The Founder Institute, the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Cyprus 2026 program!
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Cyprus's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Cyprus 2026 Founder Institute today.
Since 2009, our highly-structured accelerator programs have helped entrepreneurs at the earliest stages grow quickly, know what to do next, and make connections with the largest community of startup advisors.
To celebrate the launch, the Founder Institute will host several free online startup events in Cyprus, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:
Cyprus Events:
- Meet the Cyprus Startup Ecosystem (In-Person Networking Event): 6:30pm, Jan 22, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/382238
- Startup Funding in Cyprus: How to Raise Money for Your Business: 6:30pm, Feb 10, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/383131
Global or Regional Events:
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- Founder Showcase: Startup Pitch & Networking Event, with Jenny Fielding (Everywhere Ventures): 7:00pm, Dec 10, 2025 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/380908
- How to Create Sustainable Economic Growth through Capacity Building: 8:00pm, Dec 18, 2025 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/384555
- Startup Funding AMA & FI Info Session, with Jonathan Greechan (CEO, FI / GP, Founder Capital): 8:00pm, Dec 30, 2025 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/384820
- Co-Founder Networking: Find Your Perfect Match in 2026: 6:00pm, Jan 06, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/383207
- Validate Faster: A Practical AI Playbook for Founders: 8:00pm, Jan 14, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/385966
- Brainstorm a Great Startup Idea for 2026: Online Workshop: 3:00am, Jan 21, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/384319
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 8:00pm, Jan 26, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/382022
- Meet Global Alumni from Founder Institute: 8:00pm, Feb 02, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/383880
- How to Adopt an Entrepreneurial Mindset: 3:00am, Feb 10, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/383786
- Founder’s Guide to AI: Working with AI as Your Partner: 8:00pm, Feb 17, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/385077
- Founder’s Guide to AI: Building a Marketing Engine with AI: 8:00pm, Feb 24, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/385412
- Founder’s Guide to AI: Converting Data into Business Value with AI: 8:00pm, Mar 03, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/385248
The Cyprus program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Andrey Kostyuk (Dr., AAlchemy Ventures Limited), Maksim Leukhin (Head of Investor Relations , AAlchemy Ventures), Melinda Bojte (Founder, MelsDigital), Panis Pieri (Founder, Panis.News).
In addition, some of Cyprus's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating in the program, providing them with expert feedback and evaluation. The list of startup mentors for the Cyprus Founder Institute includes:
- Alex Sumin
- Alex Loizou
- Alexis Piperides: CEO, Proto.io
- Alina Andreieva: DesignThinkers Academy business partner, Ascent Group Managing Partner, DesignThinkers Academy
- Andreas Koupparis
- Andrey Kostyuk: Co-Founder, AAlchemy Ventures Limited
- Antigoni Komodiki
- Anton Vasiliev: General Partner, Freesearch Ventures
- Beny Rubinstein, Eng, M.B.A., PhD Candidate: Founder & CEO, BZR Insights
- Brigitte Baumann
- Celia Hadjichristodoulou
- Chris Droussiotis
- Christiana Aristidou: International Business Lawyer, DEMOCRITOS ARISTIDOU & CO LAW FIRM
- Christina Michaelidou: Certified life and Business coach | Trainer | Author | Mentor | ICF CY Board director, DESIGN YOUR WINS
- Christina Orfanidou
- Christos Christodoulou
- Dionysis Partsinevelos: Venture Capital, G4 Ventures | 33East
- Edmund Frey
- Elena Michael
- Gary Stewart
- Gillian Muessig: Ms, Mastersfund
- Ivan Yong: Co-President & Board Member, European Mentoring & Coaching Council
- Janet Todorova: Head of Expansion, Founder Institute
- Kat Gabrielle
- Konstantinos Kareklas: Strategy and Operations, -
- Maksim Leukhin: Head of Investor Relations , AAlchemy Ventures
- Maria Pallidou: Co-Founder and CFO , PhosPrint P.C
- Maria Stylianou: Tech Leadership Consultant, Independent
- Marianna Prokopi Demetriades
- Mario Paladini: Co-Founder & CEO, Club GLOBALS
- Melinda Bojte: Founder, Mels Digital, Aphrodite Events
- Michael Economou
- Michael Tyrimos
- Mike Sigal, Explorador.VC
- Monica Ioannidou Polemitis
- Moysis Moyseos: Incubator Manager , Gravity Ventures
- Nick Valiotti
- Nikita Volchek: Founder & GP, Volchek Capital Partners
- Oksana Malysheva: Managing Partner, Sputnik ATX VC
- Oleg Tumanov
- Panis Pieri: Founder, Panis.News
- Pavlos Kleanthous
- Pavlos Loizou
- Raluca Ioana Man
- Ricardo Marvão
- Richard Mort, Japan-Europe Facilitator
- Sandra Da Silva: Sandra Da Silva , The Inner Architect
- Sergey Negodyaev
- Sergey Osipov: Co-founder, Placy AI
- Simos Kitiris
- Sona Kerim
- Stalo Charalambous
- Yiannis Menelaou: Director, Xtellus Europe Ltd
- And many more to be announced.
Join us in Cyprus to build a great company in 2026.
Apply to the Cyprus 2026 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
