Call for experts – Technical assistance for clusters in the Mediterranean The Next Society – Scale-up Voucher for Cluster

About the Cluster:

The Cluster MENARA is a Moroccan association that creates opportunities and contributes to the growth of the national economy by supporting Moroccan startups, VSEs and SMEs, focusing on innovation in the agrifood and cosmetic sectors. Made up of more than 100 companies and several types of regional and national socio-economic actors (SMEs, institutions, research centers, universities, startups), the Cluster Menara aims to strengthen its competitiveness and seize opportunities for development of international markets, relying on innovation and visibility of the Moroccan food industry and cosmetics on an international scale. Our cluster has been awarded the bronze label of excellence and is the founder of the first African center of innovation in cosmetics and food sectors, The hub of development and scientific creation.

About Berytech:

Berytech is a leading organization in the Entrepreneurial Eco-system in Lebanon, that aims to provide a conducive environment for the creation and development of startups, through incubation, business support, counseling, funding, networking, and company hosting.

About The Next Society  

Berytech is the official partner of The Next Society in Lebanon and Building on THE NEXT SOCIETY  project, Berytech, in partnership with Anima Investment Network, is launching the “Scale-up voucher for Clusters” offering a technical assistance voucher with a value of 9,000 Euros that will be used to assist regional clusters in developing their growth strategy and expanding business opportunities for their cluster members.

•  Validate the needs of the cluster, review the business model and define the organizational structure of the cluster in order to increase value-added services
•  Overview of services and programs provided by the cluster and development of the SWOT analysis for the cluster
• Definition of a strategy for the implementation of a Fab lab adapted to cosmetics and the food industry (list of equipment)
• - Develop an incubation program adapted to the sector and market targeted by the needs of the cluster and its CAIAC
• - Develop a flexible and customized marketing and sustainability strategy toolkit to be used by the cluster to help them support their community members
• - Organize an integration session for the cluster employee process manual (training of trainers) so that the team acquires the necessary skills to be able to manage the new strategy of the cluster.
• - The trainer must send all developed documentation related to the support of the cluster, including (toolkit, process manual, presentation, training materials, etc.)

Expert trainers or the training firm will be selected based on:

• The proposal and methodology suggested and fit the program’s objective.
• Experts’ bio, proven track records, and experience in the field required.
• In-depth knowledge in the Moroccan Market  and the innovation ecosytem
• Budget scope       

7 years of experience in the related field with knowledge about the Moroccan market