SDG Innovation Pre-Accelerator Programme
ARE YOU
READY TO
SOLVE
GLOBAL CHALLENGES?
SUBMIT YOUR
IDEA FOR
CONISDER-
ATION!
The Base by CyprusInno invites teams of young innovators 18-35 who aim to tackle one or more of the SDGs to submit their idea or their startup by Sunday, May 30, 2021 at 11:59 EEST to be considered for CyprusInno's SDG Innovation Pre-Accelerator Programme!
PHASE 1: IDEATION (APRIL/MAY)
Teams are invited to submit their ideas tackling the SDGs.
PHASE 2: EVALUATION (APRIL/MAY)
An expert panel of evaluators will assess all submitted ideas and provide feedback. Ideas that fit the criteria for acceptance (assessed by measures of feasibility, problem solving, innovative thinking, quality, etc.) will be invited to attend the bootcamp.
PHASE 3: WEEKEND BOOTCAMP (JUNE 12-13)
Selected teams will participate in a two-day training and pitching bootcamp where they will work on business model canvas, legal basics, digital marketing, leadership, social impact measurement, and pitching.
PHASE 4: ONGOING SUPPORT (JULY-ONWARDS)
Support on next steps after the program in the form of office space and support from CyprusInno, as well as networking opportunities and connections with relevant stakeholders.
PRE-ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
A pre-accelerator programme empowering young innovators from across the island 18-35 with an idea or startup solving a Global Challenge to maximize their impact.
Expert evaluation and feedback on you idea/startup from an expert jury of evaluators during application process
2-day bootcamp w/ 16 hrs training on BMC, leadership, social impact measurement, digital marketing, legal basics, pitching, etc.
Access to mentors, office/co-working space at The Base by CyprusInno, and various networking opportunities
Meet The Trainers, Jury, & Teams!
Aycan Garip
Social Impact Assessment
Tunya Irkad
Fundraising
George Vou
Digital Marketing & Pitching
Eleni Karaoli
Legal Basics
Dimis Michaelides
Leadership & Team Building
Burak Doluay
Business Model Canvas
Monica Polemitis
CEO, MAP Innovation
Stelios Yiatros
Assistant Professor @ TEPAK, Co-Founder of Chrysalis Leap, EIT Climate-KIC RIS Hub Lead on Education
Paul Koronis
CEO, GetForward & TEDx Organiser
Hasan Tabakci
Operations Lead, GiGEM & Director of the GiGHUB Accelerator Program
Alexia Solomou
International Law Expert
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Energy Shift is developing a blockchain-powered platform that enables citizens to jointly invest and co-own solar parks.
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Greener Farms aims to bring multi-leveled hydroponic farming without the use of soil or pesticides and with massive savings in water use.
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VeganFoodCy focuses on educating open-minded people to upgrade their eating behaviors and eat more plant-based foods.
Multians promotes experiences through tailor-made and unique online content.
Kerasi provides the opportunity to those who own or have access to rooftops (to take advantage of their space and to those who seek a unique open-air space with a view to the city to realise their projects to find their ideal match.
Renovations and Interior Design proposes cost-effective home improvements.
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