‘Gen Y’ Innovation Network launched at the offices of Mishcon de Reya in London, with Guest of Honour, Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Cyprus, Natasa Pilides. “Our purpose and our mission is to create a strong and active network of young talent, and to build bridges, in the world of business and enterprise, between generations and between the United Kingdom and Cyprus.” Peter Droussiotis, Chairman, UKCEC.

The Network has been created to encourage and nurture innovation, collaboration and entrepreneurship amongst the next generation of UK Cypriot business and professional people, both within the UK and between the UK and Cyprus.

The aim of the network is to bring together young UK-based Cypriots (and non-Cypriots with close connections to or an interest in Cyprus) from the professions, commerce, finance, industry, the Arts and academia, offering members the following key benefits:

• Networking opportunities with Cypriot and non-Cypriot peers across a broad range of industries and business interests;

• Access to exclusive events organised by the UKCEC, EPISTEME and the ‘Gen Y’ Innovation network;

• Take advantage of professional development opportunities, including career-focused seminars;

• Leverage connections and mentorship opportunities from UKCEC members at the top of their field;

• Support UKCEC objectives through specific enterprise projects relating to the UK Cypriot community and bilateral trade and collaboration between the UK and Cyprus.