Fostering innovation.
Empowering leaders.
BBIC is a partnership between the University of Balamand and BIAT — turning ideas from students, entrepreneurs, and local businesses into real ventures, and positioning North Lebanon as a serious node in the region's innovation ecosystem.
An initiative created by the University of Balamand and BIAT
BBIC was founded jointly by the University of Balamand and BIAT — bringing together academic excellence and two decades of entrepreneurship support to build North Lebanon's innovation engine.
Built from evidence, not assumption.
Between October 2025 and May 2026, BBIC ran a full pilot cohort — 4 verticals, 14+ workshops, mentorship at 6–12 hours a week, and a live public pitch event. Every recommendation on this site is backed by 7 months of real operating data.
The concept worked. The next chapter refines it: from one long semester program into three focused tracks running in parallel — Ideation Sprints, Incubation, and R&I.
Read our full storyThree focused tracks, running in parallel.
Purpose-built for every stage — from a first idea to a fundable venture.
Ideation Sprints
Two weekends. Four sessions. ~21 contact hours, ending in a live pitch competition with $500 and $250 prizes. Runs 8 times a year.
BLOM Commercialization Program
Three phases — from post-validation through MVP development to launch. This year BBIC's incubation track runs as the BLOM Commercialization Program.
Research & Innovation
Mission-driven projects with UOB, BIAT, and industry partners — moving ideas into proofs of concept.
Upcoming events at BBIC.
Sprints, competitions and flagship nights — the 2026–2027 calendar is live.
BBIC's first flagship night of the year: an innovation panel bringing founders, investors and ecosystem leaders to Koura.
A sprint for business students, closing with a pitch competition on the final Saturday.
Official cohort launch: teams, mentors and partners meet as the three-phase roadmap from strategy to launch begins.
Our partners & collaborators.
