We would like to inform you that the Cyprus Entrepreneurship Competition (CyEC) 2025 has officially launched. The initiative is organized by the Centre for Entrepreneurship (C4E) of the University of Cyprus, under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry.
The competition aims to support the development of innovative and research-based entrepreneurial initiatives in Cyprus. It provides structured support to early-stage and growth- stage startups through mentoring, acceleration workshops, and networking opportunities with investors and industry professionals.
Applications are now open under two categories:
- Accelerator Category targeting early-stage ideas – Deadline: 10 September 2025
- LaunchPad Category targeting more mature startups – Deadline: 3 November 2025
For any further information or enquiries, including eligibility criteria, program structure, and application guidelines, is available on the official website. The website also features a historical overview of the competition and a downloadable brochure highlighting the first five years of CyEC and its impact.
Christina Panayides CCCI Officer | Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus | Department of Services, Trade and Digitalization