Company Program - YEC 2025 | #TheSocialEdition
Empowering Young Entrepreneurs to Lead in Social and Sustainable Ventures
The Company Program (CP) – Social Edition is a 6-month entrepreneurship journey running from January to June 2025, aimed at equipping high school and university students with the skills to create impactful, sustainable businesses. With 100 students from public and private institutions, the program is inclusive of diverse backgrounds.
TWO TRACKS
Two Tracks, One Mission
Each track is designed to progressively build entrepreneurial skills, with hands-on mentorship and resources at
High School Track
Duration: 6-months - January to June 2025.
Who? High School Students (Aged 14+)
Team Size: 3+ students per team
Sessions: 9 sessions focusing on core entrepreneurship skills
Skills Gained: Foundations in of project management, entrepreneurship, teamwork, and product development
Outcome: Have a ready prototype to exhibit during the YEC 2025
Prize Opportunity: Compete for the BEST COMPANY award at YEC 2025
University Track
Duration: 6-months - January to June 2025
Who? University Students (Aged 18+)
Team Size: 3+ students per team
Sessions: 12 sessions with a deeper focus on sustainable business concepts
Skills Gained: Advanced knowledge in project management, business functions, sustainable solutions, and leadership
Outcome: Have a market-ready sustainable business model operating in the market to compete in YEC 2025
Prize Opportunity: $2000 for the top team, plus potential regional competition at INJAZ Al-Arab YEC (location TBD)
What’s Included in Both Tracks
Prerequisite Courses: Students begin with foundational courses in social entrepreneurship.
Master Classes: Specialized sessions cover Innovation & Technology, Digital Marketing & Content, Circular Economy, Artificial Intelligence, and Renewable Energy.
Company-Building Sessions: Participants gain hands-on experience with Design Thinking and Project Management, developing skills to turn their ideas into operational businesses.
Reporting Phase: Students learn how to create a business report, prepare a pitch deck, and design an advertisement for their product or service.
Young Entrepreneurs Competition (YEC 2025)
The Company Program culminates in YEC 2025, where students pitch their ventures to a panel of judges. Teams will compete for the BEST COMPANY award, and winners may advance to represent Lebanon at the regional YEC in November 2025, joining other INJAZ MENA teams.
Disclaimer: This program takes part in the WINN Project, funded by Alshaya, consists of three components aimed at empowering youth and communities from all backgrounds in Lebanon through education, innovation, and employment. The project focuses on equipping participants with the skills and opportunities needed to address challenges in social innovation, sustainability, and employability.
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