Food Phi  (Winner 2024 Cohort)

Thank you, Annie M. Seferian, for your professionalism, dedication, and commitment to improving LAU Spark and the Fouad Makhzoumi Innovation Center. Having joined other incubation programs, I can confidently say LAU Spark stands at the top. The challenging deliverables built strong startup profiles, and balancing the program with work and family was tough, but the supportive team provided valuable guidance. It’s inspiring to see a university invest so much in its people a great example for others. Hats off to LAU. Never give up, never stop working.

Parapharma (Winner 2024 Cohort)

Big thank you to the LAU Innovation Center and Annie for their 24/7 dedication in making this program a success. LAU’s commitment to empowering students and their talents has been amazing. To future participants: Stay engaged, deliver, and show up!

Muscle Engineer (Winner 2024 Cohort)

On the last day of submitting the applications I passed by the center by chance and destiny led us to be part of this cohort. The support, training, and love we have felt were invaluable. We are thankful and lucky to have been part of this center. The moment you feel like giving up, just give it one more try. You’ll reach the sky with those little “one more try”.

Stir (Winner 2024 Cohort)

The program was intense and full of valuable lessons—the key to any competition. Winning at the Innovation Center meant meeting brilliant, supportive mentors who truly want you to succeed. I can’t think of the Center without Annie, her hard work and dedication made all the difference. Thank you, LAU, Innovation Center, and Annie, for believing in me when I couldn’t.

P.S. I already won no sugarcoating!  The biggest challenge was absorbing so much information quickly, but every course was indispensable. Focus on what you gain, not just the prize—the knowledge is priceless.

NETIFY (Winner 2024 Cohort)

My journey with LAU and LAU Spark has been transformational. The support was invaluable, with the biggest credit to Ms. Annie Seferian, whose guidance pushed us to excel. I believe in small teams with structured processes, and LAU never ceases to impress. This program unlocked growth, broadened perspectives, and equipped us with the tools to succeed.

The biggest challenge was adapting to the startup culture from scratch. With no prior experience, I eagerly learned everything. Embrace the learning curve, stay adaptable, and ask questions. Take it week by week and enjoy the growth!

Shine  (Runner Up 2024)

The LAU SPARK program is an amazing journey for anyone who aims to transform his business ideas into reality. It’s educational, challenging, and pushes you beyond your potential while connecting you with like-minded people and supportive mentors. A truly transformative journey for You as a person and for your Start up. Never miss a similar opportunity.

Duduk  (Runner Up 2024)

Participating in the SPARK incubation program was incredibly rewarding, even without winning. Huge thanks to the SPARK team, trainers, mentors, and especially Ms. Annie Seferian for their unwavering support. They go above and beyond to turn ideas into reality. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to elevate their entrepreneurial journey. The biggest challenge was balancing a full-time job, family, and the program, but it taught me invaluable lessons in prioritization and focus. Go in with an open mind—the knowledge, insights, and connections are priceless. Soak in every session, workshop, and mentoring opportunity!

Omar Berjaoui
Wolvline  Founder (LAU FMIC Spark22-Winner)

LAU Spark22 program has been a transformative journey that exceeded all expectations. The expert-led courses, tailored materials, and hands-on mentorship were a game-changer. Thrilled to have gained valuable insights and proud to be among the winners.

Vladimir AbdelNour
Takatcom Founder (LAU FMIC Spark22-Winner)

There are major benefits that LAU Spark22 program had on our startup, Takatcom. First, this program was the trigger to make us think of building a startup in the first place. Second, the program helped us understand business models and their jargon. Thirdly, the interaction with the market was facilitated by the program steps. Most importantly, the partnership with LAU was deeply important for us personally and socially given that we are proud to be LAU alumni and the fact that LAU is one of the most recognized institutions.

Sara El Koussa
Cancercom Founder, CEO (LAU FMIC Spark22-Winner)

The entrepreneurial journey is very complex and overwhelming. That’s why it’s healthy to start with a network of people who know what you’re going through and who are willing to support you even when things don’t make sense to you! That’s what LAU FMIC is all about. I’m glad I was able to start this crazy journey with my LAU Family.

Amira and Ahlam Sfeir
Sole Sisters Project - Co-founders (LAU FMIC Spark22- Finalist)

We had the privilege of participating in the LAU SPARK22 incubation program, and it was an incredibly enriching experience for our startup. The diverse panel of mentors, each specializing in various fields, provided invaluable insights and feedback that significantly enhanced our business model. This program’s emphasis on multifaceted guidance has undoubtedly propelled our venture in the right direction. During the program, not only did we benefit from the diverse expertise of our mentors, but we also had the opportunity to connect with fellow startups. This platform for sharing experiences further enriched our journey and fostered a collaborative learning environment.

Karam Bsat
Fuliver Co-founder

Spark program was well-structured, informative, and inspiring. Knowledgeable and supportive mentors from different backgrounds were always there to offer guidance, and their constructive feedback has always been a must to grow throughout the journey. I would highly recommend this program to any entrepreneur looking to accelerate their business. Thank you, Spark!

Lyn Ghalayini
CARECO - CEO (LAU FMIC Spark20-Winner)

Our product connects nurses with coaches as well as head nurses and physicians and we’re very happy to reach this point with LAU FMIC, it has been a great learning experience. LAU SPARK Innovation Program helped us orient our product and target market at the right place. Finally, all that is left is to test, validate, and launch our product. Thank you!

Robert Khairallah
NIGHTRIX - CEO (LAU FMIC Spark20-Winner)

The LAU SPARK Program helped us accelerate our process in launching the startup. We came into the program with an initial idea, a simple basic idea, and now we’re able to convert it to actually establish a proper startup. The sessions were really helpful for us to structure our ideas and develop a working product

Aya Farhat
DeSalin Co-Founder (LAU FMIC Spark21 – Runner-up)

My time in Spark did me more justice than a business course’s worth. During my second year of university, I had the incredible opportunity to be a part of the SPARK Program at LAU, backing my startup DeSalin, and I can confidently say that it’s been an absolute game-changer for my startup journey. From the moment I joined, I was welcomed into a community of passionate individuals driven by innovation and guided by experienced mentors. SPARK provided my teammates and I with a lot of insight, advice, networking, amongst many other provisions that any startup would be in desperate need of. We were constantly catered to and well-taken care of, and we had advisors available by our side for whenever we needed them. As a matter of fact, LAU’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem provided the perfect backdrop for the SPARK Program. Collaborative co-working spaces, networking events, and access to industry experts transformed my startup’s trajectory. The connections I made during the program turned into strategic partnerships, and the friendships into an extended support system.