Powering Lebanon’s energy future, one startup at a time.
Key insights, challenges and opportunities into Lebanon's clean energy market.
What We Offer
For Entrepreneurs who are committed to being pioneers of the local energy transition, the Energy Innovation Hub is the best way to put your commitment into practice
Startup Funding
Up to 25,000 USD to build your innovation and grow.
Coaching & Mentorship
Expert one-on-one sessions to sharpen strategies and solve tech challenges.
Testing & Prototyping
Access labs and equipment to build, test, and validate your energy solutions.
Go-to-market Support
Hands-on workshops and introductions to help you launch and scale.
Investor Readiness
Pitch refinement and financial guidance to connect with investors and land clients.
Energy Innovation Lab supports bold thinkers solving urgent energy challenges. Through hands-on support, market validation, and deep connections, we help startups turn their concepts into real-world impact by creating jobs, powering communities, and accelerating Lebanon’s transition to clean energy.
Program Details
Average Investments
USD 5k-25k
12 Months
April 2021 – June 2022
Join Our Program: Make A difference
Step 1
Apply with a solution
Submit your application to the program, detailing your solution that will contribute to the overall use and adoption of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency technologies in Lebanon.
Step 2
Join the Energy Innovation Hub network
Upon acceptance, you will benefit from a bespoke program where you will gain access to ongoing virtual and physical support, continuous product validation, and a large community of mentors & industry experts in the clean energy space.
Step 3
Scale your business
After you’ve progressed in the validation stage and secured initial funding to further develop your prototype / MVP, you will receive all the needed guidance and support to take your business to market, secure larger funding tickets to fuel your growth, and expand your business to regional and global markets.
Some of our focus areas include:
- Solar Energy
- Wind Energy
- Hydro Energy
- Biomass Energy
- Geothermal Energy
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Energy Efficiency
- Low-Carbon Energy
Eligibility
Criteria
- Solutions focused on renewable energy or energy efficiency
- Early-stage startups with an idea, prototype, or MVP
- Teams with complementary skills and relevant expertise
- Based in Lebanon and addressing local energy challenges
- Fully committed to participating in the program
- Concepts with product-market fit or strong potential to validate
- Business models with potential to create lasting environmental and social impact
Incubation Journey
6 Months
October 2025 till March 2026
1.
Onboarding & Orientation
Kickoff sessions to meet mentors, set goals, and map your roadmap.
2.
Customer Discovery & Validation
Conduct user interviews and refine your value proposition based on feedback.
3.
Prototype Development
Build and iterate your minimum viable product in our labs.
4.
Pilot Testing & Feedback
Test prototypes in real-world or controlled settings to gather insights.
5.
Go-to-Market Strategy
Finalize branding, pricing, and sales plans through hands-on workshops.
6.
Demo Day & Graduation
Pitch to investors and partners, showcase progress, and celebrate completion.
Acceleration
Journey
4 Months
May 2026 till August 2026
1.
7-Sprint Journey
Product tweaks, legal setup, buyer access, team building, pitch polish, financial prep, scaling plan.
2.
Up to $25K Grant
Five chosen startups get instant runway to fuel growth.
3.
Mentorship
Legal clinics, sales workshops, investor rehearsals—every sprint comes with expertise on tap.
4.
Market Access
Live buyer meetings, letters of intent, and a Demo Day spotlight to land investors.
5.
Outcome
Investment-ready, legally solid, customer-validated startups with a clear path to scale.
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International Partner
Ecosystem Partners
Knowledge Partners
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Energy Innovation Lab Program is Funded by The European Union and implemented by UNDP in partnership with NV Innovation Lebanon
The European Union (EU) is represented in Lebanon by the EU Delegation, one of 140 EU Delegations around the world.
This website was created and maintained with funds from the European Union and with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Its contents are the sole responsibility of the Energy Innovation Lab Program and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union, the United Nations and its partners, or the UN Member States.