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IDEA Innovation Center

IDEA Innovation Center is a nonprofit incubator and accelerator based in Cyprus, focused on supporting startups and innovative SMEs. It provides a range of services to help entrepreneurs develop their ideas into viable businesses.

Website
ideacy.net
Founded
2015
Recorded stages
Pre Seed, Accelerator
Recorded regions
European Union, Cyprus
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Overview

IDEA Innovation Center was founded in 2015 by the Bank of Cyprus and other supporters as an incubator-accelerator for startups and an entrepreneurship hub. It is based in Cyprus and is recognized as the largest non-profit organization in the country focused on supporting startups and innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). IDEA provides a comprehensive range of services to help entrepreneurs turn their ideas into viable businesses, including training, business support, and access to investment.

Focus

IDEA Innovation Center invests in and supports startups at various stages, from the idea stage to sales, investment, and expansion. The organization emphasizes fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among teenagers, students, and women. It aims to promote Cyprus as a regional innovation hub and strengthen its connections with Europe, Asia, and Africa. IDEA also facilitates fintech solutions and digital transformation through partnerships, particularly with the Bank of Cyprus.

Support

IDEA offers a nine-month Startup Program that combines a three-month accelerator stage and a six-month incubator stage, providing business-creation training, mentoring, professional services, coworking access, networking, and €20,000 in seed capital.

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Q: What is the duration of the Startup Program? A: The program lasts for nine months, including both accelerator and incubator stages. Q: How much funding do startups receive? A: Each selected startup receives €20,000 in seed capital.

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