Bringing forward the value proposition of our startup and innovation ecosystem as a key stakeholder of our Innovation and Technology ecosystem and their role and contribution to economic competitiveness, prosperity and sustainability.
Four Startup companies - with global success - will share their wonderful story, their journey from ideation to commercialisation of their ideas, the challenges encountered, lessons learned, and policies and instruments leveraged for success.
Cyprus enjoys an enviable Strong Innovator position on the European Innovation Scoreboard EIS 2024 – ranking 10th among the 27 Member States - but there are identified areas of improvement and weakness to be addressed for climbing even higher the EIS ladder. These startups know better on how to do this! They will also come up with suggestions and recommendations on policies, competencies, and skills to consider for amplifying and scaling up our tech ecosystem as well as democratizing technology use for societal change and benefit.
Four Startup companies - with global success - will share their wonderful story, their journey from ideation to commercialisation of their ideas, the challenges encountered, lessons learned, and policies and instruments leveraged for success.
Cyprus enjoys an enviable Strong Innovator position on the European Innovation Scoreboard EIS 2024 – ranking 10th among the 27 Member States - but there are identified areas of improvement and weakness to be addressed for climbing even higher the EIS ladder. These startups know better on how to do this! They will also come up with suggestions and recommendations on policies, competencies, and skills to consider for amplifying and scaling up our tech ecosystem as well as democratizing technology use for societal change and benefit.
Promed Bioscience:
A revolutionary biotech company that produces collagen-based biomaterials, including highly purified medical-grade atelocollagen from animal tissue, distributing its products internationally for a wide range of research, clinical and cosmeceutical applications. All products are extracted using scientifically proprietary methods that have been well established and praised by the market! MARIANNA PROKOPI-DEMETRIADES
Co-founder Dr. Marianna Prokopi-Demetriades is a recognized biotech entrepreneur, named one of the "Top 100 Global Women Entrepreneurs to Be Inspired By" in 2024. She co-founded Theramir Ltd, RSL Revolutionary Labs, and Promed Bioscience Ltd, developing innovative miRNA-based cancer therapies and dermaceutical solutions for patients. As a Clinical Associate Professor in Research Oncology, she is a TEDx Speaker and a mentor for young scientists. Her leadership has earned numerous awards, including the Forbes 20WomenInTech Award and the King’s Distinguished Alumni Award, while her work fosters a compassionate, patient-focused approach to healthcare Companies: Promed Bioscience Ltd, Theramir Ltd, RSL Revolutionary Labs Ltd |
EMBIO Diagnostics:
A revolutionaryEMBIO hi- tech company and device manufacturer that shapes the future of diagnostics by designing and developing innovative, rapid, portable, biosensor-based digital devices, leveraging on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Embio state-of-the-art devices find applications covering the needs of a range of industries such as environmental, food safety, maritime and medical sectors. CONSTANTINOS LOIZOU
Ceo-Founder Constantinos Loizou has been CEO/Founder of EMBIO Diagnostics since 2016 and holds an M.Sc. and an M.Eng. from the Technical University of Crete. He has grown EMBIO to a multimillion valuation and received various awards from organizations such as Microsoft and EBRD. Constantinos secured financial support from private investors in Cyprus at a level that only a few companies have managed. In 2021 he was hosted in multiple national media - especially due to EMBIO's adoption and successful development during the Covid-19 pandemic. His mission is to deliver innovation to the market through portable diagnostics and data insights. |
ASCANIO:
An innovative mixed-reality software development company, focused on delivering safety, scalability & real-time data to high-risk and mission-critical training, leveraging and bring together deep-tech technologies of VR Virtual Reality, XRMixed Reality and AR Augmented Reality. MINAS KYRIAKOU
Co-founder & joint CEO Minas Kyriakou is a visionary entrepreneur with a deep passion for cutting-edge technology, particularly in the field of mixed reality. As the co-founder of Ascanio, Minas has been instrumental in transforming the company from a game development studio into a global leader in immersive, mixed-reality training solutions. His innovative work spans industries such as maritime, defence, and healthcare, where he has helped revolutionize mission-critical training by seamlessly merging the digital and physical worlds. Through partnerships with industry giants like Fameline Holding Group, Minas has pushed the boundaries of mixed reality technology, creating platforms that allow professionals to train for high-stakes scenarios, from emergency responses to complex maritime operations. His forward-thinking leadership has driven the company’s growth and its ability to meet the evolving demands of modern industries. Beyond his corporate achievements, Minas is also a dedicated mentor, actively supporting and guiding startups at various incubators and accelerators. His involvement in mentoring young entrepreneurs reflects his commitment to fostering innovation and nurturing the next generation of tech leaders. This dual role as both an industry innovator and mentor showcases his dedication to advancing technology while giving back to the entrepreneurial ecosystem. |
Malloc:
Malloc is an AI-driven cybersecurity startup focused in mobile and application security. Founded and backed by Y Combinator in 2021, Malloc has developed a mobile app that has surpassed 1 million downloads. The app helps users to stay safe and private online by detecting and blocking spyware, phishing, and other online threats. Additionally, Malloc offers a Mobile App Security library (SDK) to help developers protect their applications from data leaks, fraud, and hacking attempts. MARIA TERZI
Co-founder and CEO Maria is the Co-Founder & CEO of Malloc, a cybersecurity company, and a YCombinator alumni. She advocates against stalkerware and for the protection of privacy. She holds a BSc in Computer Science Innovation and a Ph.D. in Machine Learning and Recommender Systems from the University of Lancaster. She has previously worked as a Software Engineer at Google, Zurich. |
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