For the first time, the Finals of JA Cyprus’s two flagship programs—the JA StartUp Programme and the JA Company Programme—will take place on the same day: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the Royal Hall, Nicosia. This creates a dynamic experience where high school and university students share the same stage and the same goal: turning their ideas into reality.

The JA StartUp Final spotlights university students transforming innovative ideas into real businesses. After months of hard work, teams will pitch their business projects to a jury and the public, competing for the title of StartUp of the Year.

• Public Attendance: Open to the public with reservations via the link HERE until 26/04/2026.

Finalist Teams:

1. Apodix.io – University of Cyprus

2. Dimshield – University of Cyprus

3. Futsapp – American University of Beirut – Mediterraneo

4. Livia – University of Cyprus

5. Loaden – Frederick University

6. Nomi – American University of Beirut – Mediterraneo

7. Pop Crunchies – University of Cyprus

8. Relab – American University of Beirut – Mediterraneo

9. Smart bud – American University of Beirut – Mediterraneo

10. Ulumi – American University of Beirut – Mediterraneo

Program Supporters: MetLife, Coffee Island. Co-organizer: Research and Innovation Foundation.

In the afternoon, the stage belongs to the high school students who have created their own mini-companies through the "Student Enterprise" program. Teams will present their products and services, share their journeys, and compete for the title of Company of the Year 2026, which leads to Gen-E 2026.

• Public Attendance: Open to the public with reservations via the link HERE until 26/04/2026.

Finalist Teams:

• AquaWise – Agios Georgios Lakatamia Lyceum

• BackBag – Larnaca Preparatory Apprenticeship

• BaeBeSafe – The GC School of Careers

• BioCleanse – The Junior & Senior School

• ByteBlocks – The American Academy of Nicosia

• Dr. Drone – Aspire Private British School

• Earthcup – Apostolos Loukas Kolossi Regional Lyceum

• Ecoroot – The English School Nicosia

• FromSea2Soil – Laniteio Lyceum

• Gymbro AI – Xenion Education

• Her Shield – St. Mary’s School Limassol

• KZP Energy – Polemi Gymnasium-Lyceum

• LumiLove – Agia Fyla Lyceum

• PairPal – International School of Paphos

• To Sapounin (The Soap) – The Grammar School Limassol

• Strategic Partners: PwC Cyprus, Cyprus Youth Organization (ONEK)

• Partners: MetLife, Coffee Island

• Supporters: Ministry of Energy, Commerce & Industry; Research and Innovation Foundation; Amdocs; Coca-Cola HBC

• Institutional Partner: Ministry of Education, Sports, and Youth

During the ceremony, an award will also be given to the winning team for the "Best Campaign" under the “Be the Match – Youth Edition” program. This initiative, in collaboration with the Karaiskakio Foundation, aims to raise awareness and encourage young people to register as volunteer bone marrow donors.

The Road to Gen-E 2026 bridges ideas from school years to university time. The winning teams will travel to Riga, Latvia, this July to represent Cyprus at Gen-E 2026, Europe’s largest stage for youth entrepreneurship. We look forward to seeing you there!

Source: Brief