Following the success of the first cycle of the Beyond Pre – Accelerator programme in 2021-2022, organized by Junior Achievement Europe and Cyprus with the support of Novartis Cyprus, we are pleased to announce the new 2023 – 2024 programme is now open to applicants. The Beyond Pre-Accelerator aims to find solutions in the field of cancer. We accept applications until December 20th from students and young professionals who want to propose solutions in areas related to cancer, such as Prevention, Early Diagnosis, Treatment, Recovery, Data Collection and Analysis, Psychological Support, Reintegration, Palliative Care, and Research.

The Beyond Pre-Accelerator is an educational and hands-on programme that guides participants to develop their own businesses in the health sector, culminating in the creation of a Minimum Viable Product. The programme lasts for five months and is divided into three phases:

• The Educational Phase
• The Test and Development Phase
• The Demo Day

‘’Now is the ideal moment to invest in the education of young people for the development of health entrepreneurial ideas. Youth in Cyprus are highly creative and talented. What they need is to be challenged to grow and innovate further. JA is here to harness innovation in healthcare sector in collaboration with Novartis.’’ - Antigoni Komodiki, CEO of JA Cyprus.

‘’We feel very proud and happy to collaborate with Junior Achievement Europe and Cyprus to implement Beyond programme in Cyprus. At Novartis, we firmly believe that young people have enormous potential to transform health via innovation, and support sustainable development. Their knowledge, skills, and motivation can help to develop new innovative solutions capable of overcoming healthcare challenges in the field of cancer. Engaging and equipping youth, via such programmes, with the necessary resources, we can bring ideas into life and change the world. If you think that you are one of them, do not miss this opportunity.‘’ Fabio Sperandei, President, Innovative Medicines, Novartis Cyprus & Malta

The knowledge, experiences, and skills gained through Beyond are countless. By the end of this programme, participants will receive:

• A full entrepreneurial experience.
• Many networking opportunities with various professionals, academics, and students with similar interests.
• Access to the programme's online platform with rich educational material covering contemporary topics in entrepreneurship and innovation.
• Seminars on specialized topics by experts.
• Continuous support and guidance from experienced professionals acting as mentors.
• Inclusion in the large Junior Achievement family and access to numerous networking, learning, and information opportunities worldwide.
• The possibility of participating in the largest European Entrepreneurship competition, Gen-E.

Apply HERE by December 20, 2023.

Registrations are accepted by individuals or teams.

Individuals/teams selected to participate will be informed by the end of December

The programme is organized by Junior Achievement Cyprus in collaboration with Novartis Cyprus and is also supported by partner organizations: Cocoon Creations, CYENS Centre of Excellence, Cyprus Federation of Patients’ Associations, Cyprus Oncology Society, Cyprus Seeds, Department of Business and Public Administration | University of Cyprus, Gravity Ventures, Idea Innovation Centre, Karaiskakio Foundation, Kinisis Ventures, The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics.

Junior Achievement Cyprus is a member of the global non-profit organization JA Worldwide and specializes in education on entrepreneurship, economic literacy, and the job market. For more information, visit www.jacyprus.org.