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Cyprus IOAI Team Training

Train to represent Cyprus at the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI).

Officially accredited by the IOAI.

What is the IOAI?

The International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) is one of the newest global competitions in AI – and it has quickly become a major event.

Despite only being in its third edition, it’s already recognized for bringing together top AI talent and helping set global best practices. Winning a medal is a huge achievement for any school student.

Who can join?

School students

You must still be enrolled in school as of 2026.

Aged 13–20

You must be under 20 years old by the start of the IOAI (August 2026).

Living in Cyprus

Only students resident in the Republic of Cyprus are eligible.

Training schedule

2025–2026

The training program starts in October 2025 and runs for the duration of the academic year.

Why join?

IOAI is a prestigious olympiad

An IOAI diploma will open doors and make it easier to apply to the world’s top universities

Full scholarship from the JetBrains Foundation

Win a prize at IOAI, and you could earn a full scholarship to study for a Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence BSc at Neapolis University Pafos.

Meet like-minded people

Through participation in our training camps, you will have the opportunity to build a community of like-minded peers, form lasting friendships, and establish connections for life.

The camps are packed with learning – and fun! Expect stimulating study sessions and unforgettable memories.

JetBrains expertise

JetBrains has supported CS education for over 20 years – from school programmes to global competitions. Our experts also prepare school students for the IOI, IMO, and other competitions.

IOAI accreditation

JetBrains is the official IOAI coordinator in Cyprus and is responsible for selecting and training the national team.

How to apply

  1. Fill out a short application form.
  2. Join our open online classes.
  3. Top performers will be invited to the February camp!

Instructors

JetBrains team
Alexander Avdiushenko

I am a lecturer, researcher, and data scientist with over nine years of experience in data science, analysis, and educational programs for the tech industry. I love both machine learning and human learning.

NUP BSc student
Svyatoslav Suglobov

I am a medalist in international competitions and have authored several methodological guides and educational courses. I am currently pursuing a BSc in Computer Science and AI at Neopolis University Pafos.

CUB Master's student
Danila Biktimirov

I am a researcher specializing in Generative AI, Graph Representation Learning, and Bayesian methods, currently pursuing a Master’s degree at CUB in Bremen. I hold an academic background from HSE in Moscow and Neapolis University Pafos.

Project Coordinator in Education, JetBrains
Natalia Kitaeva

Organizer

Have any questions?

Get in touch with us at nup@jetbrains.com – we’re always happy to help!