iSME Programme

Has the #BeirutExplosion impacted you or your loved ones’ homes? Take this short #survey to #help in the Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA) for the affected areas: 👉surveymonkey.com/r/52MZ925 Assessment launched by the World Bank Group & other donors including the EU and UN

Revive Mar Mikhael Beirut is an initiative launched by Daniel Sadek & Rachel Semaan in collaboration with Local Host. With your help they are determined to reconstruct more than 100 homes that were severely affected by the catastrophe. You can donate here: bit.ly/ReviveMM

Are you familiar with ReefBots? These #water #testing devices monitor & analyze #aquariums, tanks or ponds by running tests & offering #realtime updates on the app or website! Tune in for more: bit.ly/ReefK @Reefkinetics is an #innovative #startup co-funded by iSME.

In 2018, the #iSME programme co-funded @Reefkinetics an #automated device that aims to simplify water #testing & #aquarium maintenance. The #startup made up of a team of 14 engineers & designers actively supplies its solution across the world. Learn more: bit.ly/ReefK

It all began out of passion for #aquariums and #reefing, when co-founder Rabih Krayem & a team of engineers & designers created @Reefkinetics an #innovative, #automated water testing device. Learn more about one of the #startups iSME programme co-funded youtu.be/YcbOteErUyY

Up until 2019, 67 beneficiaries of the #iSME #grant program raised a total of $16M from the #VC ecosystem, giving them the opportunity to scale their #businesses and products. Learn more on iSME here: kafalatisme.com.lb #innovation #iSMEprogramme #worldbank #startups

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iSME has partnered up with @VboutMena an #adaptive #marketing #automation stack, built for lean teams looking to do rapid #marketing experimentation at scale. Take 50% OFF on any plan, premium support & discounted training services. Start your free trial: lnkd.in/ddJYJai

By offering grants and co-investment opportunities, the iSME programme enables #innovative #startups to develop and create a positive impact on the market and in communities. Learn more on iSME here: kafalatisme.com.lb #iSMEprogramme #entrepreneurship #business #worldbank

Amidst the #covid19 pandemic, Synkers introduced free #onlineeducation for all. The #iwontstoplearning initiative offers 1000 live online courses to high-school students in the MENA region. Learn more here: youtu.be/wof91kM7ULQ #iSME #startup #edtech @tutorMeSynkers

iSME is proud to have supported Synkers since its early stages to help it grow in the MENA region. Check out the full video to learn more: youtu.be/wof91kM7ULQ @tutorMeSynkers #innovation #Entrepreneurship #iSMEprogramme #worldbank #startups #onlinelearningplatform #edtech

Since its launch in 2017, this #innovative #onlinelearning #startup has employed more than 1300 tutors, and benefited 60,000 learners with a 91% success rate. Check out the full video to learn more @tutorMeSynkers : youtu.be/wof91kM7ULQ #iSME #onlineeducation #edtech

#iSME presents: Synkers Synkers is co-founded by Audrey Nakad. This #innovative app connects tutors to students easily & effectively in 3 simple steps! Check out the full video to learn more: youtu.be/wof91kM7ULQ #worldbank #startups #onlineeducation #edtech @tutorMeSynkers

Local startups have been taking extra measures to provide a safe customer experience during the #COVID19 pandemic. Toters, one of our portfolio #startups has introduced a #contactless delivery service. Learn more here: totersapp.com #iSMEprogramme #worldbank

We are proud to announce that Band Industries, the award-winning music tech #startup, has raised $2.8 million that will contribute towards growing the business reach, product portfolio & expansion in music education. Learn more here: magnitt.com/news/51937/ban… #iSME @RoadieTuner

SEEDERS - LWAF business angel group, in partnership with @IMkapital & with the support of @USAID, is calling all women entrepreneurs to pitch their businesses to interested investors, get in direct contact with them and get funding. Apply before July 1st seeders.co/entrepreneurs

The #iSME program has supported #startups in creating jobs for high-skilled workers throughout Lebanon. Learn more on iSME here: kafalatisme.com.lb #innovation #technology #entrepreneurship #business #leadership #partnerships #success #iSMEprogramme #worldbank

Band Industries, one of the tech #startups that benefited from funding through #iSME, was able to #raise $300K so far on Kickstarter to introduce their new #innovative smart guitar #tuning device - @RoadieTuner 3. Take part in the campaign today: kickstarter.com/projects/roadi…

One of iSME programme’s pillars is to empower #women to achieve their #entrepreneurial goals by supporting women-led #startups with #grants and co-investment opportunities. Learn more on iSME here: kafalatisme.com.lb #iSME #innovation #womenempowerment

Since its launch in 2015, the iSME programme has supported over 190 startups in achieving their goals across Lebanon. Learn more about #startups supported by the programme kafalatisme.com.lb/portfolio/