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9th cycle - activities

* Indicative Timelines **subject to completion of requirements of the startup program and obtain a satisfactory Pass Rate
  • Opening of new call for Applications –
  • Closing of acceptance of new applications – 16/02/2024
  • First evaluation –
  • 1st Formal Pitching of selected teams -
  • Initiation of training sessions –
  • 2nd Formal evaluation – Entry stage B –
  • 1st tranche of seed funding** – July 2024
  • 3rd Formal evaluation – November 2024
  • 2nd tranche of seed funding – November 2024
  • End of IDEA 9th cycle – 31/12/2024

Have an innovative IDEA?

Start-ups at IDEA enjoy the following benefits:
  • €20.000 seed capital from the Bank of Cyprus
  • Business creation training & mentoring from industry experts
  • Consultation in legal, accounting, ICT & Marketing areas
  • Business development opportunities, networking, access to investors
  • Enthusiastic in-house staff, nurturing in-residence entrepreneurs
  • Utilisation of fully equipped co-working spaces for 9 months
  • Consultation and mentoring sessions, so that the startups can receive customized feedback and personalised guidance
  • In cooperation with Amazon Web Services (AWS) we provide startups with low cost, easy to use infrastructure needed to scale and grow any size business.

8th cycle - activities

**subject to completion of requirements of the startup program and obtain a satisfactory Pass Rate
  • Opening of new call for Applications – Early January
  • Closing of acceptance of new applications – 24/02/23
  • First evaluation – 01/03/23
  • 1st Formal Pitching of selected teams – 08/03/23
  • Initiation of training sessions – 16/03/23
  • 2nd Formal evaluation – Entry stage B – Early June
  • 1st tranche of seed funding** – July 2023
  • 3rd Formal evaluation – November 2023
  • 2nd tranche of seed funding** – November 2023
  • End of IDEA 8th cycle – 31/12/2023

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