The SDG Innovation Pre-Accelerator Programme, presented by The Base by CyprusInno, is a hybrid live and virtual pre-acceleration program using a blended methodology of ideation, business panning, pitching, networking, and mentorship to empower young social innovators from all across Cyprus ages 18-35 to tackle island-wide challenges related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

What is a pre-accelerator? A pre-accelerator is a programme focused on early stage startups and helps take them from concept to MVP (minimum viable product). It is meant for early stage founders or simply those with an idea who have the ambition to take their startup or idea full-time.

The Social Innovation Impact Generator will occur over four phases!

ARE YOU
READY TO
SOLVE
GLOBAL CHALLENGES?

SUBMIT YOUR
IDEA FOR
CONISDER-
ATION!

The Base by CyprusInno invites teams of young innovators 18-35 who aim to tackle one or more of the SDGs to submit their idea or their startup by Sunday, May 30, 2021 at 11:59 EEST to be considered for CyprusInno's SDG Innovation Pre-Accelerator Programme!

PHASE 1: IDEATION (APRIL/MAY)

Teams are invited to submit their ideas tackling the SDGs.

 

PHASE 2: EVALUATION (APRIL/MAY)

An expert panel of evaluators will assess all submitted ideas and provide feedback. Ideas that fit the criteria for acceptance (assessed by measures of feasibility, problem solving, innovative thinking, quality, etc.) will be invited to attend the bootcamp.

 

PHASE 3: WEEKEND BOOTCAMP (JUNE 12-13)

Selected teams will participate in a two-day training and pitching bootcamp where they will work on business model canvas, legal basics, digital marketing, leadership, social impact measurement, and pitching.

 

PHASE 4: ONGOING SUPPORT (JULY-ONWARDS)

Support on next steps after the program in the form of office space and support from CyprusInno, as well as networking opportunities and connections with relevant stakeholders.

PRE-ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

A pre-accelerator programme empowering young innovators from across the island 18-35 with an idea or startup solving a Global Challenge to maximize their impact.

Expert evaluation and feedback on you idea/startup from an expert jury of evaluators during application process

Free 2-day bootcamp (June 12-13) with 16 hours of training on business model canvas, leadership, social impact measurement, digital marketing, legal basics, pitching, etc.

Access to mentors, office/co-working space at The Base by CyprusInno, and networking opportunities

SUPPORTERS & PARTNERS

Meet The Trainers, Jury, & Teams!

Aycan Garip

Social Impact Assessment

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Tunya Irkad

Fundraising

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George Vou

Digital Marketing & Pitching

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Eleni Karaoli

Legal Basics

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Dimis Michaelides

Leadership & Team Building

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Burak Doluay

Business Model Canvas

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Monica Ioannidou Polemitis

CEO, MAP Innovation

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Stelios Yiatros

Assistant Professor @ TEPAK, Co-Founder of Chrysalis Leap, EIT Climate-KIC RIS Hub Lead on Education

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Paul Koronis

CEO, GetForward & TEDx Organiser

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Hasan Tabakci

Operations Lead, GiGEM & Director of the GiGHUB Accelerator Program

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Alexia Solomou

International Law Expert

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