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

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 23, 2025

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.

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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.

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Junior Achievement Cyprus Launches 2026–2027 Company Programme For Student Entrepreneurs

by News Editor

September 18, 2026

Overview

Junior Achievement Cyprus has launched its Company Programme for the 2026–2027 academic year, giving students the opportunity to design, launch and run their own real-world companies from the ground up.

The programme challenges student teams to develop a business idea, build a working company structure, manage a budget and bring a real product or service to market within a single academic year. Participants take on roles such as Managing Director, Finance Director and Marketing Director, gaining hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, teamwork and financial literacy.

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Benefits

Throughout the year, participants will receive mentorship from local business professionals, who will guide them through the competition. The programme is designed to build essential skills in leadership, financial management and innovation, while giving students a taste of running a business.

Last year’s programme brought together 91 student companies from 51 schools across Cyprus. Cyprus’s national winning team, HerShield, went on to place third in the JA Europe Company of the Year competition. Junior Achievement Cyprus says this year’s aim is to extend the opportunity to even more schools and young people.

Who Can Participate

The programme is aimed at students who will work in teams to create and operate their own companies during the academic year. An introductory online session for secondary teachers will take place on 29 September.

Partners

The Company Programme is supported by PwC Cyprus and the Youth Board of Cyprus as strategic partners. Its partners are XM and Coffee Island, while supporters include the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Amdocs, Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus and the Research and Innovation Foundation. The institutional partner is the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth.

How To Register

Registrations are available through the Junior Achievement Cyprus website. For more information, interested participants can contact Programme Coordinator Marios Kakouris at marios.kakouris@jacyprus.org or info@jacyprus.org, or call 99 203701.

About Junior Achievement

Junior Achievement is one of the world’s largest organisations dedicated to preparing young people for employment and entrepreneurship. Through experiential programmes in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, work readiness and active citizenship, JA helps young people build the skills and confidence to shape their futures. Operating in more than 100 countries, JA connects education with the world of work through collaboration with schools, educators, volunteers and businesses.

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