Startups and Innovation

By Petros Nearchou In a previous article, I argued that the most overlooked AI risk for Cyprus firms is not that machines will “go rogue.” The risk is simpler. AI ...

The Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA) is stepping up efforts to strengthen the international outreach of its members, with its newly appointed board placing fresh emphasis on creating tangible ...

In the past few years, more and more high-growth companies have quietly shifted from selling in the public market to staying private for longer periods of growth. This shift is ...

State Aid Commissioner Stella Michaelidou has approved a state grant to Plug and Play Cyprus Innovation Centre to cover its operational costs, among other expenses. According to an announcement released ...

The European Commission this week announced the opening of the 2026 call for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships, with a budget of €399.05 million aimed at supporting researchers across Europe and ...

Cyprus’ Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides was recognised among the “Top 50 What’s Next Champion” thought leaders at GITEX ASIA 2026 in Singapore, where he contributed to high-level discussions on ethical artificial ...

European financial technology provider payabl. on Thursday announced the launch of Click to Pay with Visa, a new online card payment experience aimed at helping merchants improve checkout performance and ...

Kinisis Ventures portfolio companies opened 2026 with stronger sales, product rollouts and market expansion across both KVF I and KVF II, as several startups moved from development into commercial execution during ...

The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) has announced a significant investment in research with the launch of a new infrastructure dedicated to the study of cellular energy metabolism. ...

Cyprus-based software engineering company Pale Blue has announced the launch of its mobile payment solution Paid for businesses in Cyprus. The company said that the application enables merchants to accept ...

Five game development studios, including Cyprus-based companies in Limassol and Nicosia, have announced the creation of Nova Assembly, a developer-led holding aimed at reshaping the global gaming industry. The initiative ...

Paymentology, the global leader in issuer-processing, is spearheading a major expansion for Snappi as the Greek digital bank transitions from its market debut into a high-growth phase focused on product ...

Cyprus is preparing to accelerate its startup ecosystem with the launch of the Plug and Play accelerator programme, a three-year initiative designed to support early-stage companies, connect them with global ...

Maritime technology firm Tototheo Global on Wednesday announced its participation as a corporate anchor in a new initiative led by Plug and Play Tech Centre, marking the launch of the ...

Invest Cyprus has welcomed the official launch of the Plug and Play Tech Centre in Cyprus, describing it as a development that opens a new chapter for the country’s ...

Cyprus on Tuesday launched the Plug and Play Cyprus Innovation Centre, bringing the Silicon Valley-based innovation platform to the island as part of a broader strategy to reposition the country ...

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) on Tuesday announced the signing of an agreement with NetU Consultants Ltd for the development and implementation of a new integrated grants management platform ...

Student housing is gaining strong investment momentum in Cyprus and Greece amid ongoing economic uncertainty, according to the co-founders of Cyprus-based proptech startup MyStudentFlat. In a piece of analysis released ...

Venture capital firm Kinisis Ventures this week pointed to strong market momentum in the screen-less wearable technology sector, as major players raised billions while its portfolio company EQQU advances towards ...

Youth Tech Fest Cyprus powered by Freedom24 was named the Best Youth Tech and Innovation Festival worldwide for 2026 and secured a second consecutive international award, while continuing to expand its ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Friday announced a matchmaking event at the upcoming GITEX AI Europe 2026 conference. The event is being organised by Enterprise Europe Network ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Thursday announced the successful completion of the Cyprus-Greece high technology and innovation conference, which took place in Athens recently. The event ...

CySEC-regulated investment firm Athlos Capital on Thursday announced that it recently secured two major distinctions at the Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2026 held in London, highlighting its continued success in the ...

The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Tuesday announced that students in Limassol recently participated in a cybersecurity initiative under its “The Young Ask and Provide Solutions” programme, focusing on threats ...