In a period of unprecedented crisis that affects the economic, political, governmental and social sectors in Lebanon, SE.TC aims to improve the economic situation in Lebanon’s north, Bekaa and South region, through training and coaching of teachers-trainers and students of Lebanese HEIs to cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and culture.
Key objective
The key aim of the project is to provide a way for active development of human capital, practical encouragement of social entrepreneurial activities and establishment of effective pathways to youth employment in strategic cooperation with different stakeholders. It aims to empower teachers-trainers and students and enhance their innovative pedagogical approaches for the growth of social entrepreneurship, micro-businesses, and early-stage start-ups in rural regions in Lebanon, creating a supportive entrepreneurial environment in their communities.
Expected results
Students and Faculty members build their capacities and boost their competences respectively to coach and become future social entrepreneurs, while helping underprivileged people in the community.
Refugees and vulnerable youth are supported in the transition towards full integration within the Lebanese labour market.
Underprivileged Lebanese in the rural regions of the country are helped to innovative ideas for sustainable economic growth.
A platform to connect all actors, students, trainers and concerned communities, for recommendation and mutual support, facilitate connections and engage stakeholders, NGOs and public authorities.
Partners
News
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SE.TC move from Beirut to Tripoli: the East International University workshop
After their successful start in Beirut, the SE.TC Erasmus+ workshops have reached northern Lebanon, where East International University (EIU) hosted a dynamic four-day training in Tripoli to inspire and equip young people with the skills to launch socially impactful enterprises. From June 23 to 27, 2025, 20 motivated students gathered on the EIU campus for…
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SE.TC Workshop at Université La Sagesse: the second event in Lebanon to drive social entrepreneurship education
As part of the Erasmus+ funded SE.TC project, Université La Sagesse (ULS), Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (FEBA), organized a seven-module workshop between June and July, 2025, aimed at fostering a culture of social entrepreneurship among students and local communities in Lebanon. This pilot workshop marked a significant step in integrating social entrepreneurship education…
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Empowering change through education: SE.TC pilot workshops at Saint Joseph University promotes social entrepreneurship in Lebanon
In a country facing ongoing socio-economic challenges, a fresh wave of hope and innovation has emerged from the classrooms of Saint Joseph University (USJ). As part of the Erasmus+ project SE.TC – Social Entrepreneurship in Time of Crises, University Saint Joseph’s Faculty of Business and Management (FGM-USJ) recently hosted a series of pilot workshops designed…
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SE.TC project partners meet in Beirut and online to advance youth-focused social entrepreneurship
On June 11, 2025, the Lebanese University hosted a partners meeting of the SE.TC – Social Entrepreneurship in Time of Crises project, welcoming representatives from Lebanese partners to its Rafic Hariri Campus, Hadath, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, in Beirut, and European partners online. The meeting focused on validating the project’s curriculum and discussing…
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Transforming challenges into social innovation in Lebanon. How SE.TC is empowering Lebanese youth
Launched in December 2023, the “Social Entrepreneurship in Time of Crises” (SE.TC) project is making waves in Lebanon, empowering youth, and fostering innovation and sustainable development, especially in underserved communities. Led by Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ) and backed by Lebanese and European partners, this Erasmus+ project is strengthening Lebanon’s social entrepreneurship ecosystem through…
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Empowering Social Entrepreneurship: SE.TC project presentation at the Erasmus+ session on Capacity Building in Higher Education | December 10, 2024
On December 10, 2024, May Merhej Sayegh, Professor at the Business School at Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ), as the coordinator of the Erasmus+ Social Entrepreneurship in Time of Crisis – SE.TC project, participated in an online information session organised by the National Erasmus+ Office in Lebanon focused on Capacity Building in Higher Education. …
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SE.TC Training Visit in Rome: Building Resilience Through Social Entrepreneurship
From November 20 to 22, 2024, the SE.TC – Social Entrepreneurship in Times of Crises training visit took place in Rome, hosted by UNIMED – Mediterranean Universities Union and the International Telematic University UNINETTUNO. The event brought together Partners from Lebanon and Europe to explore how social entrepreneurship can address the socio-economic challenges facing Lebanon,…
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The SE.TC project lands at Erasmus Days. Watch the video and discover the story of Firas Yehya, a young Lebanese entrepreneur.
As part of the #ErasmusDays celebration, an international six-day celebration of the Erasmus+ programme, Lebanon’s SE.TC project is making waves by promoting social entrepreneurship among young people. Launched in December 2023 under the Erasmus+ (KA2) programme, SE.TC aims to transform Lebanon’s higher education system by fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, empowering youth to create social and…
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“Innovate for Social Impact”: finding ways and solutions to foster social entrepreneurship in Lebanon
The “Innovate for Social Impact” event held on June 27th at the Saint Joseph University (USJ) was organised under the framework of SE.TC project.
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SE.TC In Ireland
SE.TC project partners visit Ireland’s Technological University of the Shannon to explore social entrepreneurship, enhancing collaboration and educational strategies