Mission
To foster a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in rural areas, broaden employment opportunities, and enhance the skills of youth, women, and vulnerable groups to enable them play an active role in the social and economic development of their local communities.
Vision
To create inclusive ecosystems where individuals in both rural and vulnerable areas can build and grow sustainable businesses.
Why it began?
1) Identified a lack of entrepreneurial awareness and infrastructure in rural areas
2) Early programs revealed strong youth demand, validating the need for scale
3) Transitioned from initiative to organization as operations and impact grew
How is it going?
1) Established over 1,000 m² of innovation infrastructure across multiple locations
2) Reached 10,000+ beneficiaries through training and acceleration programs
3) Shifting focus toward SME support while planning regional expansion
Products & Services
Name
Type
Description
Status
GIL
Service
Youth-focused program providing design thinking, digital literacy, and business incubation for rural startups.
Live
Vitas Generation
Service
A 3-day bootcamp and startup competition for youth aged 18-35 to win cash prizes of up to $10,000 for their ventures.
Live
Navigating Entrepreneurship
Service
Mentorship and business tools for high school students to solve community problems through innovative ideas.
Live
MAVA (RESP)
Service
A 5-day support program and one-to-one mentoring focused on promoting sustainable land-use practices in Lebanon.
Live
ARYAF
Service
Capacity building and in-kind grants for rural MSMEs in food processing, tourism, and local hospitality sectors.
Live
Capacity Building
Service
Training programs designed to enhance technical and soft skills for employment or business establishment.
Live
Business Support Services
Service
Coaching and mentoring to help startups and M/SMEs navigate growth challenges and foster long-term success.
Live
Co-Working Spaces
Service
Modern hubs in Choueifat, Semkaniyeh, and Hasbaya with high-speed internet and facilities for local professionals.
Live
Organisation details
Est.
About Rural Entrepreneurs
Founder
Number of employees
11–50
Headquarters
Market Served
Organisation Sector
Email
Contact Rural Entrepreneurs
Samqaniyeh, Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon LA: 33.68350657210036 LO: 35.58701947651146
Coverages
Rural Entrepreneurs
An organization building entrepreneurship infrastructure and training programs in underserved communities.