The challenges surrounding cancer require a multifaceted response and various forms of action should be taken in line with the National Cancer Strategy. Junior Achievement Cyprus with the support of the following partners/organizations: Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics, Cocoon Creations, CYENS Centre of Excellence, Cyprus Federation of Patient Associations (OSAC), Cyprus Oncology Society, Cyprus Seeds, Gravity Ventures, Idea Innovation Centre, Karaiskakio Foundation, Kinisis Ventures, implement for the second time in Cyprus the Beyond Pre-Accelerator programme which aims, students and young people to propose solutions for Prevention, Early Diagnosis and Treatment, Psychosocial support, Reintegration and Palliative Care, Case Recording and Cancer Archive and Research on Cancer.

Across Europe, cancer is the second leading cause of death and is a complex of diseases with very serious consequences, not only for cancer sufferers and their families, but also for society, health systems and the economy of each country.

The youth teams created within the framework of the programme are ready to present their business models and products to the public during the Beyond Pre-Accelerator Demo Day that will take place on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 15:00 – 17:00 at Theatro Polis OPAP.

The Beyond Pre-Accelerator programme is a bridge between entrepreneurship training programmes implemented at universities or by other institutions and specialized Incubators and Accelerators (Business Idea Incubators and Startup Accelerators). Essentially, students of all levels (Bachelor, Master, PhD) are guided through the programme to develop their own business ideas in the health sector, going as far as creating a product in the simplest commercial form (Minimum Viable Product).

The programme is sponsored by Novartis Pharma Services Inc. Cyprus.

Junior Achievement Cyprus is a member of the global non-profit organization JA Worldwide and specializes in entrepreneurship, financial literacy and labor market education.  More information can be found on www.jacyprus.org website  or contact the Organization's staff at 97-715909.

Novartis AG is a Swiss multinational, innovative, pharmaceutical company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis Pharma Services Inc. Cyprus is the local representative and has been active in the country since 2009.

Novartis purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. 

Innovative science and technology are used to address some of society’s most challenging healthcare issues. At Novartis, we discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to as many people as possible. Novartis medicines reach more than 250 million people worldwide. More information can be found on https://www.novartis.com/ or local facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NovartisCyprus.