DEMO Day 2025: A Groundbreaking Startup and Investor Event at AUB Mediterraneo, Paphos

Paphos, Cyprus – April 3, 2025 – The American University of Beirut  Mediterraneo (AUB Mediterraneo) hosted DEMO Day 2025, a premier startup and investor gathering in Cyprus, bringing together top startups, investors, and industry leaders to shape the future of entrepreneurship. The event offered a platform for startups to showcase their ideas and for investors to discover high-potential ventures.

Organized by Octopus Capital and Crowdbase, with AUB Mediterraneo Innovation Center and AUB iPark as key partners, DEMO Day 2025 featured startup pitches, keynote talks, panel discussions, networking sessions, and an exhibition area. An awards ceremony also honored outstanding innovations, providing attendees the opportunity to connect with investors, mentors, and industry leaders.

Yiannis Ioannou, Managing Director of Octopus Capital, said: “This event marks a new era for the startup scene in Cyprus, offering unprecedented access to investment and collaboration opportunities.”

Dr. Wassim el Hajj, Rector of AUB Mediterraneo, added: “At AUB Mediterraneo, we are proud to host DEMO Day 2025, an event that underscores our commitment to driving innovation and supporting the region’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. This collaboration is a perfect example of how academia and industry can come together to shape the future of entrepreneurship.”

Dr. Yousif Asfour, AUB Chief Innovation and Transformation Officer noted: “Innovation flourishes where bold ideas meet the right opportunities. DEMO Day 2025 is more than a showcase—it’s a launchpad for transforming visionary concepts into real-world impact. At AUB, we are committed to building an ecosystem where entrepreneurs and investors connect, collaborate, and shape the future together.”