Startups and Innovation

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Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides recently completed a high-level business visit to the United Arab Emirates, according to an announcement released on Thursday. The visit aimed to “reinforce Cyprus’ role as ...

The National Bank of Greece on Thursday announced the launch of its 16th Innovation and Technology Competition as part of its NBG Business Seeds programme. “This initiative is the longest-running ...

Cyprus’ innovation ecosystem gathered momentum this week as ‘The Bash 2025’ brought together 185 participants for the country’s flagship startup and networking event. Now in its fifth year, the gathering has ...

Cyprus-based data centre operator CL8 on Tuesday announced the appointment of Kyriacos Kokkinos, former Deputy Minister for Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, as executive advisor to its board of directors. ...

Cyprus’ startup ecosystem took a step onto the global stage as Calspak emerged winner of the Startup World Cup Cyprus Regional Finals 2025. The company will represent the island at the ...

Cyprus’ largest educational robotics event, Robotex MRC 2025, concluded with great success over the weekend of June 28 and 29, transforming the University of Cyprus Sports Centre into a showcase of creativity, STEAM ...

Nicosia’s city centre will be transformed into a vibrant hub of innovation and culture on September 25–26, as INSPIRE 2025 brings together more than 85 distinguished speakers, immersive masterclasses, and live entertainment. ...

Cypriot real estate analytics firm Ask Wire has secured third place at the 15th Innovation and Technology Competition of the NBG Business Seeds programme. Awarded for its real estate data ...

The entrepreneurial spotlight turns to Cyprus this Friday, July 5, as ten local startups prepare to compete at the Startup World Cup 2025 Regional Finals, taking place at BrainRocket in Limassol. The ...

From its humble beginnings as a guitar tab-sharing site in 1998, the Muse Group has grown into one of the most influential music technology companies in the world, now reaching over 400 ...

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) on Monday launched a market sounding exercise to gauge interest in a potential new funding programme, ‘AI WAVE’, which is currently under consideration. The ...

Services firm Totalserve this week launched a new initiative aimed at helping early-stage companies from Cyprus and abroad by offering professional services and strategic guidance at significantly reduced cost. The ...

BrainRocket joins TechIsland as donor, expanding support for Cyprus tech ecosystem Cyprus-based BrainRocket has joined TechIsland as one of the association’s donors, further strengthening its ties to the local ...

Bcentriqe.ai, headquartered in Santa Clara (Silicon Valley), California, United States, has announced its strategic expansion into Cyprus. According to an announcement by Invest Cyprus, the move “aims to empower ...

Cyprus has deployed its first quantum communication network, led by scientists from the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) as part of the Cyprus Quantum Communication Infrastructure (CYQCI) project. According to ...

Bitloops, a startup with team members in both Cyprus and Greece, has secured €1 million in pre-seed funding to advance its AI-powered development platform designed for professional frontend engineers. According to ...

Two teams participating in the Investor Day of the KPMG Startup Innovation Lab (SIL) have secured direct entry into Phase B of the 16th NBG Business Seeds Competition. The National ...

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) has launched a new €10 million funding scheme to help Cypriot companies turn innovative ideas into high-value products and services. Known as STEP (setting up ...

The Cyprus Mail recently sat down with Andrey Leskin, CTO of Czech firm Qrator Labs, which also has a presence in Limassol, who delved into the cybersecurity risks confronting Europe’...

Limassol-based gaming company Nice Plans Studio announced this week that it raised $3 million in a new funding round to support the development and scaling of its upcoming mobile shooter, Ricochet ...

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Thursday called on the Cypriot banking sector to step up lending, support innovation and startups, and embrace cultural change through digital transformation. “The challenges facing ...

Women entrepreneurs in Cyprus are being encouraged to take advantage of three open calls offering financial support, mentorship and international networking opportunities. The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, acting ...

Cyprus-based Aloha Browser has unveiled new global research that reveals a widespread struggle with digital overload and its adverse effects on focus, productivity and mental wellbeing. According to the study, 71 ...