{"id":1771,"date":"2018-06-06T11:34:30","date_gmt":"2018-06-06T08:34:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abyadaswad.com\/_en\/?p=1771"},"modified":"2018-06-06T11:34:30","modified_gmt":"2018-06-06T08:34:30","slug":"young-green-entrepreneurs-present-innovative-ideas-on-world-environment-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abyadaswad.com\/_en\/young-green-entrepreneurs-present-innovative-ideas-on-world-environment-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Young Green Entrepreneurs Present Innovative Ideas on World Environment Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The EU and Fondation Diane organized today a \u2018green start-up\u2019 pitching event on the occasion of World Environment Day which is celebrated on June 5th of every year.<\/p>\n<p>For the past month, young entrepreneurs have been invited to present their ideas for innovative green solutions that could compete for today&#8217;s event.<\/p>\n<p>The eight brightest ideas that presented the most viable business models, best potential impact on the environment and clear long-term vision were shortlisted to pitch their ideas to a panel of experts and potential investors. Ahead of the event, the selected entrepreneurs received practical training on how to best present and pitch their ideas.<\/p>\n<p>Presented projects ranged from the production of renewable energy such as biofuel, the development of sustainable products and ways to fight plastic pollution through innovative approaches. The ideas presented provided an encouraging and positive outlook on the youth\u2019s motivation and commitment to help address Lebanon\u2019s environment challenges.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This event is a great way to celebrate World Environment Day. We are discovering new innovative ideas \u2013 and many bright young minds &#8211; that demonstrate most creatively how innovation and business can help us adopt an eco-friendly and green lifestyle,&#8221; EU Ambassador Christina Lassen addressed the audience as saying.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1773\" src=\"https:\/\/abyadaswad.com\/_en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/aa-Young-Green-Entrepreneurs-at-EU-event-05-June-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"601\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abyadaswad.com\/_en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/aa-Young-Green-Entrepreneurs-at-EU-event-05-June-18.jpg 601w, https:\/\/abyadaswad.com\/_en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/aa-Young-Green-Entrepreneurs-at-EU-event-05-June-18-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A mobile botanical garden was stationed outside the event&#8217;s hall, giving the participants the opportunity to discover plant species native to Lebanon and learn about conservation processes and the importance of biodiversity for environmental balance.<\/p>\n<p>Following a vote by the jury and the audience, the start-up Cubex was announced as the winner of the pitch and was offered a grant to kick-start its green business.<\/p>\n<p>Encouraging other young entrepreneurs to come forward with new innovative ideas, Marc Aoun, Cubex\u2019s business developer, said: \u201cI believe that if you have the right idea there are many people who will want to invest in you.\u201d He added that young people should develop their own green business ideas and make them feasible through financing models and incubation programs.<\/p>\n<p>The European Union strives to help protect Lebanon&#8217;s environment and natural resources by supporting sustainable enterprise and environmental development.<\/p>\n<div class=\"e3lan e3lan-in-post1\"><p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Responsive below details pages -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5312900198931270\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7850515581\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The EU and Fondation Diane organized today a \u2018green start-up\u2019 pitching event on the occasion of World Environment Day which is celebrated on June 5th of every year. For the past month, young entrepreneurs have been invited to present their ideas for innovative green solutions that could compete for today&#8217;s event. 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