Teams from the Lebanese University have qualified for the final round of the “Al-Bidayah Cup” competition. This final will be held in Turin, Italy, on November 23 and 24, 2026.
with the participation of universities from Algeria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Tunisia, and Turkey.
The competition, now in its seventh edition, is organized by the Union of Mediterranean Universities. Moreover, it is in partnership with the Sub-Network for Employment.
It is coordinated by the Lebanese University in collaboration with the European Training Foundation. Additionally, the Francophone University Agency – Middle East, and the Mediterranean Agricultural Institute in Bari are involved.
This edition saw the participation of 47 student teams.
Representing 47 universities from 18 Mediterranean countries, they demonstrated through their projects an outstanding level of creativity, initiative, and innovation.
Following a rigorous scientific evaluation process conducted by the partner organizations, the top 16 university teams (32 students) were selected. As a result, they will advance to the final round.
The Lebanese University is proud to be among the universities that have qualified for the finals.
It is also proud of the pivotal role it plays in coordinating this initiative across the Mediterranean region.
Through Dr. Salim Al-Maqdisi, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, and the Center for Careers, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship,
Both continue to work toward fostering a culture of entrepreneurship and supporting innovation. They are also opening new avenues for academic cooperation among Mediterranean universities.
