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
- Ask a Startup Investor, featuring Andrey Kostyuk & Sergey Negodyaev: 6:30pm, Feb 04, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/386978
- 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
- Why Startups and Small Businesses Require Different Policy Approaches: 8:00pm, Jan 20, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/386584
- 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 Transform Your Region into a Hub for Cross-Border Entrepreneurship: 8:00pm, Feb 03, 2026 (Europe/Athens): https://FI.co/e/387059
- 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
- Antoinia Norman
- Anton Vasiliev: General Partner, Freesearch Ventures
- Beny Rubinstein, Eng, M.B.A., PhD Candidate: Founder & CEO, BZR Insights
- Brigitte Baumann
- Carmine Masiello: Entrepreneur, Mentor, CTO, KCYMA Studios Ltd
- 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
- Rudolphe Cabral: Founding Partner & Chief Portfolio Officer, Djassi Africa
- Sandra Da Silva: Sandra Da Silva , The Inner Architect
- Sergey Negodyaev: CEO, Aenix
- Sergey Osipov: Co-founder, Placy AI
- Simos Kitiris
- Sona Kerim
- Stalo Charalambous
- Styliani Petroudi: Director of Innovation, CYENS Centre of Excellence, CYENS
- 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.
