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26/02/2021 Call for AUDITOR : TRANSDAIRY ENI CBC MED projec Project TRANSDAIRY, ENI CBC MED funded project is looking for an Auditor more 9/1/2020 Bridge between Academia and Entrepreneurship ELCIM is very happy to support the bridge between Academia and Entrepreneurship through the management of the ACT Smart more 30/07/2020 IRI Letter. We would like to introduce this new interesting opportunity for Industrial Research Institute’s Members: REESTART Project more oject MAIA TAQA, ENI CBC MED funded project is looking for a Technical Expert more Project MAIA TAQA, ENI CBC MED funded project is looking for an Auditor more 17/09/2019 Project MAIA TAQA, ENI CBC MED funded project is looking for a communication manager more 29/03/2019 Design Thinking Training On March 28, ELCIM organised a successful seminar on Design Thinking for Digital Transformation more 08/04/2019 Participation in HORECA 2019 o better serve the Lebanese industry, IRI/ELCIM participated in the HORECA fair for the year 2019. more 22/03/2019 MOU Signature with USEK On Tuesday March 19, 2019 an MOU was signed between IRI/ELCIM and USEK as both parties agreed to work hand in han more 20/03/2019 Participation in HORECA The Industrial Research Institute (IRI) and The Euro-Lebanese Centre for Industrial Modernization (ELCIM), more 18/03/2019 Interview with Loubna Ibrahim On March 28, we are organising a training in Design Thinking led by Loubna Ibrahim. Design Thinking is a process of creating and testing innovative ideas more 12/03/2019 Meeting with Lebanese Economic Attaches On the 1st of March 2019, the Lebanon SoftShore Cluster organized a meeting at the Beirut Digital District between the LSS member more 05/03/2019 PV Training On March 27, ELCIM organized a successful seminar on PV with Dr. Elias Kinab and Dr. Talal Salem more 26/02/2019 Interview with Jihane Abi Khalil On March 13, Jihane Abi Khalil will be conducting a one-day training on Logistics. more 11/02/2019 Interview with Dr Elias Kinab and Dr Talal Salem On February 13, Dr Elias Kinab and Dr Talal Salem will be conducting training on Photovoltaic: How to reduce your electricity more 06/02/2019 AI Training with Nadine Hajj On January 31, ELCIM organized a successful seminar on AI with Dr. Nadine Hajj more 05/02/2019 ICT Committee Meeting The LSS cluster had the opportunity to meet with the parliamentary ICT committee, headed by Mr Nadim Gemayel, on Thursday, more 28/01/2019 Interview with Nadine Hajj Nadine Hajj is a research associate at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the American University of Beirut more 14/08/2018 PARTICIPATION IN GITEX 2018 In what has become a tradition since 2007, and with its aim to support Lebanese software know-how and to better serve the IT sector more 30/08/2018 First meeting for GITEX participants n Thursday, August 30 2018, the Lebanese software companies held a meeting at the LSS cluster more 26/07/2018 Lebanon Softshore Academic Forum The Lebanon Softshore Academic Forum, which took place on June 8, brought together the country’s academic a more 01/06/2018 First meeting of the Academic Forum committee Following the Academic Forum organized by the LSS Cluster, a committee was formed with the objective more 20/03/2018 HORECA 2018 The Euro Lebanese Centre for Industrial Modernization ( ELCIM) and the Centre for Innovation and Technology ( CIT) at IRI participated in HORECA more 23/04/2018 Participation of the LSS at COMEX 2018 in Oman Being aware of the promising potential for IT investment in Oman, the Lebanon SoftShore more 23/04/2018 Lebanese Software at COMEX Lebanese Software Innovators companies will be showcasing at COMEX in Oman from the 23rd till the 25th of April 2018. more 08/10/2017 Meet LSS at GITEX 2017 8 october , Meet Lebanon Software innovators at GITEX , booth AJ 40 more 03/12/2016 OSSCOM2016 The Lebanon SoftShore Cluster (LSS) participated in the 2nd International Conference on Open Source Software Computing (OSSCOM2016) that took place in Beirut more 14/12/2016 Energy Efficiency training 2016 Training organized by ELCIM at IRI premises on December 14-2016 under the topic “nergy Efficiency in Building Design more 16/10/2016 Meet LSS at GITEX 2016 The LebanonSoftshore Cluster will be present at GITEX 2016 technology fair. more 28/06/2016 FOSTEr in MED final conference in Cagliari The final conference of Foster MED project funded by the ENPI CBC MED was held at the auditorium of Engineering and Architecture Department of Cagliari University. more 07/06/2016 IRI inaugurates the FOSTEr in MED