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1. Special events and activities

2. Networks and partnerships

Special events and activities

Some of the public events or initiatives organised at top level by public funds in order to promote the entrepreneurship culture are the following:

• The Youth Board of Cyprus is responsible for promoting the ‘Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme’ (Σχέδιο Ενίσχυσης Νέας Επιχειρηματικής Δραστηριότητας), which operates under the umbrella of the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry (Service of Industry and Technology). More specifically, the YBC is responsible for the promotion of the program and provides, through specialised counsellors, personalised support and guidance to young people that are interested in applying for a grant, as described in Section 3.9. 

• The Annual Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum which is organized by the Centre for Entrepreneurship (C4E) of the University of Cyprus and its partners. The 10th edition of the Forum (10th Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum) was carried out in February 2026. The Forum  explored discussions and future trends shaping the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Cyprus and beyond, with special focus given on how Finance Drives Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Also, research findings from the University of Cyprus were presented that hold promise for commercial success or societal improvement, while participants had the chance to network and get inspired by the key note speakers.

Networks and partnerships

There are no public policies or initiatives organised at top level, by public funds, specifically targeting young people. However, as outlined in section 3.8 Development of entrepreneurship competence, collaborations with local organisations and ministries support a system of networking for the promotion of entrepreneurship in formal and non-formal educational settings.