Green Financing | 5th EcoSwitch Festival Copy

Access to finance remains one of the key challenges facing entrepreneurs in Lebanon, particularly those developing innovative solutions that address environmental and sustainability challenges.

Join "Green Financing," a dedicated session for green entrepreneurs at the 5th EcoSwitch Festival, exploring the role of financing in supporting the development, growth, and long-term sustainability of green enterprises.

The session brings together entrepreneurial and expert perspectives to encourage discussion around the opportunities and challenges associated with financing environmentally responsible businesses in Lebanon.

Featured Participants

Moderator: Dr. Hasan Youness — University Professor, Entrepreneur, and EcoSwitch Coalition Executive Committee Member

Dr. Hasan Youness brings an academic and entrepreneurial perspective to the discussion and serves as a member of the EcoSwitch Coalition Executive Committee.

Entrepreneur: Riham Hijazi — Co-Founder of RUSH & REEZ

Riham Hijazi is the co-founder of RUSH & REEZ. She joins the discussion to contribute the perspective of a Lebanese entrepreneur.

Expert: Christel El Daher — Fashion Journalist, Textile Expert, and Founder of The Way It's Worn

Christel El Daher is a fashion journalist and textile expert, and the founder of The Way It's Worn.

Discussion Focus

The session aims to explore:

• Challenges green entrepreneurs face when seeking financing.
• The role of financial resources in supporting sustainable business development.
• Entrepreneurial perspectives on growing green enterprises in Lebanon.
• Opportunities for dialogue between entrepreneurs and ecosystem stakeholders.

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 sustainable entrepreneurs, experts, 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.

Green Financing is one of two parallel sessions taking place during the afternoon programme and is specifically intended for green entrepreneurs.

Participants register through the festival's main registration page.