National Bank of Greece Hosts Innovation Cyprus 2.0 in Nicosia with Microsoft, Mastercard, AWS and Leading Investors
The National Bank of Greece is hosting Innovation Cyprus 2.0 on October 7, 2026, at its administration building in Nicosia. The event will feature senior executives from Microsoft, Mastercard, Amazon Web Services, and major investment funds to discuss digital transformation, innovation, and funding opportunities. It aims to strengthen connections between Cyprus's innovation ecosystem and international technology and investment networks.
Representatives from prominent venture capital firms such as Uni.Fund VC, Metavallon, and Big Pi Ventures will engage in thematic discussions about innovation and funding trends shaping the economy. The initiative is part of the NBG Business Seeds programme, which for 17 years has supported startups, research teams, and young scientists through mentoring, networking, and financing tools.
The 17th NBG Business Seeds Innovation and Technology Competition is currently open for submissions until October 14, 2026. The programme has attracted over 9,260 participants and awarded €790,000 in cash prizes to 152 winning teams. The bank continues to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in Cyprus by connecting startups with leading technology organisations and investment funds.
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