Stelios Philanthropic Foundation 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 in Nicosia. Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, founder of the easy family of brands, awarded a total of 200,000 euros to three winning business teams to support their growth, innovation, and creative business initiatives.

The first prize of 100,000 euros was awarded to Elena Kourti, George Theofanous, and Nicolas Gabriel of Nomads Properties, a company specializing in the management and rental of luxury villas. The second prize of 60,000 euros went to Michalis Christodoulou, founder of MC Farm Solutions, a firm established in 2024 that provides modern automation technology for livestock farming. The third prize of 40,000 euros was given to the founders of DermLux, Therapon Constantinou, Andriana Constantinou, and Christos Karapatakis, who operate a medical aesthetics clinic chain.

The initiative serves to reward entrepreneurial boldness and provide financial assistance to promising enterprises. These awards have become an annual tradition, focusing on recognizing the next generation of business leaders in Cyprus across various sectors including tourism, agricultural technology, and medical services.