The annual program has a series of Bootcamps, mentoring, and an opportunity to attend SLUSH - WORLD'S LEADING STARTUP EVENT
Startups4Peace brings the communities of Cyprus together and provides the motivation, the knowledge and the means to build and grow new business ventures.
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The annual program has a series of Bootcamps, mentoring, and an opportunity to attend SLUSH - WORLD'S LEADING STARTUP EVENT
Startups4Peace is a competition and mini acceleration program co-funded by the Embassy of Finland and the Innovative Entrepreneurship project, implemented by NI-CO and funded by the European Union. The program is in partnership with the the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce and is implemented by Startup Cyprus.
We aim to encourage innovative startup entrepreneurship with intercommunal vision in Cyprus, to bring together and increase contacts between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot startup communities and support young entrepreneurs in developing their businesses.
Two selected startups will get the opportunity to attend the legendary startup event SLUSH in Helsinki , Finland on
November 21 - 22 2019
Startups4Peace kicks-off on May 10th. Join us to find out more about
Startups4Peace and Slush, to network with like-minded people, and potentially even find your amazing team-mates.
Find out more here
Finalist startups will be chosen on a competitive base. Application into the S4P Acceleration program is available here.
The successful finalist startups will participate in the Startup Bootcamps of the Startups4Peace 2019 edition, with amazing speakers and mentors from Finland, Northern Ireland and Cyprus, for a hands-on learning experience and to literally help them startup. Participation in the bootcamps by at least one team member (max of two) is a prerequisite for graduation.
The grand final of the program is the Starups4Peace Pitch Battle. Selected startups will pitch their ideas to our expert jury dragon's den style.
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The winning startups will participate in our Pitch Bootcamp to get ready for Slush!
Announcement of the 2019 Edition, opening of the applications call for the acceleration program.
Location: Goethe-Institut, 21 Markou Drakou, 1102 Nicosia.
Time: @18:00
Applications Deadline: @ 23:59
Apply here
In 2019 the S4P Acceleration Program is upgraded to entail 2 Bootcamps. A max of 10 startup teams achieving finalist status are entitled to participate in the acceleration program with a max of two members each that have the right to participate in the bootcamps. Participation is mandatory for the finalists that get accepted in the Acceleration Program. The S4P program covers one room per startup team (2 people), accommodation, full board and transportation.
Two day Bootcamp in Troodos. Intro. Ice Breaker. Business Model Canvas. Opportunity recognition, Customer discovery, Business Model Canvas (BMC). Trainer/ speaker Teemo Polo from Finland
The S4P Grand Final Pitch Competition. The final competition and celebration event to choose the two teams who get to attend Slush.
Winners are chosen by a jury of experts dragon’s den style on the day of the event.
Keynote speaker from N. Ireland.
Who can apply?
Applicants must be residents of Cyprus. Preference is given to teams with members from both communities. We are looking for startups with innovative business ideas with growth potential, incorporating vision and strategy for a united Cyprus.
How will the winners be selected?
The winners will be selected on the basis of their business idea and market potential, as well as how well the idea incorporates the vision for the whole Cyprus based on the STARTUPS 4 PEACE Selection Criteria . Looking into the future is an element of a successful application. Practically, teams must get points in both Criteria, Business and Cooperation.
How can I apply?
Application form is here. Applications are accepted until 2/06/2019 at 23:59.
How big should my team be?
To be a team you must be at least two. Preference is given to teams with members from both communities.
Startups4Peace is co-funded by the Embassy of Finland and the Innovative Entrepreneurship project, implemented by NI-CO and funded by the European Union.
