Call for Textile Prototyping expert - STAND Up! Textile Eco-Innovation Challenge

Context & Background

About Berytech:

Berytech is a leading organization in the Entrepreneurial Eco-system in Lebanon, that aims to provide a conducive environment for the creation and development of startups, through incubation, business support, counseling, funding, networking, and 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.

About STAND Up !

Berytech is the implementing partner in Lebanon of STAND Up! Sustainable Textile Action for Networking and Development of circular economy business ventures in the Mediterranean, an EU-funded project under the ENI CBC Med programme.

The STAND Up! project addresses the need for transition to an environmentally and socially responsible circular model in the textile sector, a traditional key industry in the Mediterranean with an undoubtful cross-border nature.

About the activity

With the aim of empowering the Fashion, Clothing, and Textile industry in Lebanon, Berytech is launching the Textile Eco-Innovation Challenge that offers the opportunity to develop sustainable innovations by entrepreneurs for companies in this field.

SCOPE OF WORK AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Strategic Partnership Specialist:

• To design and develop a sample prototype and 3D-modeled visuals of the sustainable fabric on furniture.
• To conduct a series of tests assessing the look, feel, and texture of the prototype.
• To iterate the prototype based on client feedback.

Requirements and Deliverables:

• The consultant will be working on the "scope of work" while adding complementary suggestions and personal input to achieve the desired outcome based on the startup’s needs and roadmap.
• The consultant will design and develop a sample prototype and 3D-modelled visuals. The mission will be implemented between May 2023 and July 2023 for three working weeks.

Qualifications

• A track record of experience working with design ateliers and startups.
• Experienced in working on physical and 3D textile prototyping/ product design with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Effective communicator with any audience in an organized and professional manner
• Have knowledge of the textile industry.
• A preferred background of knowledge in textile furniture.

Selection Criteria:

Experts or firms will be selected based on:
- The proposal suggested for the program’s objectives
- Experts bio, proven track records and experience in the required field
- Budget scope