more on SPEEDUP at the link below 👀
🔗 injaz-lebanon.org/speedup
INJAZ Lebanon is a partner of SPEEDUP, which is co-funded by the European Union under the Interreg NEXT MED Programme

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20/08/2026

If you have AUB roots and an innovation ready to make an impact, this is your stage.

Applications are now open for the AUB President's Innovation Challenge Demo Day 2026.

Whether you're building in Health, Climate, Digital Economy, Industry & Infrastructure, or Social Innovation, this is your opportunity to showcase your venture, compete for over $55,000 in equity-free awards, and join a legacy of startups that have gone on to raise funding, expand internationally, and build global impact.

This year, AI is a cross-cutting focus, recognizing founders who use emerging technologies to solve real-world challenges across every sector.

📅 Applications close: October 16, 2026

Apply now: https://sites.aub.edu.lb/ipark/pic-2026/

17/08/2026

From validation to the stage. 🚀

After months of challenging assumptions, testing with real users, refining solutions, and building stronger ventures, 10 startups are ready to present what comes next.

Join us at the ACIE Validation Sprint 2026 Demo Day for an afternoon of pitches, startup showcases, and ecosystem connections.

- Meet 10 emerging startups
- Explore the startup exhibition
- Connect with founders, mentors, and ecosystem players

📅 September 2
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Building D, 4th Floor – D400, USEK

Come discover what happens when ideas are put to the test.

🎟️ Reserve your spot.
https://airtable.com/app10dQNq4ntHEQBz/pagQltPnzOKw7Szu7/form

12/08/2026

Ready to take your startup from prototype to traction? 🚀

Join us at Beirut Digital District (BDD) to learn more about the VentureBuild program and discover how the 6-month program supports tech and tech-enabled startups as they build, launch, and move toward their first customers.

📅 August 31
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Beirut Digital District (BDD)

Learn what VentureBuild offers, understand who the program is built for, and get your questions answered before applying.

Your startup’s next stage starts here.

👉 Register now and join us at the heart of Lebanon’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
https://airtable.com/app10dQNq4ntHEQBz/pagQltPnzOKw7Szu7/form

10/08/2026

🚀 Ready to turn growth into a strategy?

Join us for Startup Growth 101, a practical workshop with Reine-Marie Pierre Zeghondi , designed to help founders better understand how to position their startup in the market and build a stronger approach to customer acquisition.

From defining where your startup stands to reaching the right customers, this session is all about practical insights you can apply as you grow.

📅 August 26
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
💻 Online

Whether you’re building, launching, or looking for your next stage of growth, this session is for you.

🔗 Register now and save your spot through our link in bio

09/08/2026

For Workshop 5 of the Validation Sprint, our founders came together for a Pitching Workshop with speakwithfadi , Public Speaking & Leadership Coach, focusing on how to turn their work into a pitch that connects, convinces, and leaves an impression.

After weeks of identifying problems, developing solutions, prototyping, exploring business models, and validating their ideas, it was time to bring everything together and learn how to own the stage.

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Holy Spirit University Of Kaslik
Kasrouane
3333

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

Website

http://acie-usek.org/, https://www.instagram.com/acie.usek/

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