Cyprus startup ecosystem
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12th International Funds Summit & Expo 2026
The 12th International Funds Summit & Expo brings together fund managers, institutional investors, policymakers and industry leaders at the Parklane Resort & Spa in Limassol to examine the European alternative funds landscape. Sessions cover private credit, private equity value creation, AIFMD II implementation and the integration of AI into fund management.
17th Limassol Economic Forum 2026
The 17th Limassol Economic Forum is the region's leading strategic-leadership forum at City of Dreams Mediterranean, convening senior policymakers, executives, diplomats and economists across geopolitics, global economics, energy and business innovation for strategic dialogue and networking.
27th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum Cyprus 2026
One-day QUBE forum at Four Seasons Limassol bringing 400+ leaders to cover instant payments, open banking, digital wallets, stablecoins, the Digital Euro, RegTech and AI in compliance.
33East
33East was founded by Demetrios Zoppos and Yiannis Eftychiou and selected by the European Investment Fund in 2023 as Cyprus's first EIF-backed venture capital fund. It closed a €26 million debut fund in January 2025, anchored by the Cyprus Equity Fund (NRRP) and private investors including the Bank of Cyprus. The fund targets pre-seed and seed-stage startups with a Cyprus connection, writing cheques of €100K–€1M across enterprise software, fintech, gaming, marketplaces, logistics, digital health, and climate tech. First portfolio companies include Electryone AI, an AI-powered renewable-energy management platform.
5th Digital Cyprus Conference 2026 (June 2026)
Cyprus's flagship annual digital-transformation conference, focused on how AI is reshaping business across banking, shipping, tourism, retail, energy, telecom and healthcare. The day at The Landmark Hotel in Nicosia includes a main conference, an AI and ICT Expo, a networking cocktail and an invitation-only AI Leadership Circle.
Andreas Kameris
Entrepreneur and leader of the Kameris Group, a Cypriot business group. He is an announced speaker at the INSPIRE 2026 Entrepreneurial Festival in Cyprus.
Artemis Kontou
Dr. Artemis Kontou is a Senior Researcher and Entrepreneur at KIOS Center of Excellence at the University of Cyprus, where she applies deep learning methodologies to healthcare diagnostics and monitoring challenges. She is the founder of Tseepor and co-founder of Malloc, a cybersecurity startup, demonstrating her trajectory from academic research to technology entrepreneurship. She is a confirmed speaker at the Cyprus AI Expo 2026, representing the intersection of AI research and startup building within the Cyprus innovation ecosystem.
Aseto
Aseto is a Cyprus-based artificial intelligence startup specialising in speech recognition, speech-to-text technology, and machine learning model development. The company was a gold partner of the Cyprus AI Expo 2026, with its machine learning engineer among the event's confirmed speakers presenting on STT model research. Aseto develops AI-powered voice and audio processing tools targeting enterprise clients and developer teams.
Christiana Aristidou
Christiana Aristidou is a transnational technology lawyer with over 28 years of experience, specialising in blockchain regulation, AI legal oversight, and cross-border technology law. She is the Founder and Managing Partner of The Hybrid LawTech Firm, a practice that bridges legal expertise with emerging technology across multiple jurisdictions. She is a confirmed speaker at the Cyprus AI Expo 2026, representing the intersection of legal innovation and technology governance.
Christina Ioannou
Christina Ioannou is the CEO and Founder of Arete Strategy AI, a consultancy operating across the EU and MENA regions that specialises in AI policy and strategic advisory services. She is a Policy Advisor recognised by the European Commission for her contributions to AI governance and regulatory frameworks, positioning her as a notable voice in European AI policy. She is a confirmed speaker at the Cyprus AI Expo 2026, bringing cross-jurisdictional expertise in AI strategy and public policy.
Christos Ellinas
Co-founder of Nodes & Links, a startup applying AI to project risk and delivery. He is an announced speaker at the INSPIRE 2026 Entrepreneurial Festival in Cyprus.
Chrysalis LEAP
Chrysalis LEAP is a Cyprus-based accelerator and innovation hub that supports early-stage startups through structured mentorship, workspace, and access to regional investor networks across the Eastern Mediterranean. The programme focuses on technology-driven ventures and helps founders refine product-market fit, build sustainable business models, and connect with corporate partners in sectors like fintech, healthtech, and sustainability. As one of the few dedicated accelerators operating on the island, Chrysalis LEAP plays a critical role in building the local startup ecosystem and retaining entrepreneurial talent in Cyprus.
CITEA (Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association)
Industry association representing Cyprus's information technology and digital enterprises, which co-organises the annual Digital Cyprus Conference. It promotes digital transformation, AI adoption and ICT-sector growth across Cypriot business and the public sector.
Covve
Covve is a Nicosia-based SaaS company, founded in 2013, that provides a business card scanning and personal CRM platform for professionals and teams. The platform allows users to capture leads by scanning business cards, event badges, and digital profiles, then sync contacts to major CRM systems including Salesforce and HubSpot. Covve serves over 2 million users across 130+ countries in 16 languages. The company is headquartered at Lordou Vyronos, Nicosia.
Cyprus AI Expo 2026
Three-day AI conference at Radisson Blu Larnaca with 40+ speakers covering AI applications across healthcare, finance, law, education and creative work, with keynotes, workshops, startup showcases and live demos.
Cyprus Forum 2026
An independent, not-for-profit annual policy conference organized by Oxygono in association with the Delphi Economic Forum, held at The Landmark Nicosia. The forum brings together political leaders, the public and private sectors, media, academia and civil society to debate public policy, the economy, innovation and technology in Cyprus.
Cyprus Tech Summit 2026
Cyprus's leading technology and startup conference held in Limassol, the island's emerging tech hub. Covers fintech, shipping tech, and SaaS with a focus on Cyprus's advantages as an EU jurisdiction with favorable tax policies. Attracts 1,200+ attendees including founders from the large Eastern European and Israeli expat communities. Tickets from EUR 100-250.
Demetra Kalogerou
Financial-services regulatory expert and former Chair of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, now at DKA Financial Consultants. She is an announced speaker at the Digital Assets and the Future of Finance Summit 2026 in Cyprus.
Digital Assets and the Future of Finance Summit 2026 (July 2026)
A full-day summit at City of Dreams Mediterranean on the convergence of crypto, blockchain and mainstream finance. Sessions cover MiCA and DORA regulation, the Digital Euro and CBDCs, stablecoins, tokenization of real-world assets and institutional digital-asset allocation, through keynotes, fireside chats and panels.
Dimitris Kyriakou
Founder of EFEVRE TECH, a Cypriot technology company. He is an announced speaker at the INSPIRE 2026 Entrepreneurial Festival in Cyprus.
