On April 12th, 2025, the Future Needs team took part in the Women in Business and Beyond Conference in Limassol – the largest women empowerment event in Cyprus. As one of the event’s sponsors, we were proud to support a full day dedicated to business, growth, tech, innovation, and culture.
The event brought together visionary women from across the country for a dynamic programme of enriching discussions, interactive workshops, networking opportunities, local business exhibitions, and entertainment.
Our Workshop: Women in Science
As part of the day’s programme, Anna Palaiologk, Founder and Head of Research of Future Needs, led a workshop titled: “Women in Science: Funding Opportunities and Research Themes in Demand.”
In the session, Anna shared practical guidance on how women can access and benefit from EU funding opportunities, drawing on her own experience in helping organisations succeed, especially in underrepresented sectors like healthcare, agriculture, transport, and education.
The workshop included:
- Interactive discussions
- Real-life case studies
- Actionable advice on navigating EU funding mechanisms
- Insights into how leadership roles can strengthen proposals
At Future Needs, we believe that gender equality in innovation is not only about representation – it’s about creating relevant, sustainable, and high-impact solutions that reflect the needs of all people.
Conferences like Women in Business and Beyond provide the space and momentum to equip women with the knowledge, networks, and confidence to lead and innovate.
Looking for Support Navigating EU Funding?
If you’re a female founder, researcher, or innovator and want guided support in exploring EU funding opportunities or boosting your project’s impact, reach out to our team. We’re here to help you take the next step.
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Anna Palaiologk,the founder of Future Needs, is an EU Research & Innovation Consultant with 18 years of experience in proposal writing and project management. She has worked as a project coordinator and Work Package leader in 30+ EU projects and has authored 50+ successful proposals. Her research background is in economics, business development, and policy-making. Email Anna at anna@futureneeds.eu.
Lina Giannivasili is an Innovation Project Manager with experience in proposal writing and project management across education and youth empowerment projects. Her background is in economics and gender equality, and she focuses on integrating these perspectives to strengthen the societal impact of EU-funded projects. Email Lina at lina@futureneeds.eu.
