Empowering Female Entrepreneurs: Cyprus Computer Society Launches Future Startup Founders Program

Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) is proud to announce the Future Startup Founders program launch, designed exclusively for aspiring female entrepreneurs. This initiative falls under the Startup Founders pillar of the Erasmus+ EU co-funded project Femme Forward, to foster innovation and empower women in the tech startup landscape.

The Future Startup Founders program is a comprehensive online school tailored to equip women with the skills and knowledge necessary to transform their tech startup ideas into thriving ventures. Participants will delve into key principles of entrepreneurship, including identifying market opportunities, developing minimum viable products (MVPs), and securing funding from investors.

Eligible participants include women who aspire to learn the essentials of starting their own businesses or those with existing startup ideas eager to bring them to fruition.

Program Details:

• Free Participation: The program is free for all participants.
• Duration: April 3, 2024, to early June 2024.
• Schedule: Weekly sessions on Monday and Wednesday (19:00 - 21:00) and Thursday (18:00 - 21:00).
• Total Hours: A comprehensive curriculum totalling 60 hours of online training.
• Delivery Method: Interactive presentations, AMA (Ask Me Anything) sessions, Q&A segments, practical exercises, mentoring sessions, and networking events.
• Language: English.

The program will cover business concepts such as business model canvas, lean startup methodology, sustainable economy, marketing, sales, legal aspects, and funding.

The program will cover tech Concepts such as cloud-based services, minimum viable product development, artificial intelligence, and data-driven business models.

Furthermore, soft skills and empowerment are crucial so the trainers will teach leadership skills, role-model interactions, and community engagement.

Interested women can find additional information and register through the Future Startup Founders website at

https://www.startupschoolcyprus.com/ffsf2024/

The BOD Secretary of Cyprus Computer Society Panicos Masouras mentions: "We are thrilled to launch the Future Startup Founders program as part of the Femme Forward initiative. By empowering women with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the dynamic startup landscape, we are not only fostering innovation but also promoting gender equality in the tech sector. We believe that through this program, we can inspire and support the next generation of female entrepreneurs to turn their visions into reality."

The program is under the auspices of the commissioner for Gender Equality Josie Christodoulou and is supported by Bank of Cyprus and the SupportCY network.

Many community partners embraced the initiative such as Women In Tech Cyprus, CyprusInno, TechIsland, Breaking the 20% podcast, Young BPW Cyprus, AIPFE Cyprus, Startup Cyprus, Gravity Incubator, KV Fund, W11 Ventures.

For further inquiries email the program coordinator Neofytos Xenofontos [email protected] or by phone at +357 22460679 during office hours.