CCS launches programme for female startup founders

The Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) is proud to announce the Future Startup Founders programme launch, designed exclusively for aspiring female entrepreneurs. The initiative falls under the Startup Founders pillar of the Erasmus+ EU co-funded project Femme Forward, to foster innovation and empower women in the tech startup landscape.

Future Startup Founders provides a comprehensive online school to equip women with the skills and knowledge necessary to transform their tech startup ideas into thriving ventures. Participants learn key principles of entrepreneurship, including how to identify market opportunities, developing minimum viable products (MVPs), and securing funding from investors.

Eligible participants include women who aspire to learn the essentials of starting their own businesses or those with existing startup ideas eager to bring them to fruition.

Programme details:

• Free participation: the initiative is free for all participants
• Duration: April 3, 2024, to early June 2024
• Schedule: weekly sessions on Monday and Wednesday (7-9pm) and Thursday (6-9pm)
• Total hours: a comprehensive curriculum totalling 60 hours of online training
• Delivery method: interactive presentations, AMA (Ask Me Anything) sessions, Q&A segments, practical exercises, mentoring sessions and networking events
• Language: English

The programme will cover business concepts such as the Business Model Canvas, Lean Startup methodology, sustainable economy, marketing, sales, legal aspects and funding. It will also demystify key tech concepts such as cloud-based services, Minimum Viable Product development, artificial intelligence, and data-driven business models. Furthermore, given that soft skills and empowerment are critical, trainers will teach leadership skills, role-model interactions and community engagement.

Women interested in the programme can find additional information and register by visiting the Future Startup Founders website: https://www.startupschoolcyprus.com/ffsf2024/

“We are thrilled to launch the Future Startup Founders programme as part of the Femme Forward initiative,” commented CCS Board Secretary Panicos Masouras.

“By empowering women with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the dynamic startup landscape, we are not only fostering innovation, but also promoting gender equality in the tech sector,” he continued.

“We believe that, through this programme, we can inspire and support the next generation of female entrepreneurs to turn their visions into reality.”

Future Startup Founders is under the auspices of Gender Equality Commissioner Josie Christodoulou, supported by Bank of Cyprus and the SupportCY network.

Many community partners have embraced the initiative, including Women In Tech Cyprus, CyprusInno, TechIsland, the Breaking the 20% podcast, Young BPW Cyprus, AIPFE Cyprus, Startup Cyprus, Gravity Incubator, KV Fund and W11 Ventures.

For further inquiries, contact programme coordinator Neofytos Xenofontos:

• Email: [email protected]
• Call: +357-22460679 during office hours