Beirut is your base. The world is your market.
We connect SmartESA startups and partners to leading ecosystems in Europe, Latin America, the GCC, and MENA. Our network is active — not a list of logos.
Our Partners
Connected across four continents.
We open doors. You walk through them. All soft-landing and international opportunities are accessible through Boost-Le-Club.
Direct access to the HEC Paris Lebanon alumni network — one of the most influential business communities spanning Beirut, Paris, the GCC, and beyond.
One of France’s leading health innovation ecosystems. Priority placement for startups in the health, medtech, and biotech sectors.
Two models: 1–3 startups in existing programmes, or a dedicated 8–12 startup Lebanese cohort. Focus on ImpactAI, women entrepreneurship, health, and ecological transition.
Strong Mediterranean and Africa-focused ecosystem with deep connections across the Francophone world. Ideal for startups with MENA-Africa market ambitions.
Our flagship partner. A full residency at the world’s largest startup campus. SmartESA nominates startups via the Prix Entrepreneur ESA–HEC competition. Financial support, flights,
