For the third year in a row, IPT co-organized IBDAA 2025, the nationwide innovation competition hosted at the American University of Beirut in partnership with the AUB Nature Conservation Center. Under the theme “Environment in Times of Crisis,” the event gathered more than 300 students from 9 Lebanese universities, alongside 92 professors and 51 judges, to present 90 breakthrough projects that tackle urgent environmental challenges, from up-cycling construction waste and reforesting war-scarred hills to securing a stable, local food supply.
“IBDAA is more than a competition; it’s a launchpad for responsible innovation at a time when Lebanon needs it most,” said Hasmig Khoury, Sustainability Consultant at IPT Group. “By co-organizing and financing this platform, we help bright ideas grow into tangible solutions that benefit people, the planet, and the economy.”
Through hands-on mentoring, seed funding, and a judging framework aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, IPT ensures every winning concept is ready for real-world impact. Our deeper involvement in IBDAA reaffirms IPT’s commitment to youth empowerment, corporate social responsibility, and a resilient, greener Lebanon.