Three Cypriot teams qualify for the 16th National Bank of Greece innovation competition

Three teams from Cyprus have advanced to the third phase of the 16th Innovation and Technology Competition, organized by the National Bank of Greece under the NBG Business Seeds program. The final ten finalists were selected from a pool of applicants across Greece, Cyprus, and the European Union. These teams are involved in various high-tech sectors including fintech, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and artificial intelligence. One notable Cypriot project mentioned is MammoCheck, a portable medical device that utilizes thermal imaging and artificial intelligence to facilitate breast cancer screenings via mobile phones. According to the NBG Business Seeds ambassador in Cyprus, Fanos Pilakouris, the selection highlights the maturation of the Cypriot innovation ecosystem and its ability to connect research with entrepreneurship. The competition focuses on scalable solutions addressing modern market needs and international challenges. The full list of participating teams has been made available by the organizers. This progression reflects the increasing international orientation of the Cypriot technology sector.