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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.
Studio Madane is a registered Innovation Lab & Consultancy in Beirut, Lebanon, and a registered Non-Governmental Organization in Barcelona, Spain. The larger community of Studio Madane members exists in Lebanon.
Studio Madane is 300+ 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.
Studio Madane does not usually search for sector-specific professionals and experts. Applications come mostly from individuals involved in the realm of the working group they are applying to with an shared enthusiasm. Of course, the more experienced an applicant is, the more committed they can be, and the faster they grow in Studio Madane.
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].
Studio Madane applies for grants for its projects, and also provides consultancy services from its profit-based business model.