A hub for innovation in North Lebanon.
The BIAT–Balamand Innovation Center (BBIC) is a partnership between the University of Balamand (UOB) and BIAT, built to turn ideas from students, entrepreneurs, and local businesses into real ventures — and to position North Lebanon as a serious node in the region's innovation ecosystem.
Building a thriving regional ecosystem.
Position UOB & BIAT as Lebanon's leading hub for academic and business support.
Co-develop proposals with partners to attract projects.
Attract international partners and sponsors.
The right audience, at the right time.
Students, alumni, faculty & researchers with entrepreneurial ambitions.
Founders shaping their first ventures.
Businesses aiming to scale operations and access innovation.
Individuals solving local and national challenges through entrepreneurship.
Milestones: October 2025 → May 2026.
Ten milestones in seven months, delivered with a lean team and no dedicated budget line.
Official launch on 31 October 2025 at UOB Koura.
Connection with Lebanon's top accelerator.
Engaging with a leading accelerator in Lebanon.
Official diplomatic visit to BBIC.
For the BIAT–CCIAT competition.
Full cohort delivered; final event prepared.
Agritech intro with Agrow & UOB Faculty; program partnership.
10+ mentorship hours was given within Idealab ACIE program as part of Lean Collaboration.
50 + Mentorship hours.
Recognized by Swedish Institute as an Impact Pioneer.
“Building from evidence, not assumption — every recommendation is backed by 7 months of real operating data.”