Hall I · National Project
HICAP
The Hemp Innovation and Cultivation Advancement Project. A science-based, legally compliant national initiative for sustainable hemp cultivation and green industry.
Official Designation
Hemp Innovation &
Cultivation Advancement Project
Established under Law 178 of 2020 · Industrial Hemp, <0.2% THC
To establish a Mediterranean leadership position in sustainable hemp cultivation and green industry: unlocking rural development, eco-construction, and industrial innovation for the nation.
Agriculture
Legal, licensed cultivation of industrial hemp under the national regulatory framework.
Eco-Construction
Hemp hurd for hempcrete blocks, panels, and insulation. With over 99,000 homes damaged in recent years, hempcrete offers the nation a path to rebuild sustainably.
Processing & Manufacturing
Local valorization of fiber, seed, oil, and hurd across industrial verticals.
Training & Research
Collaborations with universities, institutions, and agricultural cooperatives.
Circular Economy
Biomass upcycling, low-water input, and carbon capture potential.
National Impact
Economic, Environmental & Social
Unlocking more than $125M in annual market potential across construction, textiles, wellness, and pharma. Creating over 15,000 direct and indirect jobs for farmers, processors, and entrepreneurs. Reducing water usage by 30 to 50 percent compared to traditional crops, while acting as a carbon sink that helps restore degraded soils.
Strategic Advisory
Expert guidance to governments, institutions, and investors on turning Law 178/2020 into real economic and environmental opportunity, and positioning the nation as a competitive regional leader in hemp innovation.
Research & Development
Pilot projects, controlled seed trials, and partnerships with research institutions exploring hempcrete for construction, textiles for industry, and wellness and bioplastic applications.
Capacity Building
Farmer training, educational workshops, and eco-tourism activities at the Chouf Biosphere Campus, empowering the next generation to innovate with confidence.
