TIREVOLUTION is an initiative from Chekka (Lebanon) that contributes to the switch to a circular economy. Not only is the project recycling tires and supplying rubber, but it is also recycling the industrial waste coming from his founder’s factory with the aim to reach a zero-waste policy.
George Kassab, the green entrepreneur behind this project, is a beneficiary from SwitchMed phase I. In this interview, he describes his experience with SwitchMed, explains how he turned a family business into an innovative company looking towards a more sustainable future and gives advice to aspiring green entrepreneurs.
04/08/2023 · START-UPS AND ENTREPRENEURS
In a recent milestone for the SwitchMed Program, face-to-face meetings were conducted with the latest batch of entrepreneurs in Israel, signaling a new chapter of innovation and collaboration. The purpose of these visits to Tel Aviv and Haifa was to gain valuable insights into the firsthand experiences of these visionary entrepreneurs and understand how the SwitchMed training has amplified their current operations, fostering a culture of sustainability and innovation. See more
19/07/2023 · START-UPS AND ENTREPRENEURS
On Thursday, July 6, 2023, SwitchMed held face-to-face meetings with the latest participants of the SwitchMed Program in Israel. See more
28/06/2023 · START-UPS AND ENTREPRENEURS
The Demo Day will take place at the University of Haifa on July 6th, 2023, featuring the SwitchMed Blue Economy methodology. Fifteen graduate participants will have the opportunity to present their projects to investors, marking the final segment of the Blue Economy program syllabus. See more
28/06/2023 · START-UPS AND ENTREPRENEURS
One of the highlights of the event was a presentation by Giorgio Mosangini, Team Leader of Green Entrepreneurship and Civil Society, who described the latest achievements of the Switchers Support Program operating under the EU framework. Mosangini elaborated on how the SwitchMed II program provides support to entrepreneurs with innovative ideas in both established and emerging sectors, fostering sustainable development in different Mediterranean regions. See more