Fifty women entrepreneurs, alongside speakers, alumni, and local stakeholders, celebrated on September 13 the opening of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program for the second year in Cyprus. The AWE, implemented in Cyprus by CyprusInno and powered by SocialTech Lab, with the support of US Embassy in Nicosia, and this year by Chevron, offers fifty women entrepreneurs a unique, no-cost opportunity to launch or scale their business ventures, according to a press release issued by CyprusInno. As it is noted, over the next few months, AWE Cyprus will immerse selected participants in a blend of in-person workshops, virtual training modules, study visits and firsthand insights and direct mentorship from successful Cypriot women entrepreneurs. According to the press release, this holistic approach aims to nurture entrepreneurial talent, foster innovation, and promote sustainable business growth across Cyprus. This year's program received over 120 applications from across the island, with business ideas ranging from education, technology, and arts and media, to wellness, e-commerce, and sustainable social practices. Upon graduation from the Academy, participants will join a global network of AWE alumni, fostering ongoing connections and collaborations worldwide. The US Ambassador to Cyprus Julie Fisher, and Chevron's Cyprus Finance Manager Melina Demetriou opened the event at The Base by CyprusInno in the Nicosia buffer zone. Opening remarks were followed by a Q and A session and a panel discussion with successful women entrepreneurs running businesses in Cyprus, including alumnae from the 2023 AWE cohort. 'Everywhere we operate, we follow the Chevron Way', said Melina Demetriou. 'This includes the development of local talent and championing diversity, inclusion, and equality. I speak for all my colleagues at Chevron, female and male, in saying that the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs embodies the Chevron Way. We are committed to Cyprus', she added. Source: Cyprus News Agency