Deadline: 24-Jul-2023
Apply now for the ARYAF Program to empower MSMEs to increase their sales volume, implement a business continuity plan, and provide training to their staff, including youth, women, and disabled individuals.
ARYAF serves Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises operating in food processing, local hospitality, tourism, the restaurant industry, eco-tourism, and agri-tourism within Bekaa and Mount Lebanon.
The program is funded by The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), in partnership with Berytech, within the framework of Strengthening Agriculture, Local Communities and Small and Medium Enterprises project (ACE).
The Program’s Scope
- Providing business support, technical assistance, financial grants, and growth opportunities
- Identifying challenges and opportunities for MSMEs in Bekaa and South Mount Lebanon
- Conducting needs assessment and collecting baseline data to provide targeted support
- Preparing a business continuity plan and designing a transformation journey for each enterprise
- Implementing the transformation journey through business support and technical assistance
- Conducting networking and matchmaking events for business growth opportunities
- Offering up to €14,000 in-kind financial grants for each enterprise.
Benefits
- Unlock your business potential with tailored financial and technical support
- Financial Benefits
- You can receive up to 14,000 euros in in-kind grants to support your business journey.
- Tailored Business Support
- You will navigate the challenges of scaling your MSME with targeted business development support.
- Technical Assistance
- You will refine your product or service with the support of technical experts.
- Networking & Mentorship
- You will connect with potential partners and customers, and receive mentorship from experienced business leaders.
- Scaling & Internationalization
- You will get the support to succeed in global marketplaces through export readiness sessions and market access opportunities.
- Investment Opportunities
- You will get connected with potential investors to raise capital and achieve your business goals.
Eligibility Criteria
- ARYAF is open for rural MSMEs operating in tourism & hospitality
- To be eligible for the ARYAF program’s support, applying MSMEs must meet the following selection criteria:
- Operating in the field of food processing or other value chains downstream of agriculture such as local tourism, hospitality, and restaurants
- Having Lebanese owners
- Located in Baabda, Aley, Chouf, West Bekaa, or Zahle
- Preferably women-led or employing people with disabilities
- Officially registered with a MoF number with at least three full-time employees
- Able to prove that the assistance provided will have a tangible impact on the business continuity and will enhance production, employment, income generation, inclusiveness, and local linkages.
For more information, visit ARYAF Program.