The BBIC calendar, 2026–2027.
Eight Ideation Sprints, two seasonal competitions, three flagship nights, plus the launch and close of the BLOM Commercialization Program and the R&I track — all on one calendar.
Three big events anchor the year.
BBIC's first flagship night of the year: an innovation panel bringing founders, investors and ecosystem leaders to Koura.
A public showcase of startups, prototypes and deep-tech projects from students, labs and partner companies.
BBIC's largest gathering of the year — startups, investors, corporates and ecosystem partners under one roof.
- 18–19 & 25–26 September 2026Ideation Sprint
Ideation Sprint #1
GeneralTwo weekends of ideation workshops open to all faculties, closing with a pitch competition on the final Saturday.
UOB, Koura Campus - 22 October 2026Big Event
Ignite
BBIC's first flagship night of the year: an innovation panel bringing founders, investors and ecosystem leaders to Koura.
UOB, Koura Campus - 16–17 & 23–24 October 2026Ideation Sprint
Ideation Sprint #2
Business FacultyA sprint for business students, closing with a pitch competition on the final Saturday.
UOB, Koura Campus - 10 November 2026Commercialization
BLOM Commercialization Program — Welcome Event
Official cohort launch: teams, mentors and partners meet as the three-phase roadmap from strategy to launch begins.
UOB, Koura Campus - 13–14 & 20–21 November 2026Ideation Sprint
Ideation Sprint #3
GeneralOpen sprint for all faculties, closing with a pitch competition.
UOB, Koura Campus - 2 December 2026Research & Innovation
R&I Program Launch — Welcome Event
The Research & Innovation program officially opens: missions, faculty teams, partner labs and selected projects are introduced.
UOB, Koura Campus - 11–12 & 18–19 December 2026Ideation Sprint
Ideation Sprint #4
Medical & HealthA health-tech sprint with the medical faculty and clinical mentors.
UOB, Koura Campus - 9 January 2027Competition
Seasonal Competition #1 — Winter
The best teams from the autumn sprints compete head-to-head in front of a jury of partners and investors.
UOB, Koura Campus - 15–16 & 22–23 January 2027Ideation Sprint
Ideation Sprint #5
GeneralOpen sprint for all faculties, closing with a pitch competition.
UOB, Koura Campus - 6 February 2027Big Event
Startup Show
A public showcase of startups, prototypes and deep-tech projects from students, labs and partner companies.
UOB, Koura Campus - 12–13 & 19–20 February 2027Ideation Sprint
Ideation Sprint #6
Art & DesignA creative-industries sprint for art and design students, closing with a pitch competition.
UOB, Koura Campus - 12–13 & 19–20 March 2027Ideation Sprint
Ideation Sprint #7
GeneralOpen sprint for all faculties, closing with a pitch competition.
UOB, Koura Campus - 8 April 2027Research & Innovation
R&I Demo Day — Final Event
Research & Innovation projects close the cycle by presenting their proofs of concept to partners.
UOB, Koura Campus - 10 April 2027Big Event
The North Summit
BBIC's largest gathering of the year — startups, investors, corporates and ecosystem partners under one roof.
UOB, Koura Campus - 16–17 & 23–24 April 2027Ideation Sprint
Ideation Sprint #8
Hospitality & TourismA sector sprint for hospitality and tourism ventures in North Lebanon, closing the sprint season.
UOB, Koura Campus - 20 May 2027Commercialization
BLOM Commercialization Program — Final Event
Graduating startups present their final business plans, investor pitches and 90-day post-program roadmaps.
UOB, Koura Campus - 22 May 2027Competition
Seasonal Competition #2 — Spring
The season finale: winning sprint teams compete for the year's headline prize.
UOB, Koura Campus
Dates follow the BBIC Full Calendar 2026–2027 and may shift slightly; confirmed details are announced on Instagram and in the WhatsApp community.
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