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Maritime Technology Leader Tototheo Global Champions Cyprus’ First International Startup Accelerator

Strategic Partnership Fuels Innovation

Tototheo Global has joined a startup accelerator initiative in Cyprus led by Plug and Play Tech Center. The program marks the launch of an international accelerator in the country focused on connecting startups with global networks.

Establishing A Global Innovation Hub

The initiative includes the creation of an Innovation Centre and programs supporting startups and early-stage companies. The structure is designed to provide access to international expertise, investment, and markets. Tototheo Global participates as a corporate partner supporting the development of the platform.

Empowering Local Ventures With Global Connectivity

Plug and Play Tech Center operates in more than 60 locations globally, connecting startups with investors, corporations, universities, and public-sector organizations. The network provides access to funding, partnerships, and international expansion opportunities.

Decades Of Expertise And A Global Outlook

Tototheo Global said its participation expands the initiative’s scope through its experience in connectivity and digital infrastructure. The company said its international operations support the development of technology-focused businesses in Cyprus.

Catalyzing Innovation In Cyprus

The accelerator will run from late April to June 2026 and focus on sectors including fintech, regtech, gaming, social platforms, shipping, and energy. Tototheo Global’s infrastructure supports companies operating across international markets.

A Commitment To Long-Term Growth

Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Tototheo Global, said the initiative supports the development of the local technology ecosystem. Seena Amidi, Managing Partner of Plug and Play Tech Center, said the program provides startups with access to global partners and funding opportunities.

Linking Local Innovation To Global Markets

The initiative connects startups in Cyprus with international investors and corporate partners, expanding access to funding and cross-border collaboration. Participation in global networks supports the development of local companies and facilitates entry into international markets.

Clive Owen Films Scorpion In Cyprus In One Of The Island’s Biggest Productions

Cyprus Secures Another High-Profile Production

Oscar-nominated British actor Clive Owen is filming Scorpion in Cyprus, a new action thriller from Copper Island that is understood to have one of the highest daily production budgets ever recorded for a film shoot on the island.

Filming began in Cyprus on July 6 and is scheduled to conclude later this month in Bulgaria. The production marks another high-profile international project to choose Cyprus as a filming location.

A Cast Built For International Sales

Alongside Owen, the film stars Alex Pettyfer (Magic Mike, The Butler, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare) and Reda Elazouar (Sex Education, The Family Plan). The cast also includes Ronan Summers, Jake Ryan, Mark Rhino Smith, Joey Ansah, Alex Cooke and Luke Bouchier.

The screenplay is by Richard Hughes and Bennett Fisher. Copper Island’s Matt Murphy, David Mansfield and Luke Bouchier are producing, while WestEnd Films is handling international sales. The company is expected to present the first footage at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.

A Survival Thriller

Scorpion follows Jason, a rookie police officer assigned to an elite special operations unit made up of Afghanistan war veterans. After arriving at an isolated farmhouse, the team is cut off from the outside world and given an ultimatum: every 30 minutes one member will die unless someone reveals the truth about a covert military operation carried out years earlier.

Cyprus’ Role In The Production

The production credited the Cyprus Film Commission for its support, with Copper Island founder Matt Murphy thanking both the commission and the local crew.

Owen also praised the experience of filming in Cyprus, describing the local crew as highly professional and highlighting the island’s diverse filming locations.

Copper Island Expands Its International Portfolio

Limassol-based Copper Island has worked on several international productions, including The Leader, which premiered at Tribeca, as well as Gus Van Sant’s Dead Man’s Wire and Ron Howard’s Eden.

The company is also supporting Cypriot productions, including Apart by Stelana Kliridou and The Well by Marios Piperides, which is completing post-production in Limassol.

Matt Murphy is also serving as executive producer of the upcoming Anxious People, starring Angelina Jolie.

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