Berytech

Berytech is the central node of Lebanon’s innovation ecosystem, operating as a hybrid accelerator, incubator, and fund-of-funds that orchestrates grants, technical assistance, and direct early-stage investment across deep-tech, biotech, diagnostics, and digital health. The firm operates sub-$250k cheques at pre-seed and seed alongside non-dilutive grant programs co-funded by EU, French, and other development partners. For founders, Berytech is best understood as the gateway to multiple Lebanese and regional capital sources rather than a standalone venture lead. The right founder profile is a Lebanese or diaspora team with a deep-tech or biotech founder profile, often with academic roots at AUB or USJ, building a defensible product with regional or global ambitions. Founders with no Lebanese nexus and pure consumer plays should look elsewhere. Entry path is via Berytech’s open-application portal, AUB innovation programs, or warm introductions from prior alumni. In the pitch, lead with technical depth, a credible plan to use Berytech’s non-dilutive funding to de-risk early R&D before raising venture capital, and a clear path to international syndicates given Lebanon’s domestic capital constraints. Caveats: Lebanon’s macro and banking crisis materially constrains domestic follow-on capital and creates significant operational complexity around funds movement, so founders should plan to incorporate offshore (often Delaware or Cyprus) early and route capital accordingly. Berytech’s AI focus is selective and depends on the program in question, so confirm specific eligibility for AI-flagged tracks. The fund’s direct equity cheques are small relative to typical seed rounds elsewhere, so plan to syndicate with regional or international leads. Request a current program calendar and grant calendar during initial conversations, since these are highly time-bound.