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Supporting startups accelerate growth
The PwC Cyprus Scale Up 2 Programme for business growth:
Your catalyst for business-to-business innovation.
Are you in business to change the world, or at least your corner of it? The PwC Cyprus Scale Up 2 Programme is crafted to accelerate your journey. This year, our focus is on empowering women-led companies to dominate the business landscape. Leveraging PwC’s Global and EMEA Startup/Scaleup Networks and our comprehensive professional services, we aim to help startups achieve their ambitions both domestically and internationally.
Our commitment to innovation and diversity
We believe that diversity fuels creativity by introducing a range of perspectives and ideas. Despite this, female founders and female-led teams often face significant hurdles, such as bias and limited access to opportunities. Our goal is to empower women entrepreneurs by providing the support necessary to scale and grow their businesses.
We give you the platform to flourish. Our Programme challenges you to bring the best out of your business.
- Client Growth: Leverage our extensive corporate network to identify commercial opportunities and boost your sales.
- Accelerated Scaling: Participate in workshops to gain insights and expertise that will help accelerate your growth. Ensure all facets of your business are ready to scale.
- Partnership Opportunities: Explore routes to market and partnership opportunities through PwC and our alliance partners.
- Expert Support: Access a team of professionals and big-brand relationship holders to solve challenges and capitalize on opportunities with the latest client insights.
- Increased Exposure: Showcase your business at our curated events and gain media exposure through PwC’s local, national, and global channels.
- Tailored Tools: Trial PwC’s scaleup-focused products and services, specifically designed to enhance your business.
To be eligible for the Programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- The primary founder or a significant portion of the founding team must identify as female.
- Ownership: A percentage of 60% of the company must be owned by women.
- Leadership: The startup should have women in key leadership roles, such as CEO, COO, or other C-suite positions.
- Board Representation: A percentage of 60% of the board of directors should be women.
- Only one of the above needs to apply.
- The startup must be a registered company with a developed product or service and be in the early stages of generating revenue.
- The company must demonstrate potential for growth and scalability.
- The business should be based in EMEA countries.
- A minimum of one employee must commit to full-time participation in the Programme, attending all workshops, mentoring sessions, and networking events.
The Programme is offered free of charge, though a fee will apply if the startup does not actively participate in scheduled activities.
Join us for PwC's Scale Up 2 Programme, a dynamic four-week journey designed to elevate your business.
The Programme kicks off with invaluable mentoring sessions and engaging masterclasses, providing you with the insights and skills you need to succeed.
It culminates in an exciting demo day, where you'll showcase your business and innovations. The winning team of the demo day will receive a special prize!
After the completion of the Programme, participants will continue to receive support designed to sustain their growth and development. This includes the following:
- PwC Global Network Access: Continued connection to the PwC Global Network of industry experts, corporate partners and fellow entrepreneurs for potential collaborations and partnerships.
- Alumni Community: Membership in our alumni community, providing opportunities for networking, learning and sharing experiences with other successful entrepreneurs.
Collaboration and growth opportunities
Client Growth
Meet our extensive network of corporate decision makers, budget holders and influencers to identify commercial opportunities.
Ask PwC
With a firm of specialists and big brand relationship holders at your disposal, solve your challenges and exploit your opportunities with the latest client insights.
Scale quicker
Join our masterclasses to gain valuable insight and expertise that will help accelerate your growth. Get your business “enterprise ready” and make sure that all elements of your business are ready to scale.
Own the spotlight
Celebrate success; showcase your business and its development at our curated events. Gain exposure through local, national and global media coverage from PwC’s media channels.
Explore partnerships
Explore PwC and our key alliance partners to develop routes to market and partnership opportunities.
Use our products
Trial PwC’s Scale Up focused products and services, specifically tailored to you, to get the best out of your business.