BIPV Pilot plant Under the patronage of HE the Minister of Industry, Dr. Hussein Hajj-Hassan and HE the Minister of Energy and Water, Mr. Arthur Nazarian, and in the presence of Dr. Esmat El Karadsheh more FOSTEr in MED training paths presentations For those who wish to obtain the presentations of FOSTEr in MED training more Inauguration of the FOSTEr in MED BIPB power plant at IRI the Centre for Innovation and Technology ( CIT) at the Industrial Research Institute (IRI) in Lebanon will celebrate the launch of the new Building Integrated Photovoltaic Pilot Plant implemented at the Industrial Research Institute building more 07/06/2016 Building Integrated Photovoltaic Pilot Plant The Industrial Research Institute - Centre for Innovation and Technology and FOSTEr in Med project are pleased to invite you to the inauguration of the Building Integrated Photovoltaic Pilot Plant more 21/04/2016 CIT at HORECA 2016 Now that the HORECA event has ended, it is time to thank all of you , students , entrepreneurs, researchers more 21/04/2016 FOSTEr in MED training paths in Catalunia The Association of the Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASCAME) partner of FOSTEr in MED project launches training more FOSTER in MED ?Pilot Building The sun is shining at the Industrial Research Institute (IRI)! ENPI CBC Med Programme ??FOSTERinMED ?Pilot Building Integrated Photovoltaic system produces 30 kWp, significantly contributing to the energy needs of IRI building! more 07/03/2016 Study visit to Andaloucia Technology Park in Malaga Study visit to Andaloucia Technology Park in Malaga by Lebanon Softshore Cluster representatives more Meet ELCIM team at HORECA Meet ELCIM team at HORECA stand A22 hall C . Presentations and meet the experts sessions will be held. Open to public more 10/03/2016 Good Quality and Hygienic Practices The industrial Research Institute (IRI) and the Euro Lebanese centre for Industrial Modernization (ELCIM) organized an In-House training for House of Olives on March 10 & 11-2016 under the topic of “Good Quality and Hygienic Practices”. more FOSTER in MED Pilot Building The sun is shining at the Industrial Research Institute (IRI)! ENPI CBC Med Programme FOSTERinMED Pilot Building Integrated Photovoltaic system produces 30 kWp, significantly contributing to the energy needs of IRI building more 25/02/2016 Des panneaux photovoltaïques à même les façades Un projet pilote d'énergie solaire intégré au bâtiment vient d'être achevé à l'Institut de recherche industrielle, une première au Liban. more 099/09/2015 FOSTEr in MED at the BEF 2015 Foster in Med , a project financed by the ENPI – CBC MED programme and managed by the Centre for Innovation and Technology ( CIT) at IRI had a noticeable presence at the Beirut Energy Forum in its 2015 edition more 16/09/2015 Foster in Med at Cairo Capitalization Conference OSTEr in MED conference in Cairo: the Lebanese team from the Industrial Research Institute shares opportunities and success stories of Solar Building Integrated PhotoVoltaic. more 29/10/2015 Your chance to learn more about Innovative Solar Technologies The Euro-Lebanese Center for Industrial Modernization (ELCIM) and the Center for Innovation and Technology ( CIT) are proudly hosting a special training course on Building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) as part of FOSTEr in MED, a project funded by the E more 10/06/2015 Share policies to Foster renewable energies and solar technologies in the Mediterranean area On Wednesday the 10th of June 2015 in Cagliari, Italy, the project organized a round table in order to “Share policies to Foster renewable energies and solar technologies in the Mediterranean area". more 02/06/2015 Promoting the use of solar technologies in Lebanon: Foster in Med info point participates at Project From the 2nd to the 5th of June 2015 the Industrial Research Institute (IRI), partner of EU ENPI CBC MED funded project FOSTEr in MED, participated to Project Lebanon 2015 more 27/04/2015 The matchmaking event Within its mission of bridging the gap between the research community, young entrepreneurs and the industrial and economic sectors, the Centre for Innovation and Technology organized a Matchmaking event that brought together investors and innovators more 16/04/2015 EU funded project FOSTEr in MED participates in the Mediterranean Gas and Oil exhibition to discuss The Industrial Research Institute of Beirut, partner of EU project FOSTEr in MED, participated in the Mediterranean Gas and Oil conference that took place at Crown Plaza Hotel from April 16 to 18 more 22/04/2015 FOSTEr