Startups4Peace 2019 is launched!

Startups4Peace 2019 is launched. Deadline to apply is 31 May!

The recently launched Startups4Peace 2019, is an initiative empowering entrepreneurs from the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities to cultivate their business ideas and equip themselves with the necessary knowledge and tools that will support them to establish successful businesses. The initiative is co-funded by the Embassy of Finland to Cyprus and the “Innovative Entrepreneurship” project, funded by the European Union and implemented by NI-CO. The initiative is in partnership with the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Cyprus Turkish Chamber of Commerce and is implemented by Startup Cyprus.

Startups4Peace aims to promote young entrepreneurial spirit while bringing together the young entrepreneurs from the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities. 

The launch marks the opening of the application call for this year’s edition of Startups4Peace.

A maximum of ten eligible startups will be chosen on a competitive base to enter the Startups4Peace Acceleration Program and participate in the Bootcamps. Successful finalists will compete in the grand final of Startups4Peace where the two winning startups will get the opportunity to attend the legendary startup event SLUSH in Helsinki, Finland on 21-22 November 2019.

Information about the selection criteria, acceleration program and the weblink for submitting applications can be found on the project website www.startups4peace.com. The deadline for entries is May 31 at midnight.

 

For more information about the Startups4Peace program visit www.startups4peace.com and the Startups4Peace Facebook page.

 

Contact Details: Tel: +357 22 458 020 Embassy of Finland in Cyprus