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The BoC Fintech Hackathon 7.0 is here! | Build The Future! Join our C4E 101: Series of Lectures in Innovation and Entrepreneurship to discover everything about Bank of Cyprus's 7th Innovation Marathon happening November 27-29, 2026, live and in-person at the IDEA Innovation Center, Nicosia! Guest Speakers: • Lia Ioannou (Head IT Performance & Relationship Mgt, Bank of Cyprus) • Christos Nicolaou (Enterprise Architect, Bank of Cyprus) • Maria Procopiou (Tech Lead, Jinius) Lecture Details: • Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 • Time: 16:30 - 17:30 • Location: Room 118, Building XOD 02 Prizes & Opportunities: Compete for major cash prizes: • 1st Prize: €7,000 • 2nd Prize: €4,000 • 3rd Prize: €2,000 • Plus €2,000 for the best use of Jinius APIs and €1,000 from the Municipality of Nicosia for the best Smart City solution! Teams will build innovative MVPs leveraging Bank of Cyprus's upgraded open banking APIs (sandbox) and SDKs (Software Development Kit) to securely incorporate payments and transaction data. Hackathon Themes: • AI for Good & Financial Inclusion • Fintech for Smart Cities & Urban Infrastructure • Open Banking & Embedded Finance • Fintech for SMEs & Entrepreneurship • Cybersecurity & Trust in Fintech • Sustainable Finance & Green Banking • RegTech & Compliance Automation • Inclusive Fintech & Financial Wellbeing • Energy Fintech & Smart Grid Finance • InsurTech & HealthTech Finance • Fintech for Social Innovation & Real Estate AI Open to developers, startups, professionals, and students ready to drive innovation and build impactful real-world applications. Register for the Hackathon: https://bochackathon.net/apply More Information: https://bochackathon.net
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This weekend we hosted an inspiring interactive youth event focused on the future of work! 💼 We brought together young people, career advisers, and professionals from entrepreneurship, education, and innovation to explore how professions and skills are changing. It was wonderful to see participants engaging with the Fading & Emerging Professions video series, meeting experts from various fields, and connecting with peers from across #Cyprus. 🤝 Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the conversation. The event was organized by UNFICYP, the British Council Cyprus and CyprusInno, with the support of Youth Tech Fest Cyprus and the Cyprus Association of Educational Consultants (CAEC). #InvestInPeace #A4P @unpeacekeeping 📸UNFICYP/Miloš Krinert
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Build for the next 10 years, not the next 10 minutes C4E 101: Series of Lectures in Innovation and Entrepreneurship – Fall 2026-2027 With Argyris Argyrou, Founder of Foody, AtYourService and Ideas2life Wednesday October 7th, 2026 Time 12:00 -13:00 Room 014 - Building XOD 02 Synopsis: Throughout the years, Argyris main focus has been around team culture - or how a team of people can learn and evolve together and become one of the best in the world. This will be the main area of this talk. The Speaker: Argyris and the Ideas2life team created AtYourService in 2011 and Foody in 2015. Foody grew beyond expectations to become the largest marketplace in Cyprus and was acquired by the global giant Delivery Hero in 2019.
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Startup Funding and Crowdfunding C4E 101: Series of Lectures in Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Fall 2026-2027 With Frixos Larkos, Co-Founder and CEO at Crowdbase and Panayiotis Kakourides, COO at Crowdbase Wednesday September 30, 2026 Time 16:30 -17:30 Room 118, Building XOD 02 Synopsis: This lecture introduces students to the key funding options available for startups in Cyprus and Greece, including incubators/accelerators, grants, angel investors, venture capital, and crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is highlighted as an innovative way to raise capital by engaging a large number of individuals, offering benefits like marketing exposure, concept validation, and community building. The lecture also covers best practices for securing investment, such as maintaining realistic valuations and structuring funding rounds strategically, while addressing common pitfalls like equity dilution and overvaluation. Through practical insights and examples, students gain a clear understanding of how to navigate the fundraising landscape effectively. The Speakers: Few words about Frixos: BSc Economics & Finance from University of Surrey, Master’s in Financial Analysis from London Business School. Experienced in investment banking, insurance, wealth management and technology sector. Passed CFA Level I and II exams. Few words about Panayiotis: BSc Business Mathematics & Statistics from London School of Economics, Master’s in Financial Analysis from London Business School. Experienced in Strategy & Transactions Advisory. Passed CFA Level I and II exams.
