The Entrepreneurship Center at the Arab Open University – Lebanon is a dynamic platform for innovation, capacity-building, and inclusive development. In alignment with AOU’s mission to democratize access to high-quality education and prepare students for the evolving labor market, the Center extends its impact beyond students, empowering the wider community through hands-on training, mentorship, research, and cross-sectoral partnerships. 

We embrace entrepreneurship as a mindset that surpasses business creation to become a catalyst for social and economic transformation across Lebanon and the wider Arab region. 

The AOU Entrepreneurship Center's ecosystem covers:

1. Curricular Integration
1. Embedding entrepreneurship across all faculties, including education, computer science, and business
2. Launching interdisciplinary student projects tied to real-world entrepreneurial challenges
3. Creating elective entrepreneurship pathways (e.g., minors or certificates)
2. Co-Curricular Activities
1. Expanding the Business Clinic into a permanent, accessible platform for student entrepreneurs.
2. Launching a digital appointment system and knowledge-sharing portal to support ongoing student needs.
3. Research and Innovation
1. Acting as a system-wide knowledge resource connecting research, innovation, community outreach, and student support.
2. Collaborating with faculty to co-create research topics rooted in applied entrepreneurial practice.
4. Community Outreach
1. Leading ecosystem-wide partnerships (e.g., with BIAT, municipalities)
2. Hosting annual national forums (e.g., the upcoming FinTech conference) that foster knowledge-sharing and collective action
3. Offering faculty-led training and mentorship to vulnerable and underrepresented populations​
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