Following our previous information, the Cyprus Empoyers and Industrialists Federation (OEB) informs you that the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry (YEEB) has announced the extension of the deadline for submitting applications for participation with a state pavilion in the international exhibitions of technology, innovation and shipping for the year 2026, until October 10, 2025.
The exhibitions in which Cyprus will participate with a state pavilion are:
- GITEX GLOBAL 2026 – International Technology & Information Technology Exhibition, Dubai (UAE), December 7–11, 2026.
- BEYOND 2026 – Technology & Innovation Exhibition, Athens (Greece), 17–19 June 2026.
- SMM HAMBURG 2026 – Specialized Service Exhibition for the Maritime Industry, Hamburg (Germany), September 1–4, 2026.
New Data – Extension of the right to
participateIn addition, in the context of the “De Minimis” de minimis aid scheme, the Statistical Code of Economic Activity C 33.15 – Repair and maintenance of ships and boats , based on the NACE system, Rev. 2 of the EU.
This addition is expected to enhance the presence of Cypriot companies in the shipping sector at specialized international exhibitions and further promote Cyprus’ maritime expertise.
Applications
Applications for participation and the information guide are available at:
Announcement of Scheme for participation in service exhibitions with a state pavilion for the year 2026.
Applications can be submitted:
- By hand
- By post (registered mail)
- By private courier or by registered mail
by 10 October 2025.
Late applications (after 10/10/2025) will not be accepted. Priority will be given based on the date of submission to the Trade Office of the Ministry of Commerce of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
The announcement is listed in the link
Submission of applications for participation with a state pavilion in technology and shipping exhibitions for the year 2026.
We invite our members to take advantage of the extension and submit their application in time.
For more information and clarifications, you can contact Mr. Christos Evgeniou, Officer of the Ministry of Health, at 22867329 or cevgeniou@meci.gov.cy.
