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Prototype Development Trainer-idealab program

SCOPE OF WORK
● The service provider will have to physically give a 4-hour session on prototyping for 11
startups simultaneously. Those startups were selected by Berytech & MDSF based on
defined selection criteria.The service provider selected will be responsible for assisting
11 startups after the training session.
● The service provider will have to assist the startups online in their one on one clinics.

● The service provider is asked to share with MDSF a clear assessment of each startup post
the online clinics.
● The service provider should be willing to coordinate with MDSF for the development of
the proposed services.
● Startups will begin by laying out a product roadmap and start designing a prototype to
be tested with potential customers.
● Startups will identify the important details of the product's features, functionality, and
benefits
● The service provider will support in how to create the first prototype using everyday
items and inexpensive materials , testing the prototype, applying the iteration process to
the prototype, engaging users in the product design cycle and budgeting of prototype
features
● Through the clinics, the service provider will assist the startups in their prototype
development stages, review functional requirements documents and provide general
tech support


EXPECTED DELIVERABLES
● Engaging and interactive workshop session that cater to the learning needs of rural
youth and encourage active participation (including the offline follow up)
● Two-hours online one-on-one clinics with each of the 11 startups following the offline
workshop.
● Support materials, such as templates and resources, are available for participants to use
during and after the workshops.
● Guidance on selecting and utilizing appropriate tools and techniques for design thinking
in the specified domains (agrifoodtech, and cleantech).
● Final report is to be submitted to Michel Daher Social Foundation, including participant
feedback and progress.


QUALIFICATIONS
● Applications for this proposal can come from independent trainers/consultants or a legal
entity in Lebanon.
● The applicant should have at least 3 years of previous experience working with startups,
ideally in the agrifoodtech and cleantech sectors, to provide insight into the unique
issues that these companies may encounter.

● The applicant should have significant knowledge and expertise in the business model
canvas, particularly in the agrifoodtech and cleantech industries. They should be able to
assist startups in formulating their own coherent business model.
● The applicant should have hands-on expertise in the agrifoodtech and cleantech sectors,
as well as an understanding of trends, regulations, and obstacles. This will enable them
to provide startups with pertinent and up-to-date information.
● The applicant should have prior experience conducting seminars and clinics, as well as
the ability to convey complicated ideas clearly and concisely. They must be able to
modify their instructional approach to meet the requirements of the startup
participants.
● The applicant should have an entrepreneurial mentality and be familiar with the
obstacles and possibilities that come with starting a business.
● The applicant must be a strong speaker. They should be able to provide constructive and
supportive comments, as well as successfully lead group talks.

Call Type
Call for Consultancies
Intervention Sectors
Agriculture
Training & Capacity Building
Duration of Contract
October 4, 2025 to October 17, 2025
How to Apply

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents via email to
procurement@daherfoundation.org no later than August 22, 2025:
● A technical and financial proposal
● An updated resume (CV)
● A relevant work/project portfolio
● A copy of valid identification and legal registration documents (e.g., ID, Ministry of
Finance certificate, etc.)
Important:
If a valid Ministry of Finance (MoF) certificate is not submitted, Michel Daher Social Foundation
(MDSF) will deduct 8.5% tax from the total amount, in accordance with Lebanese Income Tax
Law (Articles 41 & 42).
Please include the following subject line in your email:
[Applicant Name] – Prototype Development Trainer

Financial Proposal Requirements
Your financial proposal must:
● Clearly indicate the daily rate for delivering a full-day workshop (4 hours) scheduled for
October 4, 2025
● Include the cost of 22 online one-on-one clinics (2 hours each, covering 11 startups) to
be held between October 6 and October 17, 2025
● Be signed and dated, and quoted in USD, inclusive of all applicable taxes and fees

SELECTION CRITERIA
Financial proposal - Signed and dated quotation 40%
Technical proposal 60%:
- Expertise and knowledge 30%
- Curriculum 30%

Deadline
Countries
Lebanon