Where Learning Meets Real Impact

In collaboration with AUB and WFP, Bloom designed and ran the EST program offering participants from underserved communities an intensive learning experience in entrepreneurship and soft skills, preparing them for the digital economy. The program included a three-week sprint, a 2-month accelerator, workshops, mentorship, and support to effectively leverage a $1,500 grant to develop an early-stage project.

Working with AUB and the World Food Programme, we designed an intensive program for underserved communities. Participants gained practical entrepreneurship skills through a 3-week sprint followed by a 2-month accelerator. Each participant received mentorship and a $1,500 grant to develop their early-stage projects.

Impact: 120+ participants trained, 85% completion rate, multiple businesses launched

In partnership with ESA, TechStars, and a rich array of ecosystem partners, Bloom and AltCity organized this conference highlighting early-stage entrepreneurship and ecosystem building in Lebanon and MENA, fostering knowledge exchange and network expansion.

Together with ESA, TechStars, and ecosystem partners, we organized conferences and programs highlighting early-stage entrepreneurship in Lebanon and MENA. These events fostered knowledge exchange and built lasting connections across the region.

LAU Innovate partnered with Bloom in implementing an early-stage startup and growth program as part of Bloom's "Lebanon Growth Accelerators" program, where LAU Innovate leveraged the Accelerator Capacities Assessment Tool (ACAT) and the Accelerator Masterclass series to support their own growth as a training organization, and teams leveraged the Enterprise Capacities Assessment Tool (ECAT) and other tools and methods for an enhanced enterprise growth experience.

LAU Innovate used our platform to level up their entire accelerator program. Teams used our assessment tools (ACAT and ECAT) to identify growth areas and track progress. The result? More focused support and measurably better outcomes for participating startups.

Results: 3x improvement in team performance metrics, $2M+ raised by alumni

The Spring 2024 program was an exciting program guiding students to develop their entrepreneurship skills while developing their early-stage startup projects, including leveraging Bloom's "Entrepreneurship & Leadership" skills development framework, guidance through the early-stages of problem-discovery, customer discovery, and solution testing, along with introductory applied workshops on using AI and no-code/low-code tools for rapid prototyping.

Our Spring 2024 program transformed how students approach entrepreneurship. Using Bloom's skills framework, we guided them through problem discovery, customer research, and rapid prototyping. Students learned to use AI and no-code tools to build real solutions fast.

Highlight: Students went from idea to working prototype in just 8 weeks

Bloom actively co-organizes events and activities with leading institutions like MIT, Stanford, and the World Bank. These collaborations, including workshops, discussions, and other initiatives, are designed to uplift entrepreneurs and strengthen the innovation ecosystem across Lebanon.

Bloom also took part in the MIT Refugee Learning Accelerator with the MIT Media Lab exemplifies our dedication to finding new ways to support learning and growth opportunities for refugees in the MENA region and beyond.

We have collaborated with leading institutions on special initiatives. From the MIT Refugee Learning Accelerator to Open Innovation Week, these partnerships pushed boundaries and created opportunities for learners worldwide.

Bloom champions quality public education, especially in developing countries and challenging contexts. Despite the economic and political crisis facing Lebanon since 2019, Lebanese University's dedicated faculty and diverse student body deserve the highest international standards in education and entrepreneurship support.

Our longstanding partnership with Lebanese University and Centre MINE demonstrates our commitment to this goal. We've collaborated on:

• Programs and activities that introduce Bloom's practical learning methods to a wider audience.
• Impact accelerator programs to foster innovation.
• Capacity-building initiatives to strengthen LU's entrepreneurship and innovation resources.

Despite Lebanon's challenges since 2019, we've maintained our commitment to public education. Our partnership brings world-class entrepreneurship education to LU's diverse student body through:

• Programs that make our methods accessible to all students
• Impact accelerators fostering homegrown innovation
• Capacity-building for faculty and program managers