Filenews 16 August 2025
If you have a strong idea for a startup and don't know where to start, the Future Founders Academy is the starting point you've been looking for. The new program of the Foundation for Research and Innovation (RIF) offers €25,000 in funding, mentoring, training and all the tools you need to turn your idea into action.
What is Future Founders Academy?
It is a comprehensive support program for those who want to take their first step in innovative entrepreneurship. It focuses on young people who have an idea for a product or service and want to develop it without fear of failure.
With the support of RIF, you will receive:
- Funding of €25,000 for experimentation, testing and development.
- Innovation Support Services for every stage of the effort.
- Specialized training in startup creation and product development.
Who can participate?
If you are:
- Resident of Cyprus
- You have graduated in the last 3 years
- And you're ready to dare
then the Future Founders program is for you.
What do I need for the application?
- A three-minute video pitch in English
- A brief description of your idea
👉 Submission deadline: 8 October 2025
📍 Learn more: https://www.research.org.cy/en/%f0%9f%9a%80-future-founders-academy/
📝 Apply here:
https://forms.gle/LnUtTu8qC9TQNGRH6
📩 Questions: support@research.org.cy | ☎️ +357 22205000
The future of startups starts with you
Don't leave your idea in the drawer. The Future Founders Academy is your chance to try, fail, learn and succeed. The startupper signal you've been waiting for has just arrived.
