Cyprus AI platform in talks with universities to bridge graduate-employment gap

Business aieducationtechnologyTop Newsuniversities Cyprus AI platform in