FAQ

What does Studio Madane do?  

Studio Madane Holding, based in Beirut and Barcelona, is an ecosystem-conscious holding that builds and grows ventures across tech, urbanism, culture, entrepreneurship, and sociopolitical transformation. Each venture is designed to generate lasting social, environmental, political, and economic value.

How was Studio Madane created?  


Studio Madane was founded by Nader Akoum in 2019 as a volunteer-based, youth-led initiative in Beirut. With a mission to engage like-minded youth from diverse disciplines in reform projects with sociopolitical impact, the organization gradually shaped its direction as young professionals from Akoum’s personal and professional network joined its working groups and brought its vision to life. Over time, Studio Madane’s identity evolved, culminating in a transformative phase by 2025, driven by the development of key projects and insights gained through in-depth learning.

Where is Studio Madane?  

Studio Madane is a registered enterprise in Beirut, Lebanon, and a registered Non-Governmental Organization in Barcelona, Spain. 

How big is Studio Madane, and who’s in it?

Studio Madane is 250+ in alumni, 10+ in active fellows, and has members from the Beirut and Barcelona node, from different professions, ages, genders, and walks of life. Get to know who they are from the Our Community section. 

Is  it possible to participate in more than one working group at a time?

Absolutely! An applicant may be admitted to more than one program/ project as long as this applicant proves to have the capacity to be involved in more than one program/ poject and/ or working group [time, skills, and tolerance].