Lebanon Innovate

Lebanon Connect 3.0

4–5 Nov 2025

Tuesday, 4 November 2025 | 14:00 - 17:00

Lebanon Connect - Day 1

  • AGRIFOOD
  • HEALTH

14:00 – 14:15 (EET)
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Opening remarks from DG RTD Nienke Buisman kick off an afternoon of innovation, collaboration, and networking for startups, investors, mentors, and diaspora professionals.

14:15 – 14:40
Pathways to Opportunity – Sector Insights: ICT, Healthcare & Agrifood
An overview of Lebanon’s ICT, Healthcare, and Agrifood sectors. Experts share current trends, emerging opportunities, and sector challenges, providing practical insights to guide strategic decisions, partnerships, and growth opportunities.

Speaker: Ghada Armali, Expert

14:40 – 15:10
Panel 1 – Global Health Innovation with Lebanese Roots
A discussion on Lebanese-led innovations shaping global healthcare through technology, collaboration, and diaspora expertise.

Speakers:

  • Dóra Marosvölgyi, Founder & CEO, DARE Innovations (Facilitator)

  • Jekaterina Romanova, Founder & CEO, PrintyMed

  • Tamás Békási, Business Creation Manager, EIT Health

15:10 – 15:50
Workshop: From Idea to Investment – Structuring Successful Spin-offs
Case study of a Biotech/MedTech spin-off covering legal structuring, funding strategies, and growth pathways to transform ideas into scalable ventures.

Facilitator: Matej Kliman, Center Bohemian Innovation Center, Legal Expert

15:50 – 15:55 Break

15:55 – 16:25
Panel 2 – Agrifood/Agritech: Innovation and Impact as drivers of transformation
Led by LIFE: how diaspora expertise and investment support sustainable AgriTech, sector resilience, and cross-border collaboration.

Speakers:

  • Constantin Salameh, LIFE Member and member of the Promote committee at LIFE

  • Mario Massoud, Biomass, CEO

  • Margot Mrad, Remer, Founder & CEO

16:25 – 17:00
Pitching Session to the Diaspora Network
LIRA startups present to the Diaspora Network, connecting with mentors, investors, and experts.

14 speakers

  • European Commission - Head of Unit International Cooperation: Asia, Pacific, Africa & Middle East

    EUROPEAN COMMISSION

  • Director of Development and consulting

    ANIMA

  • Program Manager

    Berytech

  • Managing Director

    DARE Innovations

  • CEO

    PrintyMed

  • Lawyer

    MK Advisory

  • Investment Advisor - CSTouch Managing Partner

    CSTouch Advisors

  • Managing Director of Biomass SAL

    Biomass

  • CEO

    Remer sal

  • AI for Rural Development Strategist | Food Systems Innovation | FAO Young Scientists Group

    Environment & Sustainable Development Unit - American University of Beirut

  • Marketing Manager in Medtech

    American University of Beirut

  • R&D Navigation and Control Manager - ABB

    ABB Robotics

  • SME Support International Development Expert

    freelancer

  • Partner - Digital & Experience Consulting at PwC Middle East

    Berytech