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• Open vs. closed innovation approaches
• Strategies for managing risk and uncertainty in innovation
• Tailoring innovation strategies to organizational goals and constraints
The Executive Programme in Agrifood Innovation is a sector-focused executive certification that equips agrifood leaders with practical tools to drive innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable growth through applied learning.
Who Can Attend?
The Executive Programme in Agrifood Innovation is tailored for senior or mid-level
executives, managers, or innovation leads in agri-food companies based in Lebanon.
Participants must meet the following:
Senior & Mid-Level Executives
Managers or innovation leads in agri-food companies based in Lebanon.
Industry Experts
Consultants and specialists with minimum 5 years of professional experience aiming to expand their impact.
Innovation Leaders
Founders and business owners in the agrifood sector looking to scale their ventures and drive innovation, strategy, or organizational transformation.
Program Commitment
Commitment to attend all sessions (80 hours total), including physical and online components.
Program Schedule
Weekly Sessions: Every Thursday for eight consecutive weeks, starting January 29 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Modality: The program will be delivered in a hybrid format, with 5 hours of in-person sessions and 5 hours of self-paced online learning.
Core Offerings / Curriculum
An 8-module program with 80 hours of learning, combining online sessions with intensive in-person workshops.
Module 1: Companies Innovation Strategies (10 Hours)
DR. MARC BOU ZEIDAN
In-person: Thu Jan 29
Online: Jan 29 Feb 4
Module 2: Disruption and Innovation (10 Hours)
PROF. GLORIA HADDAD
In-person: Thu Feb 05
• Characteristics of disruptive innovation
• Strategies for adapting to and capitalizing on disruption
• Evaluating organizational readiness for disruptive change
Module 3: Financing Innovation (10 Hours)
MR. ANTOUN ANDREA
In-person: Thu Feb 12
• Identifying funding sources and opportunities for innovation
• Strategies for attracting investment and securing funding
• Assessing the financial implications and risks of innovation projects
Meet Our Instructors
Learn from industry experts and academic leaders who bring real-world experience to the classroom.
DR. MARC BOU ZEIDAN
Executive Director, QOOT Cluster | Food Innovation & Strategy Expert
MR. ANTOUN ANDREA
Capacity Builder & Business Development Expert
DR. URSULA EL HAJJ
Director of the Career Services and Entrepreneurship Center at Saint Joseph University of Beirut
PROF. GLORIA HADDAD
Associate Professor and Chair, Management and Entrepreneurship Department, USJ
MR. VICTOR HAMOUSH
Strategy & Capital Markets Consultant
DR. MOHAMMAD MERHI
AI & Digital Transformation Consultant