Business Model Expert - Idealab Program

The goal of the Idealab Program, which is supported by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Lebanon and operated under the umbrella of Berytech, is to show how innovation and technology can turn socio-economic and livelihood problems in the agrifoodtech and cleantech sectors into opportunities to strengthen and build a promising sustainable economy through job creation and entrepreneur empowerment.

SCOPE OF WORK & REQUIREMENTS 

• The service provider will have to physically give a 4-hour session on the Business model canvas for 10 startups simultaneously. Those startups were selected by Berytech & MDF based on defined selection criteria.
• The service provider selected will be responsible for assisting 10 startups after the training session. 
• The service provider will have to assist the startups online in their one on one clinics. 
• The service provider is asked to share with MDF a clear assessment of each startup post the online clinics.
• The service provider should be willing to coordinate with MDF, for the development of the proposed services.
• Services must be conducted between 26 June and 1 July 2023.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Applications to this proposal can be from independent trainers/consultants or a legal entity, from Lebanon.
• The applicant should have at least 3 years of previous experience working with startups, ideally in the agrifoodtech and cleantech sectors, to provide insight into the unique issues that these companies may encounter.
• The applicant should have significant knowledge and expertise in the business model canvas, particularly in the agrifoodtech and cleantech industries. They should be able to assist startups in formulating their own coherent business model canvas.
• The applicant should have hands-on expertise in the agrifoodtech and cleantech sectors, as well as an understanding of trends, regulations, and obstacles. This will enable them to provide startups with pertinent and up-to-date information.
• The applicant should have prior experience conducting seminars and clinics, as well as the ability to convey complicated ideas clearly and concisely. They must be able to modify their instructional approach to meet the requirements of the startup participants.
• The applicant should have an entrepreneurial mentality and be familiar with the obstacles and possibilities that come with starting a business.
• The applicant must be a strong speaker. They should be able to provide constructive and supportive comments, as well as successfully lead group talks.

Business Model

• Building their first business model and identifying their main value propositions. Moreover, startups will validate the prototype and test it with potential customers and come up with new alterations to their prototype if needed.
• Business Model Canvas Workshop
• Learn about the Business Model Canvas and its importance in the world of startups and entrepreneurship.
• Overview of a business operating model using the Business Model Canvas by evaluating Key Activities, Resources, and Partnerships. 
• Get inspired with examples.
• Clinics
• Highlight the importance of stakeholders' interview results in building the BMC
• Competitive Analysis exercise (what makes them stand out?) + Revenue model & revenue streams (high-level pricing strategy to be clear, the target number of customers, how will they generate revenues to become sustainable? etc.) 
• Follow up on the startups' progress, program alignment, and quality of deliverables, and hear the startups' feedback on the program.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The service provider will be selected based on:

The proposal suggested and fit for the program’s objective.

Their bio, proven track records and experience in the field required.