The LAU Fouad Makhzoumi Innovation Center held a pitch simulation on July 18 for the fourth cohort of the LAU Innovate Spark Program. This year, 30 startups were selected for a five-month incubation program supervised by the center’s leadership and industry experts out of which 20 semi-finalists pitched their ideas for feedback. On August 12, they will present their concepts to an investment committee, with 10 winning teams each receiving $10,000 to help turn their innovative ideas into viable businesses.