Help Cyprus find its direction while bringing your ideas to life!
Do you have an idea that can bring substantial, positive impact at scale in everyday life in Cyprus?
We are looking for impactful ideas that will benefit people across the whole island. 50,000 Euros will be allocated for the implementation of the idea that receives the most support by the public.
Why not your idea?
Imagine that you are having coffee with friends and they mention how THAT IDEA has been having a real positive impact not just on their own lives but on the lives of many others on the island as well. You simply smile and say, that was my idea!
So how will it work?
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Reflect on one of your goals and aspirations in life that you feel all people on the island probably share (e.g. a good job, clean environment, safe spaces etc)
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Now think of an idea that would help achieve them
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Write your idea in simple terms. Nothing technical, just your idea and how it would work!
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Users of this platform will comment on everyone’s ideas.
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The top 10 ideas that receive the most support among users will pass to the voting stage.
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50,000 Euros will be allocated for the implementation of the idea that receives the most votes.
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The person who submits the winning proposal will be acknowledged and will receive public recognition.
As you develop your idea, consider the following elements:
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Feasibility – it has to be something that can be realized in less than a year. You don’t need to limit yourself to a ceiling of 50,000 Euros. This grant can be used to scale up an existing activity or as a start-up grant for a new one.
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Scale – it can reach as many people as possible around the island (e.g. think of 100,000 people or more).
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Impact – it will make life in Cyprus better.
So, how will the winning idea become a reality?
Once the voting stage is completed, Pusula/Ππούσουλας will carry out a call for technical proposals to identify potential entities that can adapt and implement the winning idea. The winner of the best idea will not receive the funds. Neither the idea creator nor Pusula/Ππούσουλας team will be directly involved in the implementation process. Pusula/Ππούσουλας is solely an intermediary to ensure sustainability, scalability, quality of implementation, and timely delivery.
Timeline:
• Deadline for online submission of ideas: Sunday 10th May, 2020 (23:59 Cyprus time)
• Public voting: Wednesday 13th May - Monday 18th May (23:59 Cyprus time)
• Winning idea announced: Wednesday, 20th May
• Implementation stage: Thursday, 21st May onwards
Winning Proposal
Gardens of the Future
4 comments
Created Date:18/04/2020
Campaign: Help Cyprus find its direction while bringing your ideas to life!
Remember when Nicosia had an abundance of water, wells, orchards & gardens? Gardens of the Future can imagine reviving this feeling by creating a lush, green paradise in the heart of Nicosia for all
173 supports
The author considers this proposal should not receive further support.
Gardens of the Future
4 comments Created Date:18/04/2020
Campaign:Help Cyprus find its direction while bringing your ideas to life!
Remember when Nicosia had an abundance of water, wells, orchards & gardens? Gardens of the Future can imagine reviving this feeling by creating a lush, green paradise in the heart of Nicosia for all
The author considers this proposal should not receive further support.
Gardens of the Future
4 comments Created Date:18/04/2020
Campaign:Help Cyprus find its direction while bringing your ideas to life!
Remember when Nicosia had an abundance of water, wells, orchards & gardens? Gardens of the Future can imagine reviving this feeling by creating a lush, green paradise in the heart of Nicosia for all
The author considers this proposal should not receive further support.
Creation of eco-communities in Cyprus
6 comments Created Date:22/04/2020
Campaign:Help Cyprus find its direction while bringing your ideas to life!
Creation of ecocommunities in Cyprus ● Decentralisation ● Social Inclusion ● Self-sufficiency ● Sustainability ● Eco-friendly dwellings ● Renewable energy sources ● Permaculture
The author considers this proposal should not receive further support.
The first public urban ROOFTOP garden and social lab in Cyprus
12 comments Created Date:01/04/2020
Campaign:Help Cyprus find its direction while bringing your ideas to life!
An urban rooftop garden and social lab which promotes sustainability, increases citizen's participation and well-being, while interacting with nature.
The author considers this proposal should not receive further support.
Let's fill this island with community gardens
4 comments Created Date:20/03/2020
Campaign:Help Cyprus find its direction while bringing your ideas to life!
Community gardens provide opportunities for locals to learn how to grow their own food, eat and share their legacy with their respective communities and neighbourhoods.
The author considers this proposal should not receive further support.
Ablebook
4 comments Created Date:08/04/2020
Campaign:Help Cyprus find its direction while bringing your ideas to life!
AbleBook was created to allow people with disabilities and vulnerable groups to be an active part of society and to have equal opportunities
The author considers this proposal should not receive further support.
Keep Our Island Beautiful: Eco-Education in Schools
4 comments Created Date:07/05/2020
Campaign:Help Cyprus find its direction while bringing your ideas to life!
Eco-education in schools with the creation of a Downloadable Educational Package for Students and Teachers designed to encourage students to get involved and learn more about environmental issues.
The author considers this proposal should not receive further support.
One Love One Island
14 comments Created Date:04/03/2020
Campaign:Help Cyprus find its direction while bringing your ideas to life!
Let’s plant 20,000 trees in ONE year! Let’s help against global warming, support wildlife, encourage contact with nature & its appreciation, increase safe areas, and mingle between our communities.
The author considers this proposal should not receive further support.
FOOTelectriCITY
4 comments Created Date:06/05/2020
Campaign:Help Cyprus find its direction while bringing your ideas to life!
People are wondering what the next step of renewable energy is. The answer might be right under our feet.
The author considers this proposal should not receive further support.
CyLocals
No comments Created Date:10/05/2020
Campaign:Help Cyprus find its direction while bringing your ideas to life!
Promote locally produced goods Promote common values and understanding
The author considers this proposal should not receive further support.
Driver assistant app that will enable efficient reporting of traffic violations.
8 comments Created Date:15/02/2020
Campaign:Help Cyprus find its direction while bringing your ideas to life!
A driver assistant app that will enable real time reporting of traffic violations through voice commands. The violation reports would be automatically delivered on the police mailbox.
The author considers this proposal should not receive further support.