Startups and Innovation

The Minister of Finance, Makis Keravnos, and the Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy, Nikodemos Damianou, met at the Ministry of Finance this week to discuss effective collaboration ...

The Cyprus Research and Innovation Centre (CyRIC) this week announced that it is spearheading the EU-funded dAIry 4.0 project, focusing on advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and data solutions for individualised automated ...

The University of Limassol (UoL) on Tuesday released a statement announcing a new partnership with the Association of Information Technology and Telecommunications Executives of Maritime Companies (AMMITEC). AMMITEC is a ...

European University Cyprus (EUC) on Wednesday announced that its startup programme, implemented in collaboration with tech giant Microsoft, is set to launch its third cycle, offering active support to Cypriot ...

Google for Startups, NVO Lab, and GameDev Cyprus (GDCy) are gearing up for the launch of the LVLUP Accelerator, a dedicated programme aimed at supporting gaming companies in Cyprus, according ...

Cyprus’ Research and Innovation Foundation on Monday announced that it is joining forces with Israel’s Ministry of Science and Technology, in order to boost collaboration and cross-border relations in ...

Cypriot real estate analytics startup Ask Wire is aiming to create a comprehensive real estate database for the Balkans, as it is now in talks with Romanian companies to showcase ...

The Research & Innovation Foundation (RIF) on Friday hosted its ‘Partner Day’ conference at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia, in an effort to further foster collaboration between Cyprus’ research and ...

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Wednesday announced that the Cabinet has approved the revision of the strategic plan aimed at attracting foreign businesses to Cyprus. The revised strategy, according to ...

TechIsland, the largest technology association in Cyprus, and member company Adsterra, on Thursday announced the launch of “Advocate For Yourself,” an educational programme under the Women in Tech Cyprus initiative. ...

In the face of escalating environmental concerns and the imperative to foster sustainable agricultural practices, there is an urgent call to shift towards innovative weed management strategies. Agroecology emerges as ...

President of the Cyprus Institute Stavros Malas this week presented an innovative proposal for the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Smart and Sustainable Farming (SMARTFARM) to the House ...

Wargaming, an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, on Tuesday announced a number of opportunities for students and recent graduates, which are set to take place in 2024. ...

The European Central Bank (ECB) kept interest rates unchanged at a record high on January 25, meeting the expectations of analysts, and reiterated its commitment to lowering inflation. In addition, there ...

Cyprus has witnessed a remarkable surge in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector, emerging as a central driver of economic development, with the CEO of Invest Cyprus Marios Tannousis ...

The Social Computing Research Centre of the Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak) recently announced the establishment of the first Anti-Disinformation Centre in Cyprus, known as Fact-Check Cyprus. This initiative marks ...

payabl., one of Europe’s leading PayTechs, on Friday announced that it was granted an Electronic Money Institution licence (EMI licence) by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC), which will ...

Quadcode, a Cyprus-based fintech company specialising in financial brokerage activities, on Thursday announced the promotion of Michael Gitsis from Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) to Chief Operating Officer (COO), ...

The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC) at The Cyprus Institute organised an important ‘industry day’ on January 16, 2024, as part of the EUROCC2 project, according to a statement released ...

TechIsland, the largest tech association in Cyprus, on Wednesday released a statement announcing the return of its workshop series, “Startup School”, which is part of the TechIsland Academy and aims ...

Cyprus-based proptech startup Movingdoors, which provides tech-enabled serviced apartments, this week announced the successful closure of its recent seed funding round, raising a total amount of €1.163 million with Uni.fund, ...

The European Commission and the European Investment Fund (EIF) on Friday announced the launch of a new 175 million euro ($191.57 million) fund to bolster defence and security innovation. The Defence Equity ...

Cyprus’ innovation ecosystem boasts over 400 startups and innovative businesses, more than 2500 researchers, and over 4000 entrepreneurs, said Demetris Skourides, the chief scientist of the Research and Innovation Foundation. “These numbers demonstrate ...

Junior Achievement Cyprus (JA Cyprus) is launching its JA StartUp, which is aimed at fostering business ideas and innovation among university students in Cyprus, for the fifth consecutive year. It ...