The Debbane Enterprise Hub LAU New York Debbane Enterprise Hub Where Talent, Innovation, and Opportunity Meet A platform for entrepreneurship, innovation, professional development, and industry engagement at the LAU New York Debbane Campus. Get Involved About the Hub Connecting Learning With Opportunity Located in Midtown Manhattan, the Hub brings together students, alumni, faculty, entrepreneurs, companies, and community partners to exchange ideas, build connections, and create opportunities for learning and collaboration. By connecting academic knowledge with real-world experience, the Hub aims to help students develop their ideas, strengthen their professional skills, and engage with the people and organizations shaping today’s global economy. The Hub’s Purpose Built for Students. Connected to Industry. The Debbane Enterprise Hub creates opportunities for students to learn beyond the classroom through hands-on experiences, professional engagement, mentorship, and entrepreneurship. At the same time, it provides companies and organizations with a gateway to LAU’s student talent, faculty expertise, alumni network, and international community. For Students Explore What You Can Do Through the Hub Gain Real-World Experience Work on projects and challenges inspired by the needs of companies, startups, nonprofits, and community organizations. Develop Entrepreneurial Ideas Explore ideas, test concepts, receive guidance, and connect with entrepreneurs and industry professionals. Build Career-Ready Skills Strengthen professional skills through workshops, networking opportunities, company visits, speaker events, and applied learning. Connect with Mentors and Professionals Engage with alumni, executives, founders, faculty, and professionals who can share experience, guidance, and career insights. Expand Your Global Perspective Build connections and explore opportunities that bridge New York, Lebanon, and LAU’s broader international community. For Corporate and Community Partners Collaborate With the LAU Community The Hub offers companies, startups, nonprofits, and other organizations opportunities to engage with students, faculty, alumni, and partners. Projects and Challenges Collaborate with students and faculty on real-world business, innovation, and social impact challenges. Internships and Talent Development Connect with students and graduates for internships, project-based opportunities, recruitment, and professional development. Mentorship and Professional Engagement Share expertise through mentoring, workshops, panels, seminars, and conversations with students. Entrepreneurship and Innovation Engage with aspiring founders and emerging ideas through mentorship, advising, and innovation-focused activities. Be Part of the Hub Connect and Contribute Whether you are a student looking to gain experience, an alumnus or alumna ready to mentor, or an organization seeking talent and collaboration, the Debbane Enterprise Hub offers opportunities to get involved. The Hub welcomes students, alumni, companies, startups, nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and community partners interested in advancing education, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Interested in getting involved? Contact Dr. Barbar Akle, Director of LAU New York Debbane Enterprise Hub, at barbar.akle@lau.edu.lb. Explore LAU New York Discover the Opportunities at LAU New York Explore LAU New York’s academic programs and learn how to become part of its growing global community. Explore the Program How to Apply Contact Admissions
Gain Real-World Experience Work on projects and challenges inspired by the needs of companies, startups, nonprofits, and community organizations.
Develop Entrepreneurial Ideas Explore ideas, test concepts, receive guidance, and connect with entrepreneurs and industry professionals.
Build Career-Ready Skills Strengthen professional skills through workshops, networking opportunities, company visits, speaker events, and applied learning.
Connect with Mentors and Professionals Engage with alumni, executives, founders, faculty, and professionals who can share experience, guidance, and career insights.
Expand Your Global Perspective Build connections and explore opportunities that bridge New York, Lebanon, and LAU’s broader international community.
Projects and Challenges Collaborate with students and faculty on real-world business, innovation, and social impact challenges.
Internships and Talent Development Connect with students and graduates for internships, project-based opportunities, recruitment, and professional development.
Mentorship and Professional Engagement Share expertise through mentoring, workshops, panels, seminars, and conversations with students.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Engage with aspiring founders and emerging ideas through mentorship, advising, and innovation-focused activities.