Business Expert – AgriTech4Egypt Innovation Challenge - Acceleration Program

Context & Background

Berytech is a leading organization in the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Lebanon, that aims to provide a conducive environment for the creation and development of startups, through incubation, business support, counseling, funding, networking, and the company hosting, hence taking part in the economic revival of the country, participating in wealth and job creation, and retaining graduates and high-level skills in Lebanon.

Scope of work

Berytech is seeking an experienced business expert to deliver a dynamic workshop on Business Planning and provide one-on-one business support sessions for 15 innovation teams. This workshop is designed to cover various aspects of business development, tailored to startups at different stages, from beginner to advanced levels. The selected expert will be responsible for the following:

1. Workshop Delivery:

• Duration: 2-3 hours
• Content: The workshop will cover advanced topics relevant to startups at various stages. Topics will include an overview of the key components of a business plan, crafting a compelling mission and vision statement, setting strategic goals, conducting effective market research and analysis, creating detailed customer personas and a comprehensive value proposition, designing a sustainable business model, and planning and optimizing business operations.

The workshop should include interactive elements, such as group activities, case studies, quizzes or live polls, etc. to ensure high engagement and practical learning.

1. One-on-One Business Support Sessions:

Total Number of Sessions: A maximum of 28. The one-on-one sessions provide personalized guidance and support tailored to the specific needs of each innovation team. The duration of each session is 45 minutes.

These sessions will be divided into two tracks:

• Beginner/Intermediate Track (9 innovation teams): Focuses on creating a simple one-page business plan and refining the business model as needed. (A minimum of 2 sessions/team)
• Advanced Track (6 innovation teams): Focuses on developing a more comprehensive business plan. (A minimum of 1 session/team)

Deliverables:

• A detailed agenda and content plan for the workshop
• Workshop material (PowerPoint presentation)
• Delivering one workshop on Business Planning
• Conducting up to 28 one-on-one sessions for 15 startups/innovation teams, to be delivered between September and October 2024.
• Feedback on the progress of each startup/innovation team after each one-on-one session
• Final report on each startup/innovation team
• A detailed business plan and a refined business model canvas for each startup/innovation team

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in a startup environment.
• Previous experience working with businesses or startups is a plus.
• Possess strong professional credentials and business knowledge and skills
• Demonstrates strong communications skills and professional credibility to influence entrepreneurs.