Deadline: September 10, 2025
The Cyprus Entrepreneurship Competition 2025 introduces the Accelerator Opportunity designed to propel early-stage startups through structured learning, mentorship, and pitching opportunities.
The Accelerator focuses on Comprehensive Foundational Courses, Expand Your Network, Pitch for a Chance to Win a Cash Prize, and Pitch to Investors.
Participants joining the Accelerator must commit to attending nine in-person sessions, with at least one member of the team present throughout. The program equips startups with a series of carefully curated foundational courses that provide strategic guidance and business knowledge, making it possible for early ventures to strengthen their ideas and execution.
Alongside formal sessions, the Accelerator offers access to mentors, instructors, and like-minded peers, creating an invaluable network of collaboration and partnership. This ecosystem is designed to support startups in identifying growth opportunities and establishing long-term industry connections.
At the conclusion of the program, all participating teams have the opportunity to pitch their ventures in a competitive setting. The final event not only allows startups to showcase their vision but also includes cash prize awards for the top-performing ventures. The competition recognizes multiple startups, with structured prizes from first through tenth place, fostering healthy competition and recognition across innovative ventures.
Beyond prizes, participants gain the platform to pitch directly to investors, enhancing their chances of securing the vital funding needed to transform innovative ideas into viable market-ready businesses.
The application process for the Accelerator opens on August 1st, 2025, and closes on September 10th, 2025.
For more information, visit University of Cyprus.
