{"id":46885,"date":"2024-02-08T13:19:53","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T10:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euc.ac.cy\/?p=46885"},"modified":"2024-02-08T13:19:53","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T10:19:53","slug":"euc-startup-programme-powered-by-microsoft-3rd-cycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euc.ac.cy\/en\/euc-startup-programme-powered-by-microsoft-3rd-cycle\/","title":{"rendered":"EUC Startup programme powered by Microsoft 3rd Cycle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 3<sup>rd<\/sup> round of the <strong>EUC Startup Programme powered by Microsoft<\/strong> is officially launched on the 1<sup>st<\/sup> of February 2024. Do not miss this unique opportunity to grow your start-up through an amazing network of supporters! The Programme is organised by the <strong>School of Business of European University Cyprus, <\/strong>in close collaboration with <strong>Microsoft<\/strong> and 12 leading Cypriot companies, as Innovation Partners: <strong>BSM Cyprus, CNP Cyprus, CYTA, ExxonMobil, EY, Gnomi, GrantXpert, Hellenic Bank, IMH, Logicom, NetU and NewCyTech.<\/strong> Also, the <strong>Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI)<\/strong> is a strong supporter of the programme.<\/p>\n<p>The Programme is aiming to help <strong>10<\/strong> <strong>Cypriot <\/strong><strong>start-ups<\/strong> to build strong networks with key players of the start-up and entrepreneurial ecosystem of Cyprus, while also developing their start-up idea further through <strong>training and mentoring, <\/strong>completely <strong><u>free of charge<\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Training: <\/strong>Our comprehensive training programme, tailored to participants\u2019 needs, will cover a diverse range of essential topics based on the identified needs of the participating start-ups, ensuring an enriching learning experience.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mentoring:<\/strong> Each participant is matched with a dedicated mentor from various fields, and through one-on-one mentorship, participants will gain strategic insights, industry-specific wisdom, and tailored guidance, accelerating their path to entrepreneurial success.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Startups participating in the EUC Startup programme powered by Microsoft will have the opportunity to be introduced by Microsoft representatives to the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub, benefiting from:<\/p>\n<p>\u27a2 <strong>Cutting edge AI tools: <\/strong>All startups get free access to OpenAI GPT-4 models through Azure. Participating start-ups receive $2,500 of OpenAI credits.<\/p>\n<p>\u27a2 <strong>Free Azure credits: <\/strong>Up to $150,000 in Azure credits to conserve runway while our start-ups experiment, prototype and build.<\/p>\n<p>\u27a2 <strong>Access to real people: <\/strong>Unlimited 1:1 meetings with professionals from Microsoft Founder\u2019s Hub expert network, who can help solve immediate business challenges, plus provide technical guidance on the latest in AI.<\/p>\n<p>\u27a2 <strong>Free software and development tools: <\/strong>30+ additional free and discounted tools, tech, and services from Microsoft and its partners, including M365, GitHub, LinkedIn and more.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the programme, please read the <a href=\"https:\/\/euc.ac.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/EUC-Startup-programme-powered-by-Microsoft-3rd-cycle-call.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Call Announcement<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 3rd round of the EUC Startup Programme powered by Microsoft is officially launched on the 1st of February 2024. 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