National Bank of Greece participates in INSPIRE 2026 festival

The National Bank of Greece (NBG) concluded its participation in the INSPIRE 2026 Entrepreneurial Festival, which took place in Nicosia on October 7 and 8. For the second consecutive year, the bank served as the Stage Sponsor of the Startup Stage, aiming to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and international outreach within the Cypriot ecosystem.

A key highlight of the event was the "Innovation Cyprus 2.0" initiative, hosted at the NBG Administrative Building in Nicosia on October 7. The gathering brought together representatives from government, the business and academic sectors, venture capital firms, and international technology organizations. The participants discussed the critical intersection of research, technology, and finance, emphasizing the necessity of connecting these fields to transform innovative ideas into viable business ventures with long-term economic and social impact.

Through established programs like NBG Business Seeds and the broader "Innovation Cyprus" framework, the National Bank continues its efforts to create collaborative bridges between stakeholders. This ongoing commitment is designed to foster a more sustainable and growth-oriented entrepreneurial landscape, ensuring that new ventures have the necessary institutional support to scale successfully in the modern economy.