Lebanon, Dec. 16 -- The EBRD's Innovation Programme in Lebanon, funded by the European Union, is playing a vital role bridging the longstanding gap between industry and academia. Launched three years ago at a time when collaboration between the two spheres had long been seen as difficult, the programme is giving startups and SMEs access to researchers, R&D institutions and specialised consultants through grants and tailored advisory services designed to advance innovation-driven projects.By providing a structured path for partnership, the programme is helping Lebanese businesses tap into academic expertise and drive their innovations forward.The EBRD and the Lebanese American University Industrial Hub (LAUIH)Around the same time that the EB...