Startups and Innovation

Cyprus-based Anymaster, a service marketplace that connects clients with local service providers, has successfully raised €350,000 in funding, allowing it to expand to Athens, Greece. “Already operating in four major cities ...

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) lead a delegation of over 40 participants from Cyprus, including 18 startups and scaleups, at Slush 2024, according to an official announcement released on Thursday. Slush is ...

Sim4Flow, a Cypriot MedTech startup focused on intracranial aneurysm management, will present its groundbreaking AI-driven platform, IRIS, at Slush 2024 in Helsinki. The event, one of the world’s largest ...

Snapchat is transforming how brands connect with digital-first audiences, leading the evolution of augmented reality (AR) in social media, according to Katia Maevskaia, Client Partner, CEE, at Snap Inc. Maevskaia ...

The IDEA Innovation Centre, an initiative by the Bank of Cyprus, this week announced that it is now accepting applications for the tenth cycle of its startup programme. Aspiring entrepreneurs ...

EMBIO Diagnostics, a Cypriot startup based in Nicosia and specialising in rapid diagnostic technologies for food safety and air quality, has secured €2.5 million in funding to drive international growth and ...

ARIS, a Cyprus-based accelerator founded in partnership with Deloitte Cyprus, has announced a strategic shift to focus on promoting and empowering start-up and scale-up success stories. Established in 2018 in Limassol, ...

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) has announced a new funding cycle under its PhD in Industry programme. According to an official announcement released on Thursday, the new programme will ...

Cyprus-based software engineering firm Pale Blue recently announced the launch of Eventorio, an event companion app designed to streamline event planning and improve attendee experiences. According to the company, the ...

Energy technology firm EnergyIntel recently hosted Chief Scientist and Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) president Demetris Skourides, according to an announcement released on Wednesday. Skourides visited the company’s headquarters ...

The PwC Cyprus Foundation on Friday announced a strategic sponsorship collaboration with Cyprus Seeds. Cyprus Seeds is a private, non-profit organisation whose mission is to support the commercialisation of innovative ...

The tech and startup community in Cyprus is invited to join the next #PanisMeetups event, set to take place on Friday, November 8, 2024, from 19:00 to 22:00 at the CYENS Centre of Excellence ...

National investment promotion agency Invest Cyprus and TechIsland, Cyprus’ largest tech association, on Wednesday announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU). According to the announcement, the agreement aims ...

Non-profit organisation Cyprus Seeds led a session on commercialising research within the energy sector during its participation at the Synergy Med conference in Limassol. According to an announcement released this ...

Cyprus has made significant progress in attracting established tech companies to relocate their headquarters to the island, but there’s a critical aspect that needs improvement – the nurturing of early-stage ...

The European Union said this week it had joined forces with leading venture capital firms from the region to boost investment in tech innovation in Europe, amid concerns that Europe’...

Cypriot firm Embio Diagnostics on Friday announced that it recently represented the country at GITEX Global 2024, one of the world’s most prestigious technology and startup expos. According to the ...

TechIsland, the largest tech association in Cyprus, on Wednesday announced PwC Cyprus as the latest addition to its esteemed group of donors. “This partnership underscores a shared vision of fostering ...

Cyprus advanced its space ambitions as the Cyprus Space Research and Innovation Centre (C-SpaRC) recently showcased key developments in its space programme. The Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation (CSEO) described C-SpaRC ...

Young scientists from Cyprus were celebrated by the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) at the 18th European Researchers’ Night for their exceptional communication skills and imaginative entries across various science ...

The inaugural Women in STEM Cyprus Forum, held on October 8 at the Kolla Cultural Factory in Limassol, made a resounding call for systemic reform to boost female representation in Science, ...

The Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy on Tuesday announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UAE’s Khazna, the largest data centre operator ...

Cyprus-based international gaming and entertainment company GDEV this week released its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, posting $108 million in bookings. This highlights the continued growth of its popular ...

In recent years, Cyprus has been transforming itself from a popular tourist destination into a vibrant entrepreneurial hub. But what is driving this change, and why are so many startups ...