TESTIMONIALS

”I have an idea! And then your idea is considered to have innovative features and that's how you walk through the IDEA door. And there your idea blossoms and evolves day by day into an innovative start up.
Thank you to all the IDEA people who were there to help us and to turn our idea into something tangible. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to come into contact with other people with different visions, but through discussions to have an osmosis of views. And most of all we thank all the mentors and speakers who were there to share with us their knowledge and their own business experiences so that we are better prepared to turn our vision from an idea into a viable business.
Thank you for this unique experience!

”From my experience, participating in the accelerator program offered by IDEA literally skyrockets your chances for the creation of a successful startup and equips you with all the necessary skills for turning your idea into a real business. All the useful trainings, help from the mentors, the consultants, all the hard work and efforts of the IDEA team, really helped us and encouraged us to work harder and eventually manage to create our startup HUMERAL. I am quite grateful for having the opportunity to be member of the IDEA community because not only helped us to create our startup but also has helped me personally to improve my soft skills, essential skills for someone that wants to create his own business.

”The IDEA acceleration program brings people with big ideas together. From this point, IDEA is the driving force for the start-up companies to build a solid foundation of their vision and manage to achieve their goals. Through the professionalism and strict timelines set by the IDEA accelerator program and our mentors, we were guided step-by-step towards our goal. This program is certainly a tough challenge, but hard work surely pays off. It is definitely a great experience, especially when there is a cooperation among the teams, and at the same time maintaining a healthy competition.

”The IDEA accelerator program offered us high quality presentations at the mentoring sessions as well as constant support from the mentors. It felt like having an experienced co-founder on our side. Moreover, we gained a lot of knowledge and useful advice from the important introductions and new connections with companies and individuals relevant to our project. The funding offered to us by IDEA, gave us the chance to develop and validate our idea with real customers by spending the money for building the MVP of our product. Whatever happens next, I will forever be grateful for the experience gained on the IDEA program.

”Joining IDEA was one of the best decisions Verum et Accuratus made. IDEA taught us everything about how to present our company to investors and stand out of the mass. Οur journey through the program was an exciting journey full of knowledge about the business world, support and guidance for every step we took whether it was small or big. The whole team, mentors and consultants have really helped us to build a solid foundation on which our business can stand so that it can run smoothly.

”In March of 2021 we entered the IDEA accelerator program with just a business idea on paper, specifically a few presentation slides. Nine months later, we had a registered limited company, a solid business plan, a working product in the market, a team of ten persons involved in the business, and cash in the bank to get started.
Yet, there is even more. The intensive training on diversified topics, the weekly mentoring sessions, the bi-weekly one-to-one consulting, networking with VIPs, and interaction with other self-motivated entrepreneurs is priceless experience. The outcome of a startup cannot be known, but participants of the IDEA program for surely evolve to improved versions of themselves.

”We feel lucky for participating in the 6th circle of IDEA Accelerator/ Incubator program. We learned so much about the business world in a professional environment with people that were willing to help and advise us at any given moment. Even though our idea looks like an Everest we need to climb barefoot, with the business training that was offered to us and with the advices from all the mentors we now have a clear path to follow in the pursuit of a successful business. We had the chance to talk to investors and practice our pitch with them. Most importantly we had lots of networking opportunities with successful business founders where we talked about their experiences and difficulties in their journey which was priceless experiences!

”Bird Focus was merely a thought before entering the incubator-accelerator program. Within only a few months, we have now grown into a company, launched our products / services and are currently selling them in the market. With the advice of mentors and consultants, we are now much more confident that we can keep developing our idea and company. IDEA has provided us with guidance, tangible and non-tangible tools to transform our idea into a profitable business. The seed funding is expected to allow us to grow our start-up further. IDEA has also provided with networking opportunities, both with current and previous start-ups of the program.

”IDEA Foundation is a transformational procedure that allows an idea to become an MVP and MVP to successfully enter the market.
Through IDEA 5th cycle, we at Errand Pro, managed to improve our MVP, which is an innovative B2B platform for HORECA sector, increase our credibility, and we are now ready to take the first step to Cypriot and Greek market.
If you have an idea or a MVP, join IDEA Innovation Center now and enjoy the benefits of training, coaching and mentoring that IDEA provides. Take advantage of the networking that this program offers and together with your hard work take a dive into entrepreneurship.

”At the beginning of our journey with our start-up idea, I remember feeling a sense of being lost and not knowing were to turn to for advise and guidance.
One day out of nowhere I saw a flyer of IDEA innovation centre which got my attention. Our application was a shot in the dark, but here we are 8 months later, a member of the IDEA family.
The programme has given us the tools to grow and guided us to the point were we no longer feel unsure about our direction and have a solid plan for our company’s future.
We want to express gratitude towards everyone involved with IDEA and urge any young entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas to take their shot in the dark and apply.
We are honoured and proud to be part of this establishment and we strongly encourage that anyone with an innovative idea apply to IDEA to make it become a reality.

”We, at QUPAGE, have developed Errand Pro, an e-commerce B2B platform. IDEA Innovation Center has given us the essential tools we need to improve our service and enter the market. These tools include mentoring, coaching, financial support, and specific guidance in all areas of entrepreneurship.
We are honoured and proud to be part of this establishment and we strongly encourage that anyone with an innovative idea apply to IDEA to make it become a reality.

”Attending IdeaCy is by far the most important decision we have ever taken as a startup. It truly is an accelerator. Clearly our company would have never reached this level in terms of expertise, knowledge and skills without the push and guidance of the wonderful people at IdeaCy. We came in with a “prototype” and ended up with a business. We owe a lot to them and hope to make them proud.

