The excitement is building as we approach the Cyprus Regional Finals of the Startup World Cup 2024. This event promises to be a landmark in the entrepreneurial landscape of Cyprus, showcasing the best and brightest startups in the region. And we are getting closer to announcing the winners who will represent Cyprus in San Francisco.

Event Highlights:

• Announcement of Finalists: August 29, 2024

• Location: BrainRocket (Arch. Makarios III 53, Limassol 4003, Cyprus)

• Grand Finale: October 2-4, 2024, San Francisco

The Startup World Cup is renowned for bringing together the most innovative startups from around the globe, offering them a platform to pitch their ideas to top-tier investors, venture capitalists, and corporate leaders.

The competition is fierce, and the stakes are high, as the winning team from Cyprus will secure a spot at the Grand Finale in San Francisco, competing for a chance to win $1,000,000 in investment and unparalleled networking opportunities.

Event Schedule:

• 18:30 Gathering of guests.

• 19:00 Welcome speech by the organiser of Pegasus Tech Ventures.

• 19:05 Welcome speech by the organiser of the Cypriot side.

• 19:10 Panel discussion: Made in Cyprus: How to make Cyprus a leader in the startup ecosystem.
  Moderator: Martin Zarian (Co-founder at Factory 39 and Balabook). Speakers: Stylianos Lambrou (Co-founder and CEO at Heart Group), Frixos Larkos (Founder at Crowdbase), Sergey Osipov (co-founder at Placy AI Real Estate Assistant).

• 19:30 Panel discussion: Where do funds invest?
  Moderator: Panis Pieri ( Founder at Panis Media). Speakers: Stavriana A. Kofteros (Founder, Partner at W11 Ventures), Persia Georgiadou (Investor at Flashpoint VC), Yuriy Romanyukha (Managing Partner at ICLUB Global), Roman Gurskiy (Managing Director at GEM Capital).

• 19:50 Break.

• 20:00 Interview on the stage: Kos Stiskin, Co-founder, supervisory board chairman and head of strategy at Finom.

• 20:15 Panel Discussion: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: The Startup Experience.
  Moderator: Elena Krutova (Chief HR Officer at Remedica). Speakers: Maria Terzi (Co-Founder AND CEO at Malloc (YC S21), Anna Zdorenko (Founder and CEO at INCYMO.AI), Violetta Skittidi (Co-founder and COO at Formulaw), Diana Verkhoturova (Founder and CEO at Anymaster).

• 20:30 Startup pitches. (10 startups of 5-7 minutes each).

• 21:45 Jury discusses the winner in a separate room.

• 22:00 Announcement of the winner.

• 22:05 Networking and buffet.

Why Attend?

• For Startups: This is a golden opportunity to gain exposure, receive valuable feedback, and connect with potential investors and partners. Competing in the Startup World Cup can catapult your startup to the next level.

• For Investors and Corporations: The event is a prime occasion to discover groundbreaking startups with disruptive potential. It’s an excellent venue for exploring new investment opportunities and fostering innovative collaborations.

Details:

• Date: 29.08.2024

• Location: BrainRocket (Arch. Makarios III 53, Limassol 4003, Cyprus)

• Platinum Partner: Direct Trade Foundation

• Global Organizer: Pegasus Tech Ventures

• Cyprus Organizer: The Future Leaders Club

• Venue Partner: BrainRocket

• Technology Partner: Cybergizer

• Marketing Partner: Mart

• Media Partner: The Future Media

• Community Partners: Founders CY, Panis Media

The event will kick off with an exhilarating round of pitches, where startups will present their innovative solutions to a panel of esteemed judges. This will be followed by networking sessions, keynote speeches from industry leaders, and workshops designed to equip entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed.

As we draw nearer to the event, anticipation is mounting. The Cyprus Regional Finals are set to be a showcase of ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit. Startups from various sectors, including technology, healthcare, finance, and more, will demonstrate their potential to transform industries and drive economic growth.

We encourage all startups in Cyprus to seize this opportunity and apply to compete in this prestigious event. The journey to the Grand Finale in San Francisco begins here in Limassol. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the startup revolution.

For more details and to register, please visit the event page.

Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the date. We look forward to seeing which startups will rise to the occasion and represent Cyprus on the global stage at the Startup World Cup 2024!