Location
El Mina, LebanonCity / national level work
City level work in El Mina
Date Established
2014
Initiated By
Grassroots/community youth
Type of initiative
Registered as an NGO
Areas of work
Arts and CultureCollaborating initiatives
El Mina Municipality, Beit El Fan Cultural Centre
Tripoli Entrepreneurs’ Club

Mission and objectives
- Inspiring and empowering talents and businesses to drive value-driven innovation through a sustainable startup ecosystem.
- Building an inclusive network that supports entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.
- Creating tailored programs that align with each stage of growth and local culture.
- Fostering a thriving city and enhancing individual well-being.
Main activities with youth
Youth entrepreneurs creating their own start-up businesses, and youth looking to improve their skills to match the needs of the job market.
Their story
A group of youth in their 20s wanted to bring the community and concept of entrepreneurship to the city, providing the youth with a chance to create their own job opportunities by improving their skills and learning about the startup concept.
Constituency
Young entrepreneurs (Age 16 – 35).
They meet young people in rented indoor venues (hotel, cultural centre).
Current management
Young people aged 30-40 years old.
Use of digital tools
Active on social media and website. They use these to announce their project and opportunities for youth to participate. They also developed a platform to match the job market needs (Marqab investigators).