Cyprus Joins the MIT MISTI Map:
Global Teaching Labs 2026 – A STEM Program for 15–18 yo
Be Part of the First-Ever MIT Experience in the Mediterranean
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Be Part of the First-Ever MIT Experience in the Mediterranean
Co-created and delivered by MIT students and trained Cypriot co-instructors, tailored to the local academic context.
MIT students will work alongside six senior students from partner universities who will be trained as co-instructors.
Up to 45 high school students (public & private K–12) and first-year university students will participate through a competitive selection process.
Integrating MIT’s teaching methods with the expertise of local universities and industry mentors.
Cyprus is rapidly emerging as the Mediterranean’s Silicon Valley:
Booming Tech Sector – Rapid IT growth with multinational firms setting up headquarters.
National Support – Backed by the Ministry of Education, TechIsland, and leading companies
Safety & Stability – A “Green Zone” country with full cultural openness.
Untapped Talent – Students eager for mentorship, innovation, and real-world skills
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University of Cyprus (Nicosia)
The academic powerhouse and research leader.
The academic powerhouse and research leader.
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Cyprus University of Technology (Limassol)
Hub of applied sciences and entrepreneurship.
Hub of applied sciences and entrepreneurship.
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Neapolis University
(Paphos)
Coastal center for cross-disciplinary learning.
The academic powerhouse and research leader.
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Lumio Private School (Paphos)
Cyprus’ first progressive school, innovating early STEM.
Cyprus’ first progressive school, innovating early STEM.
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Organisers:
JetBrainsGlobal software development leader, MIT program co-organizer, providing technical mentorship and curriculum expertise.
Global software development leader, MIT program co-organizer, providing technical mentorship and curriculum expertise.
KidIT CyprusGlobal software development leader, MIT program co-organizer, providing technical mentorship and curriculum expertise.
Cyprus’ leading family tech-education innovator, connecting MIT with schools, universities, and industry.
Legacy Partners:
payabl.Global software development leader, MIT program co-organizer, providing technical mentorship and curriculum expertise.
Fintech innovator offering next-gen global payment solutions.
ExnessGlobal software development leader, MIT program co-organizer, providing technical mentorship and curriculum expertise.
Global online multi-asset broker supporting innovation and education.
Catalyst Partner:
Under the Auspice of
Space 307Space307 is an international full-service FinTech company with a team of more than 280 software development and marketing experts.
TechIslandGlobal software development leader, MIT program co-organizer, providing technical mentorship and curriculum expertise.
The largest tech community in Cyprus, linking the program to 250+ member companies and media platforms.
JetBrains
Global software development leader, MIT program co-organizer, providing technical mentorship and curriculum expertise.
Global software development leader, MIT program co-organizer, providing technical mentorship and curriculum expertise.
Organiser
KidIT Cyprus
Cyprus’ leading family tech-education innovator, connecting MIT with schools, universities, and industry.
Cyprus’ leading family tech-education innovator, connecting MIT with schools, universities, and industry.
Organiser
payabl.
Fintech innovator offering next-gen global payment solutions.
Fintech innovator offering next-gen global payment solutions.
Legacy Partner
Exness
Global online multi-asset broker supporting innovation and education.
Global online multi-asset broker supporting innovation and education.
Legacy Partner
Space 307
Global online multi-asset broker supporting innovation and education.
Space307 is an international full-service FinTech company with a team of more than 280 software development and marketing experts.
The company is building a team of bright individualities, appreciating each other’s differences, while common values contribute to synergy.
Catalyst Partner
TechIsland
The largest tech community in Cyprus, linking the program to 250+ member companies and media platforms.
The largest tech community in Cyprus, linking the program to 250+ member companies and media platforms.
Under the Auspice of
Sept–Nov 2025
Student selection (high school and university), co-instructor recruitment.
Program refinement and instructor training.
Nov–Dec 2025
Jan 2026
4 weeks of immersive learning:
Week 1 – preparation week of coworking of MIT students with local students and mentors - Paphos (Neapolis University)
Week 2 – Paphos (Lumio Private School)
Week 3 – Nicosia (University of Cyprus)
Week 4 – Li4 weeks of immersive learning:massol (Cyprus University of Technology)
Feedback, outcome reporting, and planning for future editions.
Feb 2026
If you are a high school student in Cyprus (public or private) and want to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime learning experience, you can apply in two stages:
Fill in the online application form
Pass an interview
📧 Yulia Tarasova | yulia@kidit.pro | +357 99281452
