iSME Programme

The iSME Programme is a US$ 30 million initiative funded by the World Bank aiming to encourage small and medium innovative enterprises in Lebanon.

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Has the #BeirutExplosion impacted you or your loved ones’ homes? Take this short #survey to #help in the Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA) for the affected areas: 👉https://t.co/oPGwfdLnrr

Assessment launched by the World Bank Group & other donors including the EU and UN

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Revive Mar Mikhael Beirut is an initiative launched by Daniel Sadek & Rachel Semaan in collaboration with Local Host. With your help they are determined to reconstruct more than 100 homes that were severely affected by the catastrophe. You can donate here: https://t.co/FuyprpG4FJ

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Are you familiar with ReefBots? These #water #testing devices monitor & analyze #aquariums, tanks or ponds by running tests & offering #realtime updates on the app or website!

Tune in for more: https://t.co/PFuIzfI72h

@Reefkinetics is an #innovative #startup co-funded by iSME.

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In 2018, the #iSME programme co-funded @Reefkinetics an #automated device that aims to simplify water #testing & #aquarium maintenance. The #startup made up of a team of 14 engineers & designers actively supplies its solution across the world.
Learn more: https://t.co/PFuIzfI72h

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It all began out of passion for #aquariums and #reefing, when co-founder Rabih Krayem & a team of engineers & designers created @Reefkinetics an #innovative, #automated water testing device.

Learn more about one of the #startups iSME programme co-funded https://t.co/II3538M4Qo

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Up until 2019, 67 beneficiaries of the #iSME #grant program raised a total of $16M from the #VC ecosystem, giving them the opportunity to scale their #businesses and products.

Learn more on iSME here: https://t.co/yPLXHjSwlW

#innovation #iSMEprogramme #worldbank #startups

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We are happy to be featured in LebNet's article "Key qualities of an Investment Committee: Investors and Startups reveal all and look to the future". Click here to discover the top 3 pillars of a good investment committee.

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What are the 3 key qualities of an investment committee? LebNet talks to @iSMEProgramme committee members to find out more. https://t.co/wRwponJpXt

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iSME has partnered up with @VboutMena an #adaptive #marketing #automation stack, built for lean teams looking to do rapid #marketing experimentation at scale. Take 50% OFF on any plan, premium support & discounted training services.
Start your free trial:
https://t.co/GenvF3JLwr

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By offering grants and co-investment opportunities, the iSME programme enables #innovative #startups to develop and create a positive impact on the market and in communities.

Learn more on iSME here: https://t.co/yPLXHjSwlW

#iSMEprogramme #entrepreneurship #business #worldbank

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Amidst the #covid19 pandemic, Synkers introduced free #onlineeducation for all. The #iwontstoplearning initiative offers 1000 live online courses to high-school students in the MENA region.

Learn more here: https://t.co/vaqBKeswZO

#iSME #startup #edtech @tutorMeSynkers

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iSME is proud to have supported Synkers since its early stages to help it grow in the MENA region.

Check out the full video to learn more:
https://t.co/vaqBKeswZO

@tutorMeSynkers
#innovation #Entrepreneurship #iSMEprogramme #worldbank #startups #onlinelearningplatform #edtech

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Since its launch in 2017, this #innovative #onlinelearning #startup has employed more than 1300 tutors, and benefited 60,000 learners with a 91% success rate.

Check out the full video to learn more @tutorMeSynkers :
https://t.co/vaqBKeswZO

#iSME #onlineeducation #edtech

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#iSME presents: Synkers
Synkers is co-founded by Audrey Nakad. This #innovative app connects tutors to students easily & effectively in 3 simple steps!

Check out the full video to learn more:
https://t.co/h4IRd1Ap3a

#worldbank #startups #onlineeducation #edtech @tutorMeSynkers

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Local startups have been taking extra measures to provide a safe customer experience during the #COVID19 pandemic. Toters, one of our portfolio #startups has introduced a #contactless delivery service.

Learn more here: https://t.co/V6ATbu77I5

#iSMEprogramme #worldbank

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We are proud to announce that Band Industries, the award-winning music tech #startup, has raised $2.8 million that will contribute towards growing the business reach, product portfolio & expansion in music education.

Learn more here:
https://t.co/l20akRBmD7

#iSME @RoadieTuner

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SEEDERS - LWAF business angel group, in partnership with @IMkapital & with the support of @USAID, is calling all women entrepreneurs to pitch their businesses to interested investors, get in direct contact with them and get funding.
Apply before July 1st
https://t.co/8SzkBMtfOo

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The #iSME program has supported #startups in creating jobs for high-skilled workers throughout Lebanon.

Learn more on iSME here: https://t.co/yPLXHjSwlW

#innovation #technology #entrepreneurship #business #leadership #partnerships #success #iSMEprogramme #worldbank

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Band Industries, one of the tech #startups that benefited from funding through #iSME, was able to #raise $300K so far on Kickstarter to introduce their new #innovative smart guitar #tuning device - @RoadieTuner 3.

Take part in the campaign today:
https://t.co/GaTFYhkiUF

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One of iSME programme’s pillars is to empower #women to achieve their #entrepreneurial goals by supporting women-led #startups with #grants and co-investment opportunities.

Learn more on iSME here: https://t.co/ka4P9Qa36a

#iSME #innovation #womenempowerment

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Since its launch in 2015, the iSME programme has supported over 190 startups in achieving their goals across Lebanon.

Learn more about #startups supported by the programme https://t.co/1p9bIwaTTN