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LvlUp Ventures and Semrush Launch Pitch Competition with $130K in Startup Funding Opportunities

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

LvlUp Ventures has teamed up with Semrush to host the LvlUp x Semrush Pitch Competition on November 30, 2025 (virtually), giving founders the chance to pitch their startups to active investors and secure up to $130,000 in potential funding.

Overview

The competition offers a platform for early-stage founders to showcase their traction, connect with investors, and win tangible startup capital. Each founder gets three minutes live to present their story before a judging panel that includes Adam Ned, Principal at LvlUp Ventures, and AJ Smith, Partner at Outlander VC.

What’s on Offer

  • $5,000 starter investment from LvlUp Ventures
  • Fast-track consideration for a $125,000 follow-on round
  • $100 grant for every participating startup

The event is fully virtual, designed to be accessible and founder-friendly while providing real exposure to investors actively funding early-stage ventures.

How to Apply

Founders can apply by filling out the LvlUp Ventures Funding Application

RIF Launches Free Workshop To Support Research Funding Applications

by News Editor

Overview

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) is organising a free proposal-writing workshop for applicants preparing submissions under its “Research in Enterprises” call (ENTERPRISES/0326). The workshop will take place on 2 June 2026, from 10:30 to 12:30, at the Research and Innovation Foundation.

The session is intended for participants preparing proposals for the ENTERPRISES/0326 call, particularly those with no previous experience or limited experience in proposal writing. It aims to strengthen their knowledge and skills through presentations and hands-on guidance.

Benefits

Participants will receive expert guidance on how to prepare proposals for the ENTERPRISES/0326 call, helping them better understand the proposal-writing process and RIF submission requirements.

Participation is free of charge.

Who can apply

The workshop is aimed at individuals from:

  • Research Organisations
  • Enterprises
  • Other private and public sector bodies

Participants do not requireprevious experiencein proposal writing. They should be preparing proposals for the “Research in Enterprises” (ENTERPRISES/0326) call.

Criteria

Due to the limited number of available places, priority will be given to participants who:

  • Are submitting a proposal to RIF programmes for the first time, specifically to the ENTERPRISES/0326 call
  • Intend to participate in proposals as project coordinators (leaders)
  • Are not already project coordinators in RIF-funded projects from previous “Research in Enterprises” calls

How to apply

Interested participants must register through the online participation form by 25 May 2026 at 13:00. The workshop will be conducted in Greek.

Participants must first watch the recording of the ENTERPRISES/0326 webinar, held on 28 April 2026, before attending the proposal-writing workshop.

For more information, applicants can contact the RIF Partner Support Centre at 22205000 or support@research.org.cy.

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