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Exciting News! 🚀 ➡️ We’ve partnered with some of the world’s leading tech platforms to provide our alumni community with exclusive access to game-changing tools and resources. For over 8 years, we’ve harnessed entrepreneurship and innovation to foster peacebuilding in Cyprus and other post-conflict communities. With a network of 7,000+ members, we’ve supported over 130 startup teams in 2024 alone, helping them turn their ideas into reality. As we continue to grow and unlock more resources for our teams, we’ve teamed up with industry-leading platforms to equip our alumni with the tools they need (for free or at a significant discount) to scale their businesses and create even greater impact. These platforms include: 💻 Miro: A collaborative online whiteboard for brainstorming, planning, and building in real-time. 📂 Dropbox DocSend: Cloud storage and secure document-sharing for seamless file collaboration and tracking engagement. 🐙 GitHub: A platform for version control, code sharing, and collaborative software development. 📝 Notion: An all-in-one workspace combining notes, tasks, wikis, and databases for team productivity. 📈 HubSpot For Startups: A CRM for managing marketing, sales, and customer service workflows. 🔧 Zendesk: A customer service platform to track interactions across multiple channels and improve satisfaction. 🌐 Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub: A platform offering startups free AI tools, resources, and expert guidance to scale. 🎨 Proto.io: A platform to create interactive prototypes and designs for visualizing and testing ideas. Swipe left to discover how these platforms are empowering our community. 🚀👀 Are you a young entrepreneur looking to join our alumni community and benefit from these exclusive perks? ⬇️ 📩 Sign up for our newsletter at https://lnkd.in/exizTkVG to stay updated on upcoming events, programs, and exclusive perks to accelerate your startup! A huge thank you to our partners for helping our community scale and thrive. 🙏

📢 APPLICATIONS CLOSE TOMORROW at 23:59 CET! Don’t miss the chance to join us in Cyprus for a 5-day training from March 15-20 and help shape the future of sustainable urban mobility by collaborating with changemakers from around the world 🌍🤝. Apply now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gv9prYkS

Cyprus Celebrates Graduation of Women Entrepreneurs at AWE 2024 The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) celebrated the graduation of its 2024 class in Cyprus, marking another successful year of empowering female entrepreneurs on January 27, 2025. The program, which is powered by CyprusInno and supported by the U.S. Embassy Nicosia along with Chevron, provided over 40 women with free training designed to help them launch new businesses or scale existing ventures. Throughout the program, graduates engaged in personalized mentoring and training sessions at The Base by CyprusInno, utilizing the DreamBuilder online platform. The curriculum covered essential business skills, including strategic planning, marketing, financial management, and pitching. Read the story on our website: https://lnkd.in/eKwRerQi

📹 4 months of journey in just 3 words. Our graduates described their AWE journey—some used the same words, others shared unique perspectives. ✨ But they had so much more to share! ➡️Head over to SocialTech Lab's YouTube channel (https://lnkd.in/eYrXVtfB) to watch the full highlights from the 2024 Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) in Cyprus! 🗣️ Hear the inspiring stories of our participants, discover more about their businesses, and immerse yourself in their AWEsome journey. A huge thank you to our amazing supporters: US Embassy Nicosia, Chevron, AWE, and to all the incredible women who made AWE 2024 truly unforgettable. 🎉 #awenergized #aweincyprus #exchangealumni #academyforwomenentrepreneurs #awe #women #womenempowerment #entrepreneurship #womenentrepreneurs #womenentrepreneurship #innovation #startups #cyprus

📢 Only ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY to the Urban Innovators Academy!🚗🌱 Are you a university student, academic, municipal representative, or professional in the mobility industry? Don’t miss this chance to join us in Cyprus for a 5-day training between 15-20 March and shape the future of sustainable urban mobility by collaborating with changemakers from around the world 🌍🤝. Receive expert mentorship 🧑🏫, engage with cities and community stakeholders 🏙️, develop an entrepreneurial mindset 💡, and more! Spots are limited—register now! Check the eligibility criteria and apply today ➡️: https://lnkd.in/gv9prYkS Applications close on February 6. Kimitisik EIT Urban Mobility EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology #urbaninnovatorsacademy #shapingthefuture #entrepreneurship #innovation #cyprus2025 #eiturbanmobility #sustainability #socialtechlab #kimitisik

🚗🌱 Don’t miss this chance to join us in Cyprus for a 5-day training between 15-20 March and shape the future of sustainable urban mobility by collaborating with changemakers from around the world 🌍🤝. Applications close on February 6. Apply now at https://lnkd.in/gv9prYkS!

🚗🌱 Deadline Extended for the Urban Innovators Academy! Are you a university student, academic, municipal representative, or professional in the mobility industry? Don’t miss this chance to join us in Cyprus for a 5-day training between 15-20 March and shape the future of sustainable urban mobility by collaborating with changemakers from around the world 🌍🤝. Receive expert mentorship 🧑🏫, engage with cities and community stakeholders 🏙️, develop an entrepreneurial mindset 💡, and more! Spots are limited—register now! Check the eligibility criteria and apply today ➡️: https://lnkd.in/gv9prYkS Applications close on February 6. Kimitisik EIT Urban Mobility EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology #urbaninnovatorsacademy #shapingthefuture #entrepreneurship #innovation #cyprus2025 #eiturbanmobility #sustainability #socialtechlab #kimitisik 

🎉 What an unforgettable journey! 📝 The 2024 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) in Cyprus has officially wrapped up, marking the end of an incredible chapter and the beginning of a new one! Over the past few months, an inspiring group of women from across the island came together to empower one another and pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. 💡💪 Last Friday, we celebrated their remarkable achievements with the highly anticipated graduation certificate ceremony. 🎓 ✨ A heartfelt thank you to U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, Julie Davis Fisher, and Cyprus Finance Manager at Chevron, Melina Demetriou, for their inspiring words and for presenting the well-deserved certificates to our graduates. This wasn’t the end, but rather just the beginning as these AWE graduates now become official network alumnae, ready to take their ventures to new heights! 🚀 Huge thanks to all the participants, trainers, mentors, speakers, and supporters who contributed to the success of this program and made AWE 2024 an unforgettable experience! #awenergized #aweincyprus #exchangealumni #academyforwomenentrepreneurs #awe #women #womenempowerment #entrepreneurship #womenentrepreneurs #womenentrepreneurship #innovation #startups #cyprus

🌍 Join the Urban Innovators Academy Webinar Series and Gain Insights into Sustainable Urban Mobility! 🚗🌱 📅 January 20 | 17:00–17:45 CET Navigating Tomorrow: Smart Cities and the Road to Sustainable Mobility Discover the impact of smart cities on mobility. 📅 January 27 | 17:00–17:45 CET Exploring Workplace Mobility Gamification: A Journey Towards a Greener Planet Learn how workplace gamification drives sustainability. Presented by Balazs Horvath, Coach & Trainer and Co-founder at Kimitisik. 💻 Free & Online! 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gv9prYkS 🌟 Why Join? -Gain insights into sustainable urban mobility from industry leaders and peers -Learn about the 5-day Urban Innovators Academy in Cyprus and the EIT Urban Mobility Master School. -Discover how you can contribute to sustainable urban mobility. Applications for the Urban Innovators Academy in Cyprus close on January 30. Limited spots available! EIT Urban Mobility EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology #urbaninnovatorsacademy #shapingthefuture #entrepreneurship #innovation #cyprus2025 #eiturbanmobility #sustainability #socialtechlab #kimitisik

🎯 At SocialTech Lab, our commitment to fostering resilient, collaborative entrepreneurial ecosystems in fragile contexts only grows stronger. This past year was testament to this - a display of what we can achieve when we break down barriers, connect entrepreneurs, and equip founders and innovators with the tools and resources they need to succeed. We also expanded our footprint, bringing our expertise and programming beyond Cyprus to the Western Balkans and the Middle East. 🎞️ As we reflect on an inspiring 2024, we’re grateful to have the opportunity to present our Annual Impact Report (link below) and Yearly Rewind Video showcasing the milestones we've achieved together. Look back with us as we relive our experiences with 40+ programs, 1600+ participants, and 130+ teams across three regions. 🌱 This past year's progress continues to tell a story of the impact and strides we are making, not only in the lives of those who we serve, but also in the society we strive to foster. We are more excited than ever about the year ahead. With more innovation programs and community-driven initiatives on our regional roadmap, we are positioned and ready to grow our impact further. 🫶Your steadfast support has been the cornerstone of our journey. We are profoundly thankful for your commitment to and faith in our mission and for believing in our vision of fostering innovation and peace. We look forward to what’s in store for 2025.  🎊 Until then, wishing you a very happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year! Link to view our full 2024 Annual Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/ecD-YWnV