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 Days, October 28-30, 2025 | Beirut hosts three-days event in the framework of SE.TC project to boost social entrepreneurship and digital education in Lebanon
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in NewsFrom 28 to 30 October 2025, the partners of the Social Entrepreneurship in Time of Crises (SE.TC) project gathered in Beirut and online for three intensive days of meetings, public debate and workshop. The visit, hosted by the Lebanese University, Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ) and Université La Sagesse, focused on strengthening Lebanon’s social…
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Empowering young changemakers: SE.TC Pilot Workshop kicks off at the Lebanese University, Tripoli
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in NewsIn the framework of the Erasmus+ funded project Social Entrepreneurship in Times of Crises – SE.TC, all Lebanese partners of the consortium organized pilot workshops to introduce students to innovative solutions for social challenges. As part of this effort, the Lebanese University (UL), through its Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, successfully concluded its first…
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Erasmus+ Webinar “Universities as Catalysts for Sustainable Development: Reimagining Higher Education through SDG4” | 23-24 September 2025
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in NewsThe SE.TC project is pleased to share an important opportunity for the academic community in Lebanon and beyond. On 23 and 24 September 2025, the National Erasmus+ team of Higher Education Reform Experts (HERE) in Lebanon will host the webinar “Universities as Catalysts for Sustainable Development: Reimagining Higher Education through SDG4”, starting at 10:00 AM…
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SE.TC move from Beirut to Tripoli: the East International University workshop
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in NewsAfter 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
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in NewsAs 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
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in NewsIn 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
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in NewsOn 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
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in NewsLaunched 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
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in NewsOn 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
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in NewsFrom 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,…