Exciting EU Funding Opportunities for Women-Led Startups in Cyprus

by News Editor

June 12, 2025

Women-led startups in Cyprus have an exciting opportunity to access three major EU funding initiatives, offering not just financial support but also mentorship and global networking. The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, coordinating the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Cyprus, has announced these programs designed to boost women entrepreneurs.

Explore the Women TechEU Programme

The Women TechEU programme targets early-stage, women-led deep tech startups in the EU. Eligible startups will receive a generous grant of €75,000, offering crucial support for business model development, market analysis, and scaling strategies. Applications are open until August 4, 2025.

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Compete for the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards

Another notable initiative is the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards. Established in 2006, this program supports women-led businesses with social or environmental missions. Winners can receive up to $100,000 in equity-free grants, plus a one-year fellowship loaded with executive coaching and networking opportunities. Apply by June 24, 2025.

Join the Open Horizons Programme

With three calls scheduled until 2027, the Open Horizons programme provides €55,000 in funding for startups, enabling collaborations with leading European corporations and industry experts. The first deadline is August 21, 2025.

These opportunities not only provide essential funding but also open doors to international partnerships and investor networks. EEN Cyprus encourages all eligible entrepreneurs to apply. For more details, visit een.ec.europa.eu and eencyprus.org.cy.

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A New Twitter-Inspired Social Network Is Taking Shape

by News Editor

August 27, 2026

A new social network called Twitter.now is entering the market, with a founding team that includes former Twitter trademark counsel Stephen Coates. The service is being developed by startup Operation Bluebird.

As Ars Technica reported, X sued the company last year and asked a Delaware judge to block the launch. Operation Bluebird argued in a petition that X had abandoned trademarks including “Twitter” and “Tweet.”

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Coates has said the project is not an attempt to recreate the original Twitter. In a LinkedIn post, he described the platform as a new public space focused on trust, transparency and user choice.

AI System To Rate Posts

Twitter.now is currently being tested, with early access priced at $20. Its main feature is VERA, an AI system designed to evaluate posts, verify claims and provide sources and context.

Posts receive a trust score, with users eventually able to set a minimum score to filter their feeds. The company says this approach will give people more control over what they see instead of leaving those decisions entirely to an algorithm.

Moderation Remains A Challenge

Scaling moderation will be one of the platform’s biggest tests. Social networks have repeatedly struggled with content moderation as their communities grow, and newer platforms such as Bluesky have faced similar criticism.

Operation Bluebird says VERA will form the basis of its moderation and verification system. A second version is already planned, with expanded tools that would let users set a specific trust threshold for the posts appearing in their feeds.

For now, Twitter.now remains in an early testing phase, combining the familiarity of the Twitter name with an AI-driven approach to evaluating online information.

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