Questions about the lab

Frequently asked questions

What is ScoutHub Lab?

ScoutHub Lab is a digital innovation lab in Beirut, Lebanon. We turn complex systems into platforms people use every day: software, AI automation and learning tools, built for scouting, education and community work. We have shipped 20 platforms and websites, more than 17,000 people used our projects in 2025–2026, and our work reaches more than 12 countries.

Where is ScoutHub Lab based?

ScoutHub Lab is based in Beirut, Lebanon. Our work reaches more than 12 countries, and our assistant Najem is used by scout leaders in more than 12 Arab countries. We have also built platforms for associations and forums in Lebanon and Türkiye, including associations in Istanbul and an international forum held there.

Who founded ScoutHub Lab?

ScoutHub Lab was founded by Moustafa Hamwi. He is a former Commissioner of Leadership Development in scouting, and since 2023 has been Executive Director of The Light Media Solutions. Earlier he managed procurement and logistics at URDA from 2015 to 2019. In his words: “I learned leadership in the field before I wrote my first line of code.”

What does ScoutHub Lab build?

ScoutHub Lab builds three kinds of projects: scouting platforms for troop management, activity planning and learning games; digital-safety and AI tools for checking websites and links and for developers; and websites and platforms for NGOs and forums. We also make free tools, such as the DropFlow file converter and the eNaawah obituary notice tool.

What scouting platforms does ScoutHub Lab build?

ScoutHub Lab's scouting platforms are: Smart Scout Manager, for running a troop or association from one place; Najem, a free Telegram assistant for planning activities and camps; Scout Compass, a digital guide to curriculum, badges, games and songs; ScoutQuest, a game where scouts learn through questions and challenges; and Masaar, for tracking scouts' progression, which is now rolling out.

What digital-safety and AI tools does ScoutHub Lab offer?

ScoutHub Lab has three main tools here. Kashef is an Arabic-first website security auditor that gives an A+ to F grade with a fix list. LinkGuard is an open-source scanner that checks suspicious links and gives a 0 to 100 risk score. Talqeen Dev is a free reference for Arab developers, with ready prompts and a Claude Code library.

Does ScoutHub Lab work with scout associations and NGOs?

Yes. Smart Scout Manager has an Enterprise plan for scout associations, we built Athar as the archive of the Al-Jarrah Scouts Association in Lebanon, and Masaar is rolling out with scout associations. We have also built websites and platforms for NGOs, including the Social Development Foundation (Inmaa) and Al Amal in Lebanon, Wijdan Charity, and İnsanlık Eli and Sevgi Eli in Türkiye.

How can I contact ScoutHub Lab?

ScoutHub Lab's official email is ssm@scouthub.dev. The lab is in Beirut, Lebanon, and its website is scouthub.dev. You can also reach the founder, Moustafa Hamwi, on LinkedIn, and follow our open-source projects on GitHub.

What languages do ScoutHub Lab's platforms support?

Arabic is ScoutHub Lab's first language, and English is second. Smart Scout Manager and LinkGuard work in Arabic and English. Kashef and Talqeen Dev are built Arabic-first, and Kashef explains its results in Arabic. Some of the websites we built for NGOs work in three languages.

How do ScoutHub Lab's scouting platforms relate to each other?

Each ScoutHub Lab platform covers one part of a leader's work. Najem helps plan the activity, Smart Scout Manager runs the troop's records and reports, Scout Compass is the curriculum reference, and in ScoutQuest scouts learn by playing. They share one rule: the tool suggests and drafts, the leader reviews and decides, and the time saved goes back to the kids.

Is ScoutHub Lab the same as ScoutHub.ai?

No. ScoutHub Lab is a digital innovation lab in Beirut that builds scouting platforms and digital-safety and AI tools, at scouthub.dev. ScoutHub.ai is a different recruiting platform and has no connection to us. To find us, search for "ScoutHub Lab", "scouthub.dev" or a platform name such as "Smart Scout Manager".