The IDEA Innovation Centre of Bank of Cyprus (BoC) calls for new applications from talented entrepreneurs, who have an innovative idea and are determined to turn it into a startup business. The deadline for applications is February 14, 2025.

As Cyprus’ largest innovation and business support organisation, IDEA is launching the 10th call to its Startup Programme, inviting startups that:

  • Are developing an innovative product or service or solving an existing problem in an innovative way.
    • Have a dedicated and competent team of at least two founders/members.
    • Have the potential to expand into the international market through technology.

Through its nine-month Programme, IDEA offers each startup a comprehensive business support package to enhance its entrepreneurial journey, as follows:

  • €20.000 in seed capital
  • Business-creation training to establish your business
  • Mentoring from accomplished entrepreneurs
  • Services for legal, accounting, marketing and ICT matters
  • Business development, networking and access to angel investors

IDEA attests to BoC’s commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship, along with its continuous investment in the future of Cyprus.

To date, IDEA has supported the establishment of 95 startups and created over 120 new jobs. Its startups have attracted investment capital and business partnerships from Cyprus and abroad, established their own offices and / or employ staff of their own.

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