The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) wishes to inform you of the upcoming presentation of the New Tax Reform of Cyprus, which will take place in Athens on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the B&M Theocharakis Foundation Amphitheatre.

The event is part of the established series “Business Presentations of the Cypriot Economy in Greece ” and is held under the auspices of the Embassy of Cyprus in Greece and the CCCI.

The event aims to provide the Greek business and investment community with comprehensive and reliable information regarding:

• The changes made to the Cyprus Tax System, effective as of January 1, 2026
• The new regulations, requirements, and opportunities arising for companies and investments from Greece
• The tax advantages and business benefits created by the reform

Furthermore, the goal is to strengthen cross-border collaborations through direct contact between Cypriot businesses and Greek economic stakeholders.
Key presentations will be delivered by the Commissioner of Taxation.
Additionally, law firms, audit and financial firms, and other industry specialists are offered the opportunity (for a fee) to deliver a 15-minute presentation of their services in light of the new tax changes and gain exposure to the event’s audience.

Businesses interested in a presentation must contact the organising company, FMW Financial Media Way, by February 20, 2026, to make the necessary arrangements.

Businesses simply wishing to attend the event should also contact the organiser directly: Tel.: +357 22 342005, Email: info@fmw.com.cy

Due to a limited number of seats, priority will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.

Detailed informational material is attached (below PDF), including the agenda, program, participation options for businesses, and available sponsorship opportunities.

PDF – Presentation of the Cypriot Economy in Greece New Tax Reform

The Enterprise Europe Network would like to share an exciting funding opportunity for women-led deep-tech startups in the GreenTech, AgriTech, and ClimateTech sectors under the WE-RISE Open Call 2.

What is WE-RISE Open Call 2?
WE-RISE (Women Entrepreneurs in Renewable, Innovative, and Sustainable Enterprises) is a Horizon Europe-funded initiative designed to empower women-led startups developing innovative and sustainable technological solutions in key green and climate sectors.

The second open call aims to select and support 20 women-led tech startups from EU Member States and Horizon Europe associated countries, with emphasis on those from moderate and emerging innovator regions, including Cyprus.

Key Features of the Open Call

• Application period: 4 December 2025 – 12 February 2026, 17:00 CET.
• Total budget: €600,000.
• Selected startups: 20 women-led deep-tech companies in GreenTech, AgriTech, and ClimateTech.
• Focus: Deep-tech solutions with environmental impact and strong growth potential.

Support and Funding Structure

The programme includes two phases:
Phase 1 – Nurture (Strategy & Empowerment):

• A 3-month intensive support programme.
• Each selected startup receives a grant of €5,000 to support strategic planning, participation in exhibitions, fairs, and investor meetings.
• Startups benefit from specialised training, business coaching, peer learning, and development of a Strategic Action Plan (SAP).

Phase 2 – Bloom (Acceleration):

• Up to 10 startups from Phase 1 will be selected for acceleration.
• Each will receive a grant of €50,000 to boost product development, market expansion, investor engagement, and strategic growth activities.

Eligibility Criteria (Summary)
To apply for WE-RISE Open Call 2, startups must:

• Be women-led, with leadership positions such as CEO, CTO, or CSO held by a woman.
• Operate in the GreenTech, AgriTech, or ClimateTech sectors.
• Develop advanced deep-tech solutions with clear sustainability impact.
• Be legally established in an EU Member State or a Horizon Europe associated country before 1 January 2025.
• Preferential selection is given to startups established in moderate and emerging innovator countries (e.g., Bulgaria, Cyprus, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain).
• Meet at least one transversal requirement, such as having achieved product-market fit (TRL 6–8) or having raised minimum public/private funding of €300,000.

How to Apply
Eligible startups should:

1. Create a profile on the EuroQuity platform.
2. Join the WE-RISE Greenhouse Community.
3. Complete and submit the WE-RISE Open Call 2 application in English before the deadline.

Apply and find more details HERE.

For any additional questions, you may contact us via email at eency@ccci.org.cy

We would like to inform you that Sicindustria, in cooperation with Enterprise Europe Network, Agrifood Sector Group, and sponsored by Unioncamere Sicilia (Union of the Chambers of Sicily) are organizing SiciliaWine 2026.

This match-making event brings together Sicilian producers and international buyers of wine, olive oil and grains/flour.

This is a unique opportunity to generate new business contacts in a time and cost-efficient way! Meetings will take place in a dedicated area and will be arranged in advance HERE.

Event Details

• Location: Chiusa Sclafani
• Date: 20-23/03/2026
• Registration Deadline: 09/03/2026

Who can participate?

• International Buyers: Importers, purchase managers from large scale distribution, distributors, agents, supermarkets, Ho.Re.Ca. representatives, delicatessen/specialty food retailers, organic and natural food stores, commercial catering/food service, corporate event catering companies, fast food chain, coffee shops and bars chains, online food retailing services, wholesalers and others.
• Sicilian Producers

Hosted Buyers Program
Selected buyers can benefit from a 100% free travel and accommodation which includes the following costs:

• Return tickets to/from Sicily
• Accommodation (3 nights in a 4* hotel)
• Transfer from/to airport
• Working lunch during the B2B meetings
• Support in the organisation of the company visits
• Full assistance from the organisation before, during and after the event

Applications will be evaluated individually and approved by Sicindustria and the Union of the Chambers of Sicily following these criteria: registration date; turnover; year of establishment, products of interest, turnover; capacity of purchase.

**Participating buyers must have capacity of decision in their companies.

For more information and/or registration, click HERE.

For any additional information or questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 22889749 / 69 / 66 or via email at eency@ccci.org.cy

PDF – Circular for SicilyonWine2026

The Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus invites Cypriot SMEs to participate in the upcoming informative webinars organised by the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation, an initiative funded by the European Union.

As part of the “About Japan” webinar series, the EU-Japan Centre will host free online sessions in January 2026, offering sector-specific insights into key Japanese markets and practical guidance for European businesses.

Learn more here : PDF – Free Webinar for SMEs: ABOUT JAPAN – Unlock Japan’s Market Potential

We would like to inform you that the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry has developed a Digital One Stop Shop service for Renewable Energy Sources for the Energy Upgrade of Buildings.

This digital service/platform is currently operating on a pilot basis and aims to support property owners, professionals, and interested stakeholders by providing:

• Centralised, reliable, and up-to-date information on technical measures, technologies, and best practices
• Access to available financing tools and grant schemes
• Guidance on the proper implementation of energy upgrade interventions
• Enhanced transparency and accessibility to relevant procedures and services
• The ability to design a comprehensive building energy upgrade programme, including a renovation roadmap (step-by-step deep renovation)

The Energy Service invites interested parties to visit the platform, make use of it within the framework of its pilot operation, and submit their comments and suggestions, which are expected to contribute substantially to its final configuration and improvement.
Comments and observations should be submitted by 20/02/2026 to the following email address: kpigiotis@meci.gov.cy.

The digital service is available at the following link:
https://bfu.meci.gov.cy/el/energiaki-anavathmisi-ktirion/

PDF – Digital Platform for the Energy Upgrade of Buildings