* The research capacity exhibition will be open to the public from 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM

AEROSTATA - Parent Training Program: Parenting Strong Willed Children More Effectively

AtheroRisk – An Ultrasound Imaging Intelligent System for Stroke Risk Stratification in Asymptomatic and Low-Risk S...

Atomic Force Microscopy identification of Nano-Mechanical Fingerprints for Cancer Diagnosis

Development of a novel therapeutic approach for breast cancer based on the nano-formulation of a small molecular in...

Multifunctional nanoparticle delivery systems for the treatment of breast cancer

NAT inhibition as a therapeutic strategy in colorectal cancer

Prototype Systems of Theranostic Biomarkers for In Vivo Molecular Management of Cancer

Real time portable emergency telemedicine system

3D Motion Search Engine

AdaM: an Adaptive Monitoring Framework for the Internet of Things

Algorithms/ software for simulations and data science

Hybrid MEMS microfluidic gyroscope

MANDOLA - Monitoring and Detecting OnLine Hate Speech

MIDS: A Lightweight Intrusion Detection System For Wireless Sensor Networks And The Internet Of Things

Motus Sense

Operational Intelligence of Machine-to-Machine Simultaneous Control and Communication

ProximAid

UNICORN: A Novel Framework for Multi-cloud Services Development, Orchestration, Deployment and Continuous Managemen...

Event diagnosis method for water distribution systems

Intelligent Monitoring and Control Technologies for Road Transportation Systems

PRODROMOS: GIS-Based Integrated Platform for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Cargo through Seaports and Roadways

SAFEST - holiStic vulnerability Assessment oF watEr diStribution neTworks

Smart Camera Networks

Smartphone-Based Roadway Anomaly Detection and Classification

SwiftTag

Tools/Methodologies with Application to Power Systems

Vision-Based Pavement Management System

Participation to the Forum is open to teams consisting of faculty, researchers and doctoral candidates from universities and research institutes in Cyprus. Cypriot startups, in Cyprus and abroad, are also eligible to apply to the Competition Track described below. Students, from all Universities in Cyprus, with innovative ideas are eligible to apply for participation in a Student Track.

  • Competition Track Selection Criteria: Applications to the Competition Track will be selected based on a number of criteria, the main ones being innovation and competitive advantage, technological readiness and potential for scalability. For more information, visit Competition Track page. Please check Terms & Conditions for participation.

  • Research Track Selection Criteria: Applications for the Research Track will be selected based on maturity of work and commercial potential. Particular attention will be given to the scientific basis of the work. Applications that showcase the capabilities of research laboratories (e.g. specific equipment, unique know-how, etc) are encouraged. For more information, visit Research Capacity Track page. Please check Terms & Conditions for participation.

  • Training: Applicants to the Competition Track and Research Track, will have the opportunity to receive training and mentoring before the Forum to better prepare their business case and presentations/pitches. To this end, training workshops featuring world-class trainers will be hosted by the Centre for Entrepreneurship on: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Pitching, Introduction to Financial Principles, Incorporating a company in Cyprus, and the Intellectual Property regime of Cyprus.

  • Evaluation: All applications to the Competition and Research Tracks will be evaluated by a committee of top level international business executives, including innovation experts, angel investors, venture capitalists, successful entrepreneurs from Cyprus and abroad, representatives of The Hellenic Initiative (THI) and the MIT Enterprise Forum Greece.

  • Student Track Selection Criteria: Applications to the Student Track will be based on novelty, scientific or technical merit, presentation quality, and potential for business or social impact. For more information, visit Student Track page. Please check Terms & Conditions for participation.

Competition Track: The panel of judges will select the best three cases presented in the Competition track. The winning teams will win prizes and in-kind services offered by the organizers as well as other corporate supporters. In particular:

  • The Hellenic Initiative will offer the following monetary prizes:
    1 st Winning Team $8,000
    2 nd Winning Team $5,000
    3 rd Winning Team $2,000

  • MIT Enterprise Forum Greece ( MITEF Greece), the Greek Chapter of the global MIT Enterprise Forum, will offer to the best participating team free participation of at least one (1) member of the winning team in a three-month business skills accelerator program offered by MITEF Greece in Athens, to the semi-finalists of the annual MITEF Greece Startup Competition, as well as a placement to the semi-final round of the MITEF Greece competition. The travelling and other expenses related to the participation of at least two (2) members of the winning team to the 3 month Accelerator programme of MIT Enterprise Forum Greece will be covered by the monetary prize of $8,000 offered by THI.

