Applications pour in for Stelios’ Cyprus business award

 — 14 so far, deadline extended —

The response to the launch of the Stelios Award for Business Co-operation in Cyprus has been overwhelming, according to the organisers, with 14 applications received so far from a wide range of entrepreneurs and businesses across the island.
Due to the interest shown, Stelios has decided to extend the deadline for entry to September 11.
 The award was established by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, the serial entrepreneur and founder of easyGroup, who has pledged to give away as much as €1 mln of his own money over the next four years to promote the spirit of entrepreneurship and bi-communal business teamwork in Cyprus, and to help foster cross-border relationships.
Targeted at young, dynamic businesses in need of growth funding, it will reward those who are best able to demonstrate effective teamwork, mutual trust, and prospects for business viability.
The entrepreneurial teams must show island-wide entrepreneurial activity, and consist of at least one Greek-Cypriot and one Turkish-Cypriot, each born on the island of Cyprus. Up to five winning teams will be presented with a personal cheque for €50,000 from Stelios, who will review applications personally.
Commenting on the initiative, Stelios said: “I am delighted at the response we have received so far for the award. I set it up in the hope that it could help to break down the barriers that exist between the island’s north and south – which are currently divided by different languages, religions, and cultures. The volume and quality of applicants demonstrates that the potential is there to foster a long-term spirit of business co-operation.”
Those interested can still find out more from http://www.stelios.com/entrepreneurship/award-for-business-co-operation-in-cyprus.html