The annual award aims to encourage, recognize and reward people who have truly created groundbreaking products using technology as a foundation.
The award aims to solicit submissions of leading technology innovation, from individuals or companies, whereby their efforts have been realized into, ideally a product that is in market, which has customers.
Participants and partners would aim to create economic growth in Lebanon by incorporating companies, creating jobs, creating manufacturing infrastructure, services and other vehicles.
Winners of this award will be personally mentored by Maroun N. Chammas.
Application Criteria
The submissions for the award must be
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products and innovations that are in market that have real customers or a working prototype with a clear plan to go to market; and
- products and innovations that hit an intersection of a specific technology area and a market segment.
- The candidates must be Lebanese and resident in Lebanon.
Application Deadline
The 2019 applications deadline will be announced shortly.
Award Value
$50,000 per year to recognize and reward excellence in technology
innovation
Technology Focus area
Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Virtual and Augmented Reality • 3D Printing • Cloud Computing, SaaS/PaaS • Bots • Robots • Blockchain • Implantables • Genetic Modification • Renewable Energy • Cybersecurity • Internet of Things (IOT) • Quantum Computing • Video / Display Technology • Audio Technology
Market Segments
Mobility – Devices, Content, Advertising • Connected Consumer Electronics • Accessories • Gaming • Healthcare • Automotive • Wearables
