Paphos 2.0 innovation competition concludes with awards for youth

On October 14, 2026, the final event of the "Paphos 2.0 – Youth Designing the Next Version of the City" innovation competition took place at the Attikon Cultural Multipurpose Centre in Paphos, Cyprus. The event was organized by the Paphos Municipal Youth Council as part of the Erasmus Days 2026 celebrations, with sponsorship provided by the Foundation for the Management of European Lifelong Learning Programmes (IDEK).

The competition targeted students and university pupils, challenging them to utilize emerging technologies and artificial intelligence to propose original solutions for local challenges and improve the quality of daily life in Paphos. During the final session, participating groups presented their projects. The organizers awarded cash prizes of up to €1,000 to the most outstanding teams to recognize their creativity, effort, and originality in applying technological innovation to urban issues.

This initiative serves as a platform for fostering youth engagement in urban planning through digital literacy and modern technological tools. The event highlighted the city's ongoing commitment to integrating artificial intelligence and innovation into its future development strategies.