  • PriceWaterhouseCoopers will offer as prize to the 3 winning Participants four days of exclusive training on business strategy, costing and budgeting, key financial principles, people management and presentation skills.

Student Track: The panel of judges for the Student Track will select the best three (3) cases presented in the Track. The winning teams will win prizes and in-kind services offered by the organizers as well as other corporate supporters. In particular:

  • C4E prizes: A maximum of 4 individual scholarships will be offered to University students to cover all expenses of attending the 2018 European Innovation Academy Summer program.

  • PWC prize: Access to 4 days of intensive, exclusive training offered by PWC Cyprus on business strategy, costing and budgeting, key financial principles, people management and presentation skills.

University of Cyprus
Anastasios Leventis Council & Senate Building, Room B108

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The Organizing Committee of the IEF 2017 has secured better Hotel Accommodation Rate for the day of the event at Hilton Cyprus. To book follow the link here and please refer as an IEF 2017 guest.

Payments must be made directly to the hotel

Recommended Taxi Booking Service: iTaxi Cyprus

Q: I am working on a new idea for a product but my company was registered 5 years ago. Can I still apply to the Competition Track?
A: Yes. What is important is that the idea you wish to present is new and has not received substantial funding or reached the market.

Q: Members of our team live abroad and cannot travel to Cyprus for the Forum. Do we have to be all present at the Forum and the trainings?
A: No. At least one member of your team needs to be there, however, to present your pitch.

Q: Where can I find the application forms for the Competition?
A: The application form is an MSWord document; you will find it at the end of the web page at http://www.c4e.org.cy/ief2017/competition_track.html

Q: I am a student. How can I participate to the Forum?
A: Apply to the Student Track; you will find guidelines and the application form at http://www.c4e.org.cy/ief2017/student_track.html

Q: There are some things I would like to clarify regarding the application process. Who should I contact?
A: Please email the Centre for Entrepreneurship at c4e@ucy.ac.cy or call +357-22895111

Q: Is the Research Track only for members of the University of Cyprus?
A: Definitely not. We welcome participation from all Cypriot academic and research organisations, as well as from Cypriots living abroad. What is more important is to have ideas/results with a potential for exploitation, and you have thought what this might be.

Q: My team is working on a social entrepreneurship product. Is this of interest to the Forum?
A: Definitely yes, if it has innovative aspects.

Q: What is the purpose of the Networking Track?
A: It is some time that we reserve during the Forum, so that participants of the other tracks have the opportunity to meet in person and discuss with invited guests and competition judges.

Q: I am afraid that if I present to the Forum, my idea may be exposed to competitors. How can I protect my intellectual property?
A: Prior to submitting your Application, your are encouraged to take necessary steps to ensure adequate protection of any intellectual property contained in the Application (including intellectual property filings, patent and copyright notices). If no such steps are undertaken or you are in the process of obtaining protection then we encouraged to include only non-confidential information in your Application. If you need some help on how to do this, let us know!

Q: Will the participants be offered any training prior to the day of the FORUM?
A: Yes. Both the participants of the Competition Track as well as the participants of the Research Track will receive free training on Design Thinking, Business Canvas Model, Pitching, Business Financial Principles and Intellectual Property issues by experienced trainers from Olin College of Engineering (Boston), ALBA (Athens) and PWC Cyprus. Details on the training to be offered may be found on the C4E Website.

Q: Is it an Open Event?
A: People will be able to attend the Competition, Research and Networking tracks only by invitation. However, the Panel discussion in the afternoon will be open.

Q: When will you announce the Agenda of the 28 th November?
A: First week of November

Q: Is it mandatory to have revenues in order to be eligible to the Competition Track?
A: No, it is not necessary to have revenues.

Q: What is the minimum team size required in order to be eligible to the Competition Track?
A: A team of at least 2 co-founders is required, over 18 years old.

Q: In addition to members from The Hellenic Initiative, who will be the other guests at the FORUM?
A: Investors and Business angels from abroad and Cyprus, and innovation leaders from the USA, China and Europe.

Q: If a start-up does not have a prototype, can it participate in the Competition Track?
A: No. Having a first prototype is a necessary eligibility criterion.

Q: What do I need to take into consideration for presenting my start-up at the Forum?
A: There is a dedicated page with instruction for the participants of the Competition Track, available here.

Q: What do I need to take into consideration for presenting my research project at the Forum?
A: There is a dedicated page with instruction for the participants of the Research Capacity Exhibition, available here.