”IDEA came to me at a time when I was beginning to lose faith in my own idea and nearly stopped believing. It seemed that there was no support for fresh ideas to flourish in Cyprus until I discovered the programme.
When my project was accepted in IDEA, I suddenly felt that I was not alone in this endeavour. A group of professionals believed in me, and invested in my idea by taking the time to share their knowledge and provide guidance so that my idea can become a reality. I saw my idea become a reality through the support offered by IDEA. The program was not just an opportunity to network and learn, but a practical experience for someone taking their first steps in the business world. They gave me the right boost, at the right time and put me on the path to succeed. Urging me on and pushing forward, my project began as a series of exercises on paper and is now evolving into a full 3D spectacle.

”I can't imagine any startup that wouldn't benefit tremendously from IDEA'S support. To this day, joining IDEA was the best decision we've made at apopou.com.cy.
IDEA is the best startup accelerator in CYPRUS, and they pay close attention to their companies. IDEA helps their companies a LOT, and the IDEA community is a huge asset for the companies that go through the program.

”We are very honored and proud that we are part of IDEA! There is so much I could say... from mentorship and consulting to networking and perpetual support, they gave us more than we expected. To sum it up in one sentence: It is THE place to be for any startup in Cyprus. I hope you keep up this amazing initiative for many years to come because your input in the Cyprus startup ecosystem is invaluable.

”Being in the fast-growing global startup ecosystem you have to face and overcome various obstacles to succeed. There is a huge learning curve on wearing multiple hats at a time. You have to learn how to deal with business matters, marketing, financing and so on. As co-founders, we had to face those obstacles first hand, since we entered IDEA as two computer scientists without any previous business-related expertice. IDEA helped us minimize that startup learning curve as much as possible. We had the chance to meet and collaborate with great and knowledgable people that brought only value at Meera.

”Participating in the IDEA startup accelerator has been an amazing experience and an incredible journey. The intensive business training and support that IDEA offers is top quality and something that any young entrepreneur would benefit greatly from. Plus getting access to proper offices from day one was something that really helped us operate in a more professional environment and grow much faster. If you have an IDEA and the determination to turn it into a business, I would definitely recommend applying to IDEA.

”IDEA can help you to get from an individual person who has an idea to a businessman who can manage a startup company. They give you the foundations needed to be able to work through obstacles that you might face in the future. You meet a lot of people who are in the business world for years and they give you knowledge that they acquired through those years. IDEA is a place where you can meet different kinds of people, some of them you can cooperate and some of them can provide you with knowledge. It is something that I recommend doing not just for the knowledge but for the experience too.

”Idea has offered us the opportunity to learn many important things and how to make an idea into reality. The training with experienced mentors and coaches gave us the knowledge and all the necessary steps that we have to do in order to have a viable business. With their partners in Cyprus and other countries they made us see the bigger picture and meet with other ecosystem.
So if you want to get into the startup “game” with an innovative idea the IDEA team will guide you towards a good start.

”IDEA has been a pivot point for our efforts to develop our startup, pun intended. Guest speakers provided us with insights from different industries and workarounds for the hurdles faced when starting a company. Additionally, mentoring sessions gave us guidance for our progress and valuable feedback for our pitches. Keep doing what you are doing!

”Entrepreneurship is full of ups and downs and it has been extremely valuable being in such a great startup hub as IDEA. Working hard to grow our startup, Yumbles, alongside like-minded startup founders with bags of positive energy in a cool space has been fantastic and everyone benefits from each other’s experience as well as all the plenty of training and networking opportunities that IDEA offers.

I am confident IDEA will keep going from strength to strength and continue to have an enormous positive impact on the young startup ecosystem in Cyprus

”We are so proud of being part of IDEA's family. We gained so much experience from the constant mentoring, seminars and the networking provided for us there. Highly recommended for anyone who has an innovative idea and wants to transform it into a successful company

”Being a part of IDEA has been a critical asset to us in terms of strategy, networking and company growth. We strongly suggest to every entrepreneurial spirit out there, to apply for the program.

”IDEA is more than we expected. Training and mentoring is beyond everything and we got answers for our needs. Networking and brainstorming is crucial to making our idea into a business. I have already suggested to friends’ startups to apply.

”The IDEA Innovation Centre supports entrepreneurs in their early stages to turn their ideas into well-formed and profitable businesses with high success potential. The intense three-month training we have received at the beginning of the program by recognised subject matter experts, provided us with theoretical and hands-on experience on key aspects around business development. We, Malloc, are honoured to receive this support in such an early stage in our journey. We have developed relationships with other start-ups and joined a start-up ecosystem of like minded individuals. At same time IDEA recognised our potential and has now become a proponent and supporter of our company.

”If I could describe IDEA with just a few words, i would say that, it's the place where ideas transform into businesses! Individuals become ready to enter and win a share of the market trough workshops, classes, network and constant guidance. IDEA provides a friendly environment, with the permanent value of helping and supporting one another.

”Working along with IDEA mentors and teams has been a great experience. Amazing environment, full of people who really care in creating a better world through Start-Ups. Keep on.

”Being a part of IDEA opens up the horizon for every startup. If sky is the limit, IDEA helps you get on the freaking spaceship.

”IDEA for us has been where we felt hope that we can actually move forward and launch our company. I consider this a unique space full of inspiration, a must for all serious entrepreneurs and we want to encourage new teams to apply! It is an amazing experience, full of absolutely wonderful people eager to help you and guide you!