Nicosia, Cyprus. The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Cyprus has invited local small and medium-sized enterprises and startups to participate in the MWC Open Innovation Challenge 2026. The international business matchmaking event is organised by ACCIÓ.
Event organisers and local coordination
The event is organised by ACCIÓ, a department of the Catalan Government’s Ministry of Enterprise and Labour. The invitation was circulated in Cyprus by the local chamber of commerce, which serves as the coordinator of EEN on the island.
Purpose and participation formats
The initiative aims to bring together corporates, investors, and technology providers to co-create solutions for real-world technological needs within the framework of the MWC and 4YFN Barcelona congress. Participants can choose physical attendance, online participation, or a hybrid format depending on their availability and business goals.
Onsite and online meeting schedule
Physical B2B meetings are scheduled from March 2, 2026, to March 5, 2026, at the 4YFN Congress in Barcelona, at the ACCIÓ stand in Hall 8. These onsite sessions will be held exclusively between the corporates owning the challenges and the technology providers offering potential solutions.
Online B2B meetings for participants unable to travel to Spain will be held via the b2match platform from March 9, 2026, to March 13, 2026.
Costs and matchmaking support
Participation in the challenge is free of charge. Attendees will receive a personalised meeting agenda designed to match their technological skills and interests.
Will you participate onsite, online, or in a hybrid format?
