Cypriot enterprises can apply for trade fair sponsorship in 2026 with a state pavilion

The Federation of Employers and Industrialists (OEB) announced that the Council of Ministers approved a new De Minimis Sponsorship Scheme on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The scheme supports Cypriot companies participating in foreign trade fairs during 2026, with the Ministry of Finance providing a state pavilion.

The scheme has a budget of €1,700,000 for 2026. It is open to businesses, producer groups, and organizations recognized by the competent authority, active in processing and/or marketing of industrial and agricultural products, as well as related service sectors. The aim is to enhance the international presence of Cypriot companies, increase exports, and penetrate global markets.

The Ministry clarifies that it does not commit to participation if there are insufficient applicants or if the budget is not approved.

Participating trade fairs include:

• Industrial products constructions in Athens, Greece (08-10/05/2026)
• GULFOOD in Dubai, UAE (26-30/01/2026)
• PROWEIN in Düsseldorf, Germany (15-17/03/2026)
• SIAL in Paris, France (17-21/10/2026)
• Fruit Logistica in Berlin, Germany (04-06/02/2026)

Application forms and the information guide are available via the electronic link titled “Sponsorship Scheme for the organization of state pavilions in the field of processing and marketing of products 2026”.

Interested applicants can contact the YEEB at the following phone numbers: 22867268, 22867192, 22867209, and 22867289.

Applications can be submitted in person, by registered mail, or by private courier from November 28, 2025, to December 19, 2025, to:

Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry
Trade Service
Product Trade Promotion
Branch Andrea Araouzou 6, 1421
Nicosia, Cyprus

Applications received after December 19, 2025, will be considered overdue and will not be processed.