Cyprus presents national strategy for artificial intelligence until 2032

On October 14, 2026, the Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Nikodimos Damianou, presented Cyprus's new national strategy for Artificial Intelligence (AI) titled "On our own terms: Cyprus and AI, 2032" at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit in Nicosia.

The strategic plan outlines the development of 16 flagship AI programs and the establishment of new public sector structures to integrate AI technologies. Beyond the public sector, the strategy focuses on enhancing workforce skills and fostering growth in five key economic sectors: financial services and fintech, tourism and hospitality, shipping, health, and legal and judicial services.

Damianou emphasized that Cyprus does not aim to compete with major global economies in large-scale AI development. Instead, the country intends to focus on the practical adoption and application of existing AI technologies to drive productivity, improve public service delivery, and increase national economic competitiveness. The initiative serves as a roadmap for the country to transition into a regional European hub for AI innovation by 2032.