SPEEDUP: The Green Challenge | 5th EcoSwitch Festival Copy

Have you ever wondered what it takes to tackle a real business challenge as an entrepreneur?

Join SPEEDUP: The Green Challenge, an interactive activity taking place during the 5th EcoSwitch Festival, designed specifically for students and aspiring entrepreneurs interested in innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.

The concept is simple: One real green venture. One business challenge. 60 minutes.

This session offers participants an opportunity to engage with a real entrepreneurial challenge and explore the type of creative and strategic thinking required to develop sustainable businesses.

Rather than simply listening to entrepreneurial success stories, participants will be encouraged to approach a business challenge from an entrepreneurial perspective, explore possible solutions, and reflect on the decisions that entrepreneurs face when developing their ventures.

What Participants Can Expect

• Exposure to a real green venture and a practical business challenge.
• An opportunity to apply creativity and entrepreneurial problem-solving.
• A chance to explore innovative approaches to business development and sustainability.
• An interactive learning experience connecting entrepreneurial thinking with real-world challenges.

Who Should Attend?

This activity is particularly relevant for:

• University students interested in entrepreneurship and innovation.
• Aspiring entrepreneurs exploring opportunities to launch their own ventures.
• Young innovators interested in sustainability and the green economy.
• Individuals looking to develop their entrepreneurial mindset through practical challenges.

About the SPEEDUP Project

The SPEEDUP project, represented in Lebanon by INJAZ Lebanon, is part of the EU Interreg NEXT MED Programme and focuses on accelerating the sustainable and competitive growth of SMEs across the Mediterranean region.

About the Festival

Organized by the EcoSwitch Coalition, a network of more than 30 organizations, institutions, and corporations supporting green entrepreneurship in Lebanon, the 5th EcoSwitch Festival brings together entrepreneurs, industry experts, students, and ecosystem partners for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and networking.

The festival takes place on November 25, 2026, at Beirut Digital District and is part of Global Entrepreneurship Week Lebanon 2026.

SPEEDUP: The Green Challenge takes place as one of two parallel sessions during the festival's afternoon programme.

Participants register through the festival's main registration page.