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SheBuilds Opens Applications For Women’s 48-Hour Hackathon On Lovable

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

SheBuilds, in collaboration with Lovable, has launched applications for its upcoming 48-hour online hackathon exclusively for women. The event will run Monday, October 6, and Tuesday, October 7, bringing together 60 women founders, innovators, and builders to design, prototype, and launch new applications.

Who can apply 

Women (solo or in teams) who are 18 or older, have an active Lovable paid subscription, and have an idea they want to bring to life. First-time founders, makers, and students are welcome. No prior experience required! Participants will need a paid Lovable subscription to apply and participate.

How the Hackathon Works

Participants will collaborate online for 48 hours using the Lovable platform, supported with unlimited build credits and real-time guidance from the Lovable team. A total of 60 spots are available, divided across three tracks:

  • B2B Apps – 20 places
  • Consumer Apps – 20 places
  • Something Else – 20 places

Projects are evaluated on creativity & originality, impact/usefulness, execution & design, and future potential. Participants will have access to a dedicated Discord channel for questions, networking, and support, plus a direct support line to organizers.

Prizes & Benefits

Category winners will receive:

  • Personal mentorship from growth strategist Elena Verna
  • 5,000 Lovable credits to continue building after the event
  • Visibility and promotion across SheBuilds and Lovable channels

How to Apply

Applications are now open via the SheBuilds Lovable portal. Places are limited to 60 women applicants across the three categories. Applications open on September 22 (American Business Women’s Day). Simply submit your application using the form above by September 29, 2025, at 12 PM EDT. Selections announced October 1st, 2025. 

About SheBuilds

SheBuilds is a global community dedicated to empowering women in technology, entrepreneurship, and product development. By partnering with Lovable, the hackathon aims to give women builders the tools, mentorship, and visibility needed to turn early-stage ideas into viable products.

RIF Launches €500,000 BRIDGE2HORIZON Call To Help Cypriot Consortia Leaders Prepare For Horizon Europe 

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) has opened a new call under BRIDGE2HORIZON/0326, with a total budget of €500,000 and funding of up to €100,000 per project. The programme is intended to strengthen Cyprus-registered research and innovation organisations in areas aligned with the country’s Smart Specialisation Strategy 2023–2030 and upcoming Horizon Europe work programmes.

RIF says the call is also designed to increase the number of Cypriot organisations that coordinate collaborative projects and lead pan-European research networks under Horizon Europe Pillar II and the programme’s European Missions.

Benefits

  • Total call budget: €500,000. 
  • Maximum funding per project: €100,000. 
  • The call is co-funded by the Republic of Cyprus and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) under the THALEIA 2021–2027 programme. 

Who can apply

The host organisation may be a:

  • Research Organisation 
  • Enterprise 
  • Other Organisation. 

Eligible partner organisations may also include Research Organisations, Enterprises, and Other Organisations. 

Criteria

The collaboration network must include at least one Enterprise (Category B) and one Research Organisation (Category A). 

The call is aimed at projects in thematic areas relevant both to Cyprus’ Smart Specialisation Strategy and to future Horizon Europe priorities.

How to apply

  • Deadline: 29 May 2026, 13:00, or earlier if the budget is exhausted. 
  • Submission portal: proposals must be submitted through the IRIS Portal. 
  • Call documents: available under the call announcement in IRIS. 

RIF will also hold an online information webinar on Friday, 3 April 2026, 12:00–13:00 local time. Interested applicants must register in advance through the link provided on the call page, and may submit questions ahead of time during registration. 

For further information, applicants can contact RIF’s Partner Support Centre at 22205000 or support@research.org.cy. 

About the programme

BRIDGE2HORIZON is part of RIF’s effort to help Cypriot organisations build the capacity needed to compete more successfully in Horizon Europe, particularly in collaborative projects where Cyprus-based entities take on a stronger coordinating role.

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