National Bank Of Greece Cyprus And University Of Cyprus Lead Innovation In Entrepreneurial Competition 2025

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

November 18, 2025

National Bank Of Greece Cyprus has strategically partnered with the University Of Cyprus to bolster the initiatives of the Cyprus Entrepreneurship Competition (CyEC) 2025 through its prestigious NBG Business Seeds programme.

Strengthening The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Committed to fostering dynamic and forward-thinking business solutions, NBG Cyprus is leveraging its long-standing support for innovative entrepreneurship. The bank’s initiative highlights a deliberate effort to transform creative ideas into viable, market-ready ventures, setting a benchmark for business development in the region.

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Promoting Strategic Collaboration

Organized by the University of Cyprus’s Centre for Entrepreneurship (C4E) under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry, the competition is a milestone event designed to spur innovation. This year, the competition has attracted a record participation of over 50 teams from across Cyprus, reinforcing its role as a key platform for emerging start-ups and young professionals.

Unlocking Global Opportunities

Winners of the competition will gain direct access to Phase B of the 16th Innovation and Technology Competition, an initiative that spans both Greece and Cyprus. This fast-track promotion not only opens the door to a vast network of investors, mentors, and innovation experts but also positions the participating entrepreneurs to compete on a broader, regional stage.

This collaboration is a testament to the power of strategic partnerships in accelerating entrepreneurial growth and technological innovation.

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Cyprus Ranks Among EU Leaders In Tertiary-Educated ICT Workforce

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

May 25, 2026

High Educational Attainment Sets Cyprus Apart

Recent data from Eurostat showed that Cyprus is expected to rank among the leading European countries for tertiary-educated ICT professionals in 2025. According to the figures, 96.4% of ICT professionals in Cyprus are projected to hold tertiary education qualifications, placing the country among the highest-ranked members of the European Union.

Gender Disparity Remains A Critical Challenge

Despite the high level of educational attainment, the ICT workforce in Cyprus continues to show a significant gender imbalance. Men are projected to account for 85.1% of ICT employees in 2025, while women are expected to represent 14.9% of the sector. In 2024, the split stood at 70.9% for men and 29.1% for women. The figures highlighted a widening gender gap within the country’s ICT workforce.

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European Union Trends And Comparative Analysis

Across the European Union, the number of ICT professionals is projected to increase to 3.4 million in 2025 from 3.2 million in 2024, representing annual growth of 5.1%. Men are expected to account for 83.4% of ICT employment across the bloc, equivalent to approximately 2.8 million workers, while women are projected to represent 16.6%.

National Performance Variability In Gender Representation

Countries within the EU show a varied landscape: the highest percentages of male ICT professionals are reported in the Czech Republic (92.9%), Slovenia (89.1%), Latvia (89.0%), Lithuania (88.9%), and Slovakia (88.4%). On the contrary, nations such as Denmark (30.0%), Sweden (29.8%), Romania (28.6%), Bulgaria (25.6%), and Croatia (25.2%) lead in female participation in the ICT arena.

Educational Background Across The European ICT Sector

Eurostat data also showed that most ICT professionals across the EU hold tertiary education qualifications. By 2025, 74.8% of ICT workers in the bloc are projected to have university-level education, while 25.2% are expected to hold secondary or post-secondary qualifications. Denmark recorded the highest share of tertiary-educated ICT professionals at 97.7%, followed by France at 96.6% and Cyprus at 96.4%. Other countries with high levels of tertiary-educated ICT workers included Ireland at 92.3%, Bulgaria at 91.1%, and Croatia at 90.9%. At the lower end of the ranking, Italy recorded 69.2%, while Portugal stood at 58.8%.

Conclusion

The data perfectly encapsulates the dual narrative in the ICT sector: while countries like Cyprus and Denmark achieve remarkable educational standards among ICT workers, persistent gender disparities remind us that diversity remains an ongoing challenge. As the ICT landscape continues to evolve, strategic policy formation and corporate governance will be pivotal in balancing excellence with inclusivity.

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