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🚀 What will the future of work look like and how can young people prepare for it? Join us on for an interactive youth event bringing together young people, professionals, career advisers and organisations working across entrepreneurship, education, and innovation. Participants will have the opportunity to: 🎬 Watch the Fading & Emerging professions video series 💬 Meet professionals from a wide range of fields 🎓 Speak with career and educational advisers 🔭 Explore how professions, skills and opportunities are changing 🤝 Connect with young people and professionals from across Cyprus 📅 Saturday, 3 October 👉 Register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/pneiUZTRpw ⏳Places are limited so register early! The event is organized by UNFICYP, the British Council and @cyprusinno, with the support of @youthtechfest and the Cyprus Association of Educational Consultants @caec2015.
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From Idea to Impact: How Mindset Shapes Entrepreneurial Success C4E 101: Series of Lectures in Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Spring 2026-2027 With Christina Michaelidou, ACC, ICF Life and Business Coach & Board Marketing & Communications Director, ICF Cyprus Chapter Wednesday September 16th, 2026 Time 16:30 -17:30 Room 118 - Building XOD 02 Synopsis: Entrepreneurial success is not driven by ideas alone, but by mindset, confidence, and the ability to take action under uncertainty. In this coaching-based lecture, students will explore how self-leadership, decision-making, and mindset shape the journey from idea to impact. Through real-life examples, guided reflection, and interactive questions, participants will gain insight into the inner skills entrepreneurs need to move from inspiration to execution and navigate challenges with clarity and confidence. The Speaker: Christina is a certified ACC, ICF Life and Business Coach passionate about empowering individuals to unlock their full potential. She supports entrepreneurs worldwide to find balance, clarity and growth both in life and business, driving sustainable growth through coaching. Additionally, with her role as a Marketing & Communications Director of the ICF Cyprus Chapter, Christina leverages over a decade in creative agencies and over 7 years of entrepreneurial experience to advocate for the power of coaching. She is also the author of Design Your Wins Every Day, inspiring others to acknowledge their daily wins. https://www.designyourwins.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-michaelidou-8478a2215/
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Huge congratulations to the winners of the G4 FRIENDS Student Research Competition for their exceptional work on VC and biotech funds! 🥇 1st Place: Elena Georgiou 🥈 2nd Place: Costantinos Odysseos 🥉 3rd Place: George Kakoulli For more information, visit the official event page here: https://c4e.org.cy/events/news/item/624-2026
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🇪🇺 GOT A STARTUP IDEA? Ready to scale your startup across Cyprus and land a trip to Lisbon? 🚀 Missed our first info session? Don't worry—we're back tomorrow for Round 2! This is your chance to get all your questions answered before you apply. What’s in it for you? 🏆 €20,000 total prize pool ✈️ Trip to Web Summit in Lisbon 🧠 Intensive bootcamps & 1-on-1 mentoring 🤝 Bicommunal networking opportunities What we will cover: How the Su4P Accelerator works The selection process & how to stand out Live Q&A with the team Event Details: 📅 Date: Wednesday, 15 July 2026 ⏰ Time: 18:30 - 20:30 📍 Location: CyprusInno 🎟️ Registration link available on bio! Learn more & apply: 🔗 www.startups4peace.eu 🇪🇺 Startups4Peace is funded by the EU Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community under the eunite Programme, implemented by GIZ International Services.
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🇪🇺 Missed our first session? We’re back with a second Info Session for Startups4Peace 2026! Got a startup idea ready to grow across Cyprus and beyond? This is your chance to learn everything you need before applying. Join us to: 🔹 Discover how the Su4P Accelerator works 🔹 Understand the selection process 🔹 Ask your questions directly to the team 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝟒𝐏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔? • €20,000 total prize pool • Trip to Web Summit Lisbon • Intensive bootcamps & 1-on-1 mentoring • Bicommunal networking opportunities 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: 📅 Date: 15 July 2026 ⏰ Time: 18:30-20:30 📍 Location: CyprusInno 👉 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3xzkj8p4 Learn more & apply: www.startups4peace.eu 🇪🇺 Startups4Peace is funded by the EU Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community under the eunite Programme, implemented by GIZ International Services. #cyprus #cyprusstartups #eunite #startups4peace
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Are you ready to discover how tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, and Microsoft Copilot are transforming the way we work, study, and create? The Center for Entrepreneurship (C4E) of the University of Cyprus is pleased to announce the intensive summer seminar, Introduction to Generative AI (KEP 106)
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Have you ever wanted to create your own mobile application but thought programming was too difficult? The Center for Entrepreneurship (C4E) of the University of Cyprus is pleased to announce the practical summer seminar, Development of Codeless Mobile Apps with Microsoft Power Apps (KEP 104)
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Do you aspire to become an entrepreneur, a leader, or simply the best version of yourself? The Center for Entrepreneurship (C4E) of the University of Cyprus is delighted to announce the: Future Founders & Leaders Summer Academy (KEP 103)
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