in MED EU project at the Engineering Expo of Beirut Info Point Administrator states :We were there to spread the word among engineers and fresh graduate professionals about the solutions that PV can offer to the country more 20/04/2015 EU funded project FOSTEr in MED present at HORECA, one of the largest annual events in Beirut The Industrial Research Institute, the Lebanese Partner of EU project FOSTEr in MED participated in HORECAs exhibition held in Beirut from the April 20 to 23, 2015 more 06/05/2015 ASCAME : Promouvoir lénergie solaire à travers le Forum Solaire à Barcelone LAssociation des Chambres de Commerce et dIndustrie de la Méditerranée (ASCAME) organise le Forum Solaire à Barcelone le 6 mai dans le cadre du projet FOSTEr in MED, financé par lUnion Européenne à travers le Programme du Bassin méditerranéen ENPI C more 30/04/2014 À Tunis, les partenaires de FOSTEr in MED planifient les activités de la dernière année du projet Du 15 au 16 avril 2015, la capitale tunisienne accueille la 3e réunion de gestion du projet FOSTEr in MED, financé par l’Union Européenne à travers le Programme du Bassin méditerranéen “ENPI CBC“. more 20/04/2015 20 April 2015, ELCIM in HORECA fair 2015 The Industrial Research institute (IRI) and The Euro-Lebanese center for Industrial modernization (ELCIM), have the pleasure to invite you to visit their stand at the Horeca exhibition (BIEL- Entrance Hall C- A15) from the 20th till the 23rd of April 2015 more 26/03/2015 Lancement des activités de sensibilisation à l’énergie solaire des élèves d’écoles en Alexandrie Dans le cadre du projet FOSTER in MED financé par l’Union Européenne - Programme du Bassin Méditerranéen «PENI CBC», la Confédération des Associations Euro-Egyptiennes d’affaires (CEEBA) organise des activités de sensibilisation à l’énergie solaire pour d more 16/03/2015 Intellectual Property Protection Workshop The Centre for Innovation and Technology at the Industrial Research Institute organized in cooperation with the EU TAIEX Instrument a Workshop on Intellectual Property rights at the Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel Ain el Mraysseh. – Beirut. more 17/02/2015 Fostering Solar Energy in the Mediterranean Sea Basin pilot projects implementation will be discussed in Aqaba during the 4th Technical Scientific Committee of EU funded FOSTEr in MED project more 17/02/2015 Students visit the site where FOSTEr in MED implements the first solar BIPV in Lebanon February 2015 – Complementary schools students visited the Industrial Research Institute building, to explore the implementation of the first solar Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) facility in Lebanon. more 17/02/2015 Scientific knowledge workshop recommendations The report and recommendations for the expert mission “ Transforming Scientific Knowledge into Social and Economic Benefits” co organized by ELCIM/CIT and TAIEX are now available online. To view the text please follow the link more 29/01/2015 EU project Foster in Med participates in the conference Energy and Energy efficiency Dr Elias Kinab , from the Technical and Scientific committee of EU project FOSTEr in MED announced that new Building Integrated Photovoltaic technology will be used for the first time in Lebanon on the Industrial Research Institute building within the pre more 12/12/2014 FosterInMed participates in NEXTMED conference in Rome 12 DEC , Cross- border cooperation in the Mediterranean: FosterInMed participates in NEXTMED conference in Rome more 01/12/2014 Strategies related to Major natural Risks and Human Disasters The recommendations for the workshop Strategies related to Major natural Risks and Human Disasters organized by ELCIM and the CIT in collaboration with TAIEX are now available online. more 02/12/2014 Workshop on Transforming Scientific Knowledge into The Industrial Research Institute (IRI) and the Centre for Innovation & Technology (CIT) co-organized with the TAIEX assistance a 2 days’ Workshop on Transforming Scientific Knowledge into Social and Economic Benefits more 25/11/2014 Workshop on: Understanding GMP and HACCP in the Food Industry The Euro-Lebanese Centre for Industrial Modernisation is organizing a workshop on "Understanding GMP and HACCP in the Food Industry: A practical approach to small and medium size food businesses more 06/10/2015 FOSTEr in MED project What do Lebanese citizens know about the sources of electric energy that are currently used in their country? What is people more 01/09/2015 Press release FOSTEr in MED at the Beirut Energy Forum September 2014 – In the framework of Beirut Energy Forum, Mr. Naji Abi Zeid, the manager in Lebanonof the EU funded project FOSTEr in MED spoke about the 4.5 million euro solar project involving the implementation of a pilot photovoltaic project. more 15/10/2014 Workshop on Strategies Related to Major Natural Risks and Human Disasters The Lebanese Industrial Research Institute (IRI), the Centre for Innovation and Technology (CIT) and the EU TAIEX instrument have organised on October 15 and 16 an event entitled: Workshop on Strategies Related to Major Natural Risks and Human Disasters. more 15/10/2014 Upcoming 2-Day Workshop on Strategies Related to Natural or Human Disasters The Industrial Research Institute (IRI) and the Centre for Innovation & Technology (CIT) are organizing a 2-Day workshop on Strategies Related to Natural or Human Disasters on October 15th and 16th, 2014. more 11/06/2014 EU project FOSTEr in MED: We will install innovative PV systems on the Lebanese University campus EU funded project FOSTEr in MEDs Technical and Scientific Committee (TSC) held a two day meeting at the Industrial Research Institute of Beirut for their 3rd coordination meeting. more 30/04/2014 Business models A seminar organized by CIT on Business models took place at ESA on April 30 2014. more 6 May, 2014 Commercialization Concepts - Seminar The Centre for Innovation & Technology, in collaboration with ESA Business School, has the pleasure to invite you to a seminar on "Commercialization Concepts" on May 6, 2014 at 9h00 at ESA Business School. more 28/03/2014 Seminar on Artificial Intelligence (AI) The Lebanon SoftShore Cluster (LSS) in cooperation with The Centre for Innovation and Technology (CIT) and the Faculty of Engineering organized a seminar on Artificial Intelligence (AI) on March 28, 2014 at The Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK). more 1st to the 4th of April HORECA 2014 IRI represented by its ELCIM and CIT centres took part in the HORECA 2013 Exhibition, through managing the "INDUSTRY LOUNGE", a concept combining the Industry consulting and managing specialists. more 17/01/2014 CIT starts the year with a new Voucher Dr. Nisreen El Hassan has been working within the University of Balamand on scaling up of new catalysts containing nickel and porous silica for reforming of natural gas and biomass. more 10/12/2013 Your Final Opportunity to Innovation Vouchers The CIT announces its last deadline for receiving applications for the Innovation Voucher Project by the end of December 2013. more 07/11/2013 Innovation Vouchers from CIT Dr. Nicolas Louka and Dr. Richard Maroun each received a voucher of 10,000 EURO from the CIT for their innovative projects in the months of September and October. more 17/09/2013 WORKSHOPS CANCELLATION The workshop on “Strategies Related to Major Natural Risks and Human Disasters” planned for the 5th and the 6th of September, and the “Cold Chain Management” workshop planned for the 16th and 17th of September.. more 22/08/2013 Dr. Omar Obeid receives a 10,000 EURO Innovation Voucher Dr. Omar Obeid has been working within the American University of Beirut on his project more 05/09/2013 Strategies Related to Natural or Human Disasters The Industrial Research Institute (IRI) and the Centre for Innovation & Technology (CIT) in collaboration with TAIEX are organizing a 2-Day workshop more 30/07/2013 CIT grants an Innovation Voucher to Dr. Joseph Matta Dr. Joseph Matta has been granted a 10,000 EURO voucher on the 30th of July 2013 by the CIT more 31/06/2013 CIT Team at Poznan Science and Technology Park- June 2013 In the framework of planned study visits on the Functioning of Centres for Innovation and Technology and in cooperation with TAIEX, three members of CIT Team visited Poznan Science and Technology Park in Poland during the second week of June 2013. more 01/06/2013 CIT issues 2 more Innovation Vouchers 2 more innovation vouchers to the applicants Mr. George Salloum and Mr. Hussein El Ghor more 30/05/2013 CIT grants an Innovation Voucher to the Beirut Arab University The Beirut Arab University has been granted a 10,000 EURO voucher on more 08/04/2013 Technica International receives a 10,000 EURO Innovation Voucher The company Technica International received a 10,000 EURO grant from the CIT more 27/05/2013 CIT Team at AUST CIT Team members visited the American University of Science & Technology on Monday, May 27th, 2013, more 23/04/2013 Developing personal charisma and influence more 28/03/2013 Fostering Solar Technology in the Mediterranean area In December 2012, the Industrial Research Institute, as partner with the University of Cagliari, more 12/03/2013 Two more Innovation Vouchers Issued from the CIT! The CIT issued two Innovation Vouchers, one to the applicant more 09/04/2013 ELCIM and CIT team will be present at HORECA 2013 more 18/03/2013 European Union Delegation to Lebanon EU - Lebanon cooperation days more March 4, 2013 Memorandum of Understanding between CIT & the FoE On the 21st of February 2013 a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Centre for Innovation and Technology (CIT) at The Industrial Research Institute & the “Faculty of Engineering” (FoE) at the Lebanese University- Hadath more 07/01/2013 CIT Team at the American University of Beirut (AUB) and the Lebanese University in Hadath The Innovation Voucher Project was introduced to the faculty members and students at the American University of Beirut more 03/01/2013 More Innovation Vouchers from CIT! The CIT issued 2 more innovation vouchers on Thursday December 20th more 18/12/2012 Innovation Voucher presentations at AUB Campus in Beirut & Lebanese University (UL) Hadath more November 14, 2012 Signature of a Memorandum of understanding between IRI & USEK Signature of a Memorandum of understanding MOU between The Industrial Research Institute (IRI) and University of Saint Esprit-Kaslik (USEK) more November 26, 2012 CIT Team at LAU Jbeil and Faculté des Sciences at USJ The Innovation Voucher Project was introduced to the faculty members and students at both the Lebanese American University (LAU) in Jbeil and the Faculté des Sciences at Université Saint-Joseph more November 13, 2012 EU-CIT 3rd Innovation Voucher in Lebanon Issued! Center for Innovation and Technology (CIT) issued its third Innovation Voucher to the applicant Mr. Ali Kassem on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. more 30/10/2012 CIT Team at Lebanese University at Roumieh Members of the CIT team visited the Lebanese University at Roumieh on October 30th 2012, more 7/11/2012 Commercialization Tour (CT) The CIT at the Industrial Research Institute hosted the Commercialization Tour on November 7, 2012 more 06/11/2012 CIT Booth at the LibanPack Exhibition The CIT and ELCIM participated in the LibanPack Exhibition that accompanied the Conference on Food Packaging on November 6, 2012 at Adnan Kassar Edifice more 01/11/2012 CIT Issues its Second Innovation Voucher The second Innovation Voucher issued by the Centre for Innovation and Technology was awarded to the applicant Mr. Fadi Lama on Thursday November 1st, 2012 more December, 2012 Innovation Voucher presentations at AUB Campus in Beirut & Lebanese University (UL) Hadath - CIT Team presentation at AUB Campus in Beirut on the 18th of December 2012 at 12:30 pm at the faculty of Engineering. - CIT Team presentation at Lebanese University (UL) Hadath campus on the 19th of December 2012 at 11:00 am at the more 16/10/2012 CIT Team Meeting with the Association of Lebanese Industrialists The CIT Team met with the Association of Lebanese Industrialists at their premises on Tuesday October 16th, 2012. more 18/10/2013 CIT Team at BAU Members of the CIT team visited Beirut Arab University (BAU), where CIT Expert Mr. Fady Fayyad presented a brief on the Innovation Voucher project more 10/10/2012 First Innovation Voucher Issued! The CIT issued its first Innovation Voucher to the winning applicant Mr. Jihad Nasrallah on Wednesday, October 10, 2012. more 10/10/2012 CIT Team at USEK The Innovation Voucher Project was introduced to the faculty members and students at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK), more 9/17/2012 CIT at the Industrialists’ Meeting with the Minister The Association of Lebanese Industrialists (ALI) coordinated an industrialists’ meeting with the Minister of Industry H.E. Mr. Vreij Sabounjian on the 17th of September 2012 at Le Royal Hotel. more 10/17/2012 Third Round of Applications for the Innovation Voucher As the second deadline for receiving Innovation Voucher Project applications has passed, the CIT started its third round of evaluations. more 6/12/2012 CIT Team Visits LAU The Innovation Voucher Project was introduced to the faculty members at the Lebanese American University (LAU). more 6/15/2012 CIT Team at NDU Members of the CIT team visited Notre Dame University (NDU) and elaborated on the Innovation Voucher project more 6/24/2012 The Centre for Innovation and Technology at the Industrial Research Institute (IRI) launched on 24 June 2012 “Innovation Voucher" project at IRI premises, in the presence of the Minister of Industry, H.E. Mr. Vrej Sabounjian, and the Head of the Delegation of the European Union, Ambassador Angelina Eichhorst. more