A new de minimis aid scheme for Cypriot businesses to participate in five international trade fairs in the services sector, including technology, with a national pavilion organised by the Ministry of Commerce and Energy’ has been approved by the Cabinet.
According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Commerce, the maximum amount of de minimis aid per beneficiary and per exhibition may be up to €13,450 and covers the costs of renting the exhibition space, the costs of constructing and equipping the stand, the participation fee, and the costs of installing and consuming electricity and water, as well as the cost of interpreting services for the stand.
The exhibitions cover the sectors of technology and innovation, investment fund management, aircraft maintenance and shipping. Specifically, the exhibitions are the GITEX AI Serbia 2027, to be held on 25–27 May in Belgrade and focusing on artificial intelligence and innovation; FundForum International 2027, on 22–24 June in Monte Carlo, in the field of investment fund management, and GITEX Global 2027, scheduled for the fourth quarter of the year in Dubai and focusing on technology and innovation. Also MRO Europe 2027 exhibition is included, taking place on 19–21 October in Amsterdam, in the field of aircraft maintenance and repair, and Marintec China 2027, from 30 November to 3 December in Shanghai, in the field of shipping and maritime services.
As stated in the press release, "by organising the national pavilion at these exhibitions, on the one hand, Cyprus is promoted as a business hub in the sectors of technology, innovation, aircraft maintenance, investment fund management and shipping; and, on the other hand, it provides an opportunity for Cypriot service providers to showcase their services and capitalise on networking and business collaboration opportunities with both exhibitors and trade visitors."
Legal entities (companies) operating in sectors relevant to the theme of the respective exhibition are eligible to apply for the Scheme. It should be noted that the maximum amount of de minimis aid per beneficiary and per exhibition (up to €13,450) covers, amongst other things, the costs of renting the exhibition space, the costs of constructing and equipping the stand, the participation fee, and the costs of installing and consuming electricity and water, as well as the cost of interpreting services for the stand.
As stated by the Ministry of Trade, those interested may refer to the information guide (www.gov.cy/media/2026/10/29102026_ypenergiasAitisisOdigos.pdf) for further details.
Applications may be submitted in person, by post via registered letter or by private courier by 27 November 2026.
