The excitement is building as we approach the Cyprus Regional Finals of the Startup World Cup 2025 Presented by Mellow.
This event promises to be a landmark in the entrepreneurial landscape of Cyprus, showcasing the best and brightest startups in the region.
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And we are getting closer to announcing the winners who will represent Cyprus in San Francisco.
Event Highlights:
- Announcement of Finalists: July 05, 2025
- Location: BrainRocket (Arch. Makarios III 53, Limassol 4003, Cyprus)
- Grand Finale: October 17, 2025, San Francisco
The Cyprus finals will take place in Limassol on 5 July 2025, as part of the SWC2025 event, which will include a conference format, panel discussions, stage interviews, and more. Selected startups will pitch in front of an independent jury, top investors, and industry experts. The event provides unparalleled networking opportunities, one-on-one meetings with investors, and media exposure for the winning startup.
Additionally, this year’s headline speaker will be Uri Levine, the renowned entrepreneur and co-founder of Waze, the world’s largest driving traffic and navigation app, and an investor in Moovit. He will deliver a special keynote speech, a networking book session, and conduct an exclusive training course for the competition’s finalists, offering them invaluable insights and mentorship.
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:
- 09:30 Gathering of guests.
- 10:00 Welcome speech by the organiser of Pegasus Tech Ventures.
- 10:05 Welcome speech by Officials and Partners.
- 10:10 Keynote Speech by Uri Levine: How to Build a Billion-dollar Company.
- 10:50 Q&A with Uri Levine.
- 11:00 Panel discussion: Made in Cyprus: How to Make Cyprus a Leader in the Startup Ecosystem.
- 11:20 Panel discussion: Where Do Funds Invest?
- 11:40 Panel discussion: The New Race for AI.
- 12:00 Panel discussion: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: The Startup Experience.
- 12:20 Break and buffet.
- 12:40 Startup pitches. (10 startups of 10 minutes each).
- 14:40 Announcement of the winner.
- 15:00 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: 05.07.2025
- Location: BrainRocket (Arch. Makarios III 53, Limassol 4003, Cyprus)
- Title Partner: Mellow
- Silver Partner: Dream Play
- Silver Partner: Invest Cyprus
- Silver Partner: Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF)
- Bronze Partner: SOFTSWISS
- Host Partner: BrainRocket
- Technology Partner: Cybergizer
- Global Organizer: Pegasus Tech Ventures
- Cyprus Organizer: Aivitam Ventures
- Media Partner: The Future Media
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.
VIP Charity Ticket:
Support a good cause while enjoying exclusive benefits.
Thanks to our partnership with Dream Play, 100% of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the charitable foundations Let’s Help and United Rescue Cyprus.
Each VIP ticket includes:
- a signed copy of Uri Levine’s book
- exclusive partner gifts
- personalized certificate of charitable contribution as a token of appreciation for their support.
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 2025!
