Innovation and Startup Accelerator Manager at SmartESA, designing and running programs that connect startups, corporates, institutions, and policymakers.
Francesco Bakhos is an Innovation and Startup Accelerator Manager at SmartESA, where Francesco designs and runs accelerator programs, supports startups in scaling, and facilitates cross-border collaborations. Francesco's experience spans innovation ecosystems, strategic policy, public–private collaboration, and civic leadership across several regional and international organizations. Francesco serves as a member of EU JEEL Connect, the Youth Advisory Council at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands in Lebanon, and the Youth Task Team at OMSAR, while also holding leadership roles as Alumni Academy President at INJAZ Lebanon and Impact Officer with the Global Shapers Beirut Hub.
Francesco has not listed a volunteer role with the PMI Lebanon Chapter on the public LinkedIn profile. Francesco's broader civic contributions focus on empowering youth leadership, building entrepreneurship ecosystems, and fostering strategic international partnerships.
Academic & professional credentials
- Master of Science in Diplomatic and Strategic Studies, Lebanese University (in progress)
- Master of Science in Innovation and Management, Montana State University-Bozeman
