Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou awards 200,000 euros to young Cypriot entrepreneurs

On November 10, 2026, the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation held its fourth annual 'Stelios Awards for Young Entrepreneurs in Cyprus' ceremony at its headquarters on Markou Drakou 5 in Nicosia. Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, founder of the easy family of brands, awarded a total of 200,000 euros to three winning business groups to support innovation, creativity, and business development within the country.

The first prize of 100,000 euros was awarded to Elena Kourtis, Giorgos Theofanous, and Nikolas Gavriil, the founders of the company Nomads Properties. The initiative, now in its fourth year, aims to provide financial leverage to the next generation of Cypriot entrepreneurs, enabling them to expand their operations and capitalize on new market opportunities.

This award program is part of an ongoing philanthropic effort by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou to foster a culture of entrepreneurship in Cyprus. By recognizing successful business models, the foundation seeks to provide a professional springboard for young talent. The event concluded with the distribution of the funds to the selected winners, marking the continuation of the foundation's annual commitment to local business growth.