Awards & Recognitions

Laheq Halak is proud to have received numerous awards for our efforts in sustainability, food waste reduction, and addressing food insecurity. These recognitions reflect our commitment to creating positive social and environmental impact, both locally and globally. Explore the milestones that highlight our journey toward a more sustainable future.

Bethlehem Green City Project (Palestine):

Recognized for its commitment to environmental sustainability, reducing food waste, and supporting eco-friendly urban development. This award is supported by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS).
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Second Place at Techstars Startup Weekend (Siena, Italy):

Acknowledged for its innovative approach to food waste reduction, sustainability, and tackling food insecurity through technology-driven solutions.
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GreenEcho Hackathon at RCOY MENA 2024 (Amman, Jordan):

Secured third place as one of the leading sustainability-focused projects in the Middle East and North Africa, recognized for addressing food waste and food insecurity while promoting sustainability.
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Seventh Place in the U-Solve Project for Mediterranean Countries:

Highlighted for its efforts to address critical social and environmental challenges across the Mediterranean, earning recognition as a key sustainability initiative.

Top 4 in StartUP Italia’s Community Award at SIOS24 (Italy):

Community Award at SIOS24 (Italy):
Named one of the top four startup ideas during the Community Award at SIOS24, affirming Laheq Halak’s innovative and impactful contributions to sustainability and food security.
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One of 8 SME Winners Selected by UN ESCWA and Interreg NEXT MED:

Chosen to represent Palestine at the Arab SMEs Summit, joining winners from Egypt, Lebanon, and Tunisia. This selection underscores Laheq Halak’s potential for innovation, scalability, and cross-regional impact.
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The Quest 2025 Awards (Responsible Environment Category):

Awarded by the CRETIO Foundation for excellence in the Responsible Environment category. This recognition highlights Laheq Halak’s role in promoting sustainability and creating local impact within the Holy Land.
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Winner of the SANET Programme (Support Agri-Food Coop Network in Palestine):

Laheq Halak was recognized for its innovative approach to tackling food waste and addressing food insecurity in Palestine. This recognition highlights the app’s contribution to sustainability and its commitment to improving access to affordable, nutritious food while supporting local vendors in the agri-food sector.
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Second Place in the Mediterranean Youth Water Hackathon (Fes, Morocco):

Laheq Halak won second place among nearly 500 applicants in this prestigious hackathon focused on innovative solutions for the WEFE Nexus (Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem) challenges. This recognition highlights the team’s commitment to tackling key social and environmental issues in the Mediterranean region through sustainable and impactful innovation.
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Selected for the Orange Corners Palestine (OCPT) Pre-Acceleration Programme – Cycle 7 (Palestine):

Laheq Halak was selected and completed the Orange Corners Palestine (OCPT) Pre-Acceleration Programme – Cycle 7, The four-month program supported early-stage startups with business modeling, market validation, and investment readiness. The program offers expert mentorship, financial planning training, and networking opportunities with investors and key stakeholders. Through intensive workshops and coaching, Laheq Halak refined its strategy to scale its impact and sustainability.
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Laheq Halak successfully completed the PIEC Acceleration Program:

Laheq Halak successfully completed the PIEC Acceleration Program, implemented by Flow Accelerator, a two-month structured program supporting startups at the validation and traction stage. The program provided one-to-one mentorship, coaching, market exposure, and international outreach, including participation in Biban Forum 2025, to strengthen scaling strategy, operations, and investment readiness.
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Laheq Halak, has been selected by MIT Solve to advance to the semifinalist round of Solve’s 2025 Global Economic Prosperity Challenge.

Invitation to Present at the 9th Mediterranean Tourism Forum (Malta):

Laheq Halak was invited to present its innovative solution to food waste at this prestigious event, organized by the Mediterranean Tourism Foundation. The forum, themed “Mediterranean ARTS—Amidst Rapid Transformative Shifts,” brought together leaders and visionaries from across the Mediterranean. This opportunity underscored Laheq Halak’s potential for driving meaningful change and fostering sustainability in the region.
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Digital Social Innovation (DSI) Lab, implemented by ESCWA and Creativity Lab:

Laheq Halak participated in the Digital Social Innovation (DSI) Lab, implemented by UN ESCWA and Creativity Lab. The program consisted of ten structured sessions focusing on digital solutions for social impact, sustainability, and SDG-driven innovation using human-centered design and systems thinking methodologies