• Posted 01-Dec-2020

ONLINE START-UP IDEA COMPETITION: “GO GREEN, GO DIGITAL, GO START-UP!”

The Europe Direct Information Centre (EDIC) Nicosia, the European Documentation Centre University of Nicosia (EDC-UNIC) and the European Documentation Centre University of Cyprus (EDC-UCY) are proud to announce the “Go Green, Go Digital, Go Start-up!” Online Start-up Idea Competition for Cyprus-based young people between 18-30 years old.

The Competition aims to support and encourage young people to develop and expand creative and innovative business ideas within the scope of EU ideals on Innovation in Technology, contributing to its declared climate neutral objective. Along with technological gadgets, young people will have the opportunity to expand their network of contacts and seek out new collaborations.The Competition will reward young people with business ideas relevant to the European Commission’s Green Deal and Digital Agenda. Potential applicants are invited to submit their start-up ideas within the scope of two critical themes, namely, ‘Innovation in Technology’ and ‘Climate Neutral EU’.

The lockdown, imposed as a measure against the spread of COVID-19 in Cyprus, highlighted the importance of offering support and encouragement to young people with great ideas, in helping them to expand and deliver on their business ideas. In line with that, the winners of the Competition will be provided with technology that will assist in digitalising work practices.The best start-up idea, as well as two runners up, will be awarded with technology that will assist in the initial stages and implementation of their idea.

For more information on the “Go Green, Go Digital, Go Start-Up” Competition, including terms and conditions, selection and evaluation criteria, and the application process, visit: unic.ac.cy/greenstartup20/.