IMPACT

CEDAR has been promoting a number of projects and initiatives in the field of entrepreneurship, including:

 

Ideodromio Annual Conference Series:

The Centre for Entrepreneurial Development, Alliance & Research in collaboration with the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute organise the Business Idea Competition “IDEODROMIO” on an annual basis which aims to encourage entrepreneurship in secondary education in Cyprus.

 

Open forums and workshops, often in cooperation with local and regional development agencies, chambers, municipalities, and business and professional associations geared to support the growth of SMEs and aspiring entrepreneurs.

  • Panorama of Innovation 2015 aimed to inform existing businesses and start-up entrepreneurs on innovation funding schemes and showcase successful cases of innovative enterprises in Cyprus.
  • Panorama of European Funding 2014 aimed to inform on emerging opportunities regarding European funding programmes e.g. Horizon 2020, Erasmus plus that seek to promote research, innovation and development.
  • Panorama of Entrepreneurship 2013 aimed to showcase programmes and initiatives in operation in Cyprus and beyond, geared to support aspiring entrepreneurs.

 

Business Idea Competition:

This annual initiative is led by CEDAR in cooperation with a number of stakeholders with strong commitment to the promotion of entrepreneurship and new venture development, including: Cyprus University of Technology, University of Cyprus, Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Junior Chamber International (Cyprus), KOGEE-Cyprus Federation of Business and Professional Women, Anaptixiaki–ANETEL, and UK based EPISTEME and UK Cyprus Enterprise Council. It involves a series of idea generation workshops and start-up business training that culminate in the business idea competition.