Cyprus Seeds was delighted to host members of the media community on 3 December at the boutique Amyth Hotel in Nicosia for 'Seeds & Stories Behind the Headlines' — a special evening dedicated to sharing the stories behind its mission: nurturing academic teams as they transform innovative research into market-ready solutions.
The event attracted representatives from leading media outlets whose presence and engagement helped amplify the impact of Cyprus Seeds’ work and the achievements of its teams. This gathering was designed as a “give‑back” to the media community, recognising the vital role journalists and media organisations play in supporting and amplifying Cyprus Seeds’ voice across the island and beyond.
A special thank you was extended to Amyth of Nicosia, Thanos Michaelides (CEO of Amyth and Thanos Hotels & Resorts), Stelios Papas (Hotel Manager), and the entire Amyth team for generously sponsoring and hosting the gathering. Guests enjoyed warm hospitality, excellent food, and a guided tour of the hotel’s beautifully renovated premises nestled within the 16th-century Venetian walls of Nicosia’s Old Town.
Welcome remarks were delivered by Cyprus Seeds Chairman, Jeremy Downward, alongside the hotel’s owner, setting the tone for an inspiring evening. Over drinks and light bites, Cyprus Seeds shared its latest milestones, exciting developments from its 4th cohort, and a glimpse into what lies ahead — including Demo Day 2026.
Our Managing Director also thanked all the important donors and partners of Cyprus Seeds, including the universities and the PHAETHON Centre of Excellence, for their valuable support.
About Cyprus Seeds
Cyprus Seeds is a non-profit, private organisation in Cyprus with the vision to commercialise innovative academic research and build a pipeline of deep-tech spin-offs. It runs an 18‑month Innovation Grant Program offering grants, mentoring, training, and investor networking in Cyprus and abroad. Cyprus Seeds is also a partner in two flagship initiatives supported by the European Commission and the Cyprus Government: the PHAETHON Teaming Project and DiGiNN. The organisation has received multiple national and international awards, most recently being ranked by the Financial Times (2025) as one of Europe’s Leading Start-up Hubs. Its strong network of partners spans the USA and Europe, including The Hellenic Initiative, MIT Deshpande Centre for Technology Innovation, the egg accelerator in Athens, Conception X in the UK, DTU Skylab, and the Hellenic Innovation Network of Greeks and Cypriots in Boston.
We would like to acknowledge the support of our major donors:
The program is implemented with the support of The Hellenic Initiative (THI). Founded in 2012, THI is a global non-profit organisation that brings together Diaspora Greeks and Philhellenes to invest in Greece through programs focused on economic development and crisis relief. Since its founding, THI has invested more than $23 million in Greece, supporting promising startups and the most effective philanthropic organisations.
