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Empowering Deep-Tech: Cyprus Seeds and Conception X Forge a New Path for Academic Innovation

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

August 27, 2025

Cyprus Seeds has taken a bold step in bridging academic excellence and market innovation through its strategic partnership with Conception X—the UK’s foremost deep-tech venture program dedicated to transforming PhD researchers into startup founders.

Uniting Research And Entrepreneurship

This collaboration marks a pivotal milestone in Cyprus Seeds’ mission to accelerate research-led innovations and empower academic teams. By enrolling select groups from leading universities and Centres of Excellence in Cyprus into Conception X’s intensive training and mentorship programs, the initiative provides researchers with robust entrepreneurial tools and strategic guidance to commercialize their groundbreaking ideas.

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Leveraging Deep-Tech Expertise

Conception X’s proven track record in nurturing high-impact deep-tech startups directly complements Cyprus Seeds’ commitment to advancing scientific entrepreneurship. With a portfolio featuring over 170 ventures—from next-generation cancer vaccines to carbon-absorbing building materials—and a valuation exceeding £500 million, Conception X offers unparalleled expertise that strengthens Cyprus Seeds’ comprehensive package of funding, training, and networking opportunities.

Strengthening Cyprus’ Innovation Ecosystem

This partnership is set to further embed a culture of innovation within Cyprus by transforming cutting-edge academic research into tangible market solutions. The strategic alliance not only enhances Cyprus Seeds’ existing innovation grant programme but also fortifies its role as a catalyst for a more research-driven entrepreneurial ecosystem, both locally and on a global scale.

A Catalyst For Global Innovation

With accolades that include recognition by the Financial Times as one of Europe’s Leading Start-up Hubs in 2025, Cyprus Seeds continues to expand its robust international network. Collaborations with prominent partners in the USA and Europe underscore its mission to accelerate scientific breakthroughs and foster new career pathways for researchers.

Ultimately, the collaboration with Conception X represents a deliberate move to reshape Cyprus’ innovation landscape, making it a burgeoning hub for deep-tech entrepreneurship that addresses global challenges with precision and foresight.

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Cyprus Tourism Shows Strength As Clean Monday Hotel Bookings Surge

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 18, 2026

Hotels Embrace A Bright Outlook

Recent figures point to growing momentum in hotel reservations ahead of the Clean Monday weekend, signaling renewed confidence in Cyprus’ tourism sector. Christos Angelides, Director of PASYXE, emphasized the positive trend while also underscoring the need to gradually extend the tourism season beyond traditional peak months.

Favorable Conditions And Festive Spirit

Angelides noted that bookings recorded during the past weekend reached encouraging levels, a development attributed to multiple converging factors. The return of sunny weather after prolonged rainfall, coupled with the festive aura of carnival events and children’s parades in cities such as Nicosia, Limassol, and Paphos, has motivated many to opt for short getaways. This seasonal momentum is further boosted by the strategic initiatives of local hotels, many of which are curating special menus for Clean Monday events, offering guests an enhanced stay experience by keeping them on-premise.

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Positioning For The Off-Season

Despite the positive indicators, Angelides cautioned that average occupancy rates of 25%–30% highlight the need for continued innovation rather than complacency. He described the current period as part of a longer process of building winter tourism and pointed to opportunities in conferences, corporate events and niche travel segments as potential drivers of year-round demand.

Expanding Air Connectivity and Collective Ecosystem

Industry expectations are further supported by expanded air connections from established markets such as the United Kingdom and Israel, alongside increased routes from Armenia, Romania, Bulgaria, Latvia and Poland. While recovery in the German market remains gradual, broader improvements in connectivity continue to strengthen overall tourism prospects. Angelides added that sustainable year-round tourism depends on a wider ecosystem that extends beyond accommodation to include restaurants, museums, cultural venues and community events.

The Path Forward

Cyprus continues to benefit from strong competitive advantages in climate, accessibility and hospitality infrastructure. With coordinated planning across tourism stakeholders and consistent investment in diversified offerings, the sector is positioned to contribute more steadily to the national economy and support a more balanced, all-season travel model.