March 5, 2027
Startup Island
Cyprus' Premier Startup Competition. The official road to the Startup World Cup.
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[ About the Event ]
Where Cyprus' best startups take the stage.
Startup Island brings together founders, operators, and investors for one high-signal day of keynotes, panels, and a live startup pitch contest. Zero hype - just the frameworks, failures, and frontier playbooks from the teams shipping across the Mediterranean, capped by a live competition for a $1,000,000 investment prize.
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One day of keynotes, panels, and a live pitch contest for $1M.
[ Features ]
Why you should join the event.
One high-signal day built for the people moving first across the Mediterranean startup ecosystem.
Live Startup Pitches
Founders pitch on stage to a room of investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders.
$1M Investment Prize
The winning startup earns a $1,000,000 investment prize and a spot at the global finals.
World-Class Networking
Connect with founders, investors, and operators across the Mediterranean ecosystem.
Beachfront Venue
Cypria Maris Hotel on the Paphos coast - a premium setting for a premium day.
Road to San Francisco
The official Cyprus road to the Startup World Cup, the #1 startup competition in the world.
Live Judge Feedback
Get real-time feedback from judges who have built, funded, and scaled breakout startups.
[ The Competition ]
Win Cyprus. Then take on the world.
Startup Island is the Cyprus regional of the Startup World Cup - the #1 startup competition in the world. The winning team flies to San Francisco to compete against regional champions from across the globe for a $1,000,000 investment prize.
Investment Prize
$1,000,000
Global Finals
San Francisco
World Ranking
#1 Startup Competition in the World
[ Who Should Attend ]
Built for the people moving first.
Startup Island is designed for the founders, builders, and backers shaping the next wave of Mediterranean startups.
Startup Founders & CEOs
Product & Engineering Leaders
Investors & Venture Capitalists
Operators & Go-To-Market Leads
[ Trusted By / Partners ]
Powered by the leaders of the island's startup ecosystem.
We partner with the platforms, funds, and companies driving the startup world forward.
Sponsors
Partners
[ Venue ]
Cypria Maris Hotel, Paphos
Join us at the Cypria Maris Hotel, a beachfront venue on the Paphos coast.
[ Secure Your Seat ]
Be in the room where Cyprus' next champion is crowned.
Tickets are limited. Join us March 5, 2027 for a day of keynotes, panels, and a live startup competition - with the winner heading to San Francisco for a $1,000,000 investment prize.
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