WINN Program
WINN Program, supported by Alshaya, empowers youth through three unique tracks, each tailored to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and employability. Designed for high school and university students from all over Lebanon, WINN equips participants with essential skills, practical opportunities, and a commitment to sustainable growth.
Participants will dive into social entrepreneurship with the Company Program – Social Edition, enhance career readiness in green and environmental sectors through The Job Trail, and explore innovation and problem-solving in the Innovation Rally.
Disclaimer: 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.
The Company Program | #TheSocialEdition
The Company Program (CP) is a flagship initiative by INJAZ Al-Arab, now part of the WINN Project. CP empowers students to build sustainable and socially responsible businesses that make a positive impact on their communities.
Whether you're in high school or university, this 6-month journey (January - June 2025) will have you teaming up, creating innovative solutions, and competing for amazing prizes!
You'll get hands-on experience, develop your business ideas, and have the opportunity to pitch at the National Young Entrepreneurs Competition (YEC 2025) for the chance to win the BEST COMPANY award! The winning team will then represent Lebanon abroad at the regional YEC competition.
Interested in driving sustainable growth? Click here for more information about #CP25!
The Job Trail
The Job Trail track offers university students aged 18 and above a path to boost employability skills, explore self-employment and discover job opportunities within NGOs and the green and environmental sectors. The program is designed to help students gain essential skills to prepare for the workforce, build personal branding, and develop foundational workplace skills. The program offers targeted skills training, networking opportunities, and hands-on work experiences to support students’ career readiness and success.
Phase 1
Online Training & Career Clinics
Onboarding Session: Introduction to the program.
INJAZ Campus Courses: Online courses on employability & green skills.
Career Clinics: Meet professionals, and learn about job opportunities.
Phase 2
In-Person Training & Networking
Selection: Selected students will move forward to this Phase.
In-Person Training: Two-day advanced employability training.
Net and Connect Event: Networking with peers, professionals, and employers.
Phase 3
Equipment & Internships
Laptop Distribution
Paid Internships
The Job Trail track empowers youth to build employability skills, connect with potential employers, and access practical opportunities that support their financial independence and career development.
Apply through the form at the bottom of the page and lead the new generation of sustainable entrepreneurs!
Innovation Rally
The Innovation Rally is an engaging program designed to introduce key concepts in innovation, social entrepreneurship, well-being, and sustainability. The program has both online and in-person components and targets students from all backgrounds. They will learn vital skills in innovation and social entrepreneurship, equipping them to contribute positively to their communities while pursuing their educational and personal growth.
ICAMPs (Innovation Camps)
The Innovation Rally kicksoff with ICAMPs, which are 4-hour hands-on workshops held at each school.
These sessions introduce students to key concepts such as innovation, social entrepreneurship, well-being, and sustainability.
Working in teams, students develop ideas and pitch their solutions to a panel.
At the end of each ICAMP, the 1st Place winning team from each school is selected to advance to the Team Track.
Two Tracks
Team Track
- Designed for the 1st place winning team from each school
- Students continue to engage in courses and challenges at the INJAZ Campus.
- Students present their final projects and compete for top honors.
- Focuses on skill enhancement in innovation and social entrepreneurship.
- Encourages students to develop their potential as future change-makers.
Individual Track
- Designed for the school students who didn't win in the ICAMPs
- Students continue to engage in courses and challenges at the INJAZ Campus.
Championship & Prizes
At the Championship Event, top-performing students from both tracks will compete for exciting prizes!
We will celebrate students for their hard work and innovation and the Top 50 students will be awarded:
Tablets
Laptops
School Kits
Apply now!
Young students interested in innovation and social entrepreneurship, this program is for you!