Startups and Innovation

Interview with Oleg Silakov and Phillip Gladkov, co-founders of Gameram In this exclusive interview, Oleg Silakov and Philipp Gladkov, co-founders of the social gaming network Gameram, share insights into their ...

Research Deputy Ministry official Georgios Komodromos on Tuesday said that digital transformation is crucial in improving the country’s competitiveness and economic growth. In a statement, Komodromos outlined the government’...

50 women entrepreneurs recently celebrated the launch of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) 2024, marking the second year of the programme’s implementation in Cyprus. The event, which took place on ...

Business accelerator Kinisis Ventures on Monday announced the launch of Kinisis Venture Fund II (KVF II), a new investment fund under the KV Kinisis Ventures Fund in Cyprus. According to ...

Mad Crusader’s Yarr Rash speaks to the Cyprus Mail about turning ideas into global IPs Following the recent announcement of a €30 million investment in premium AA games by Mad ...

Cyprus, the sun-soaked Mediterranean island, has long been known for its pristine beaches and ancient ruins. But in recent years, a new attraction has been drawing a different kind of ...

Magify, a Cyprus-based business intelligence and LiveOps platform for game developers, has raised €1 million in funding from Steam Power Investments, founded by former executives of Melsoft. According to an official ...

Chief scientist Demetris Skourides recently made an appearance at the Chief Science Advisors Roundtable (CSAR 2024), marking the first time Cyprus was represented at the event. Organised by UNESCO and the ...

Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides recently visited India to participate in an event organised by Invest Cyprus, according to an announcement released this week. The event, which took place on September 5, ...

The European Researchers’ Night will return to the State Fair in Nicosia on Friday, September 27, with the agenda of the day including live experiments, science competitions, and interactive games. The ...

Director General of the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) Theodoros Loukaidis recently met with Henrietta Egerth, who leads Austria’s national R&D funding agency, FFG. According to an ...

Cyprus-based internet browser Aloha, which operates on a privacy-first approach, this week sent an open letter to the World Wide Web Consortium, rallying industry leaders to eliminate “annoying cookie banners” ...

The Nicosia Municipality on Friday announced the launch of a new two-month business accelerator programme. This initiative is specifically aimed at individuals, teams, and existing businesses in the creative and ...

The Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA) announced this week that it has signed a cooperation agreement with the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). This agreement paves the way for ...

Darefore, a Paphos-based startup founded by brothers Marios and Panayiotis Kyriakou, has been incorporated into the KV Fund portfolio. According to an official announcement released this week, the company’s ...

Cypriot startup Placy has secured €1 million in pre-seed funding, according to an announcement released on Tuesday. The company provides an AI-powered virtual companion that aims to reshape how real estate ...

The European Researchers’ Night, under the motto “Mission Possible,” drew thousands of visitors to the Cyprus state fair on September 27, offering an insight into research, innovation, and science. Organised by ...

The entrepreneurial spirit in Cyprus shone brightly at the Startup World Cup Cyprus Finals 2024, where Fincom emerged victorious among nine competing startups. Presented by Unlimit, the event showcased the innovative ...

Brookstreet Equity Partners, a Greek-founded fund management firm, whose investment footprint includes Cyprus, this week launched a new investment platform based in London. According to an official announcement, the new ...

Limassol-based startup Correctify is aiming to transform Cyprus’ hospitality industry by revolutionising the menu creation process with its innovative AI-driven solution. Launched in 2023 by Marios Simou and his team, the ...

The Cyprus regional finals of the Startup World Cup 2024 are set to take place on Thursday, August 29, at the BrainRocket premises in Limassol. The event will spotlight the region’s ...

Research spending in Cyprus as a percentage of domestic GDP remains low compared to the European average, despite an increase in absolute terms. According to a report released on Wednesday ...

Eschatology Entertainment, a PC and console game development studio based in Nicosia, on Wednesday announced the closing of an $11.3 million investment round led by KRAFTON, with GEM Capital and The ...

Cyprus’ Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy announced on Monday an open call for applications to recruit scientific collaborators.According to the announcement, these positions are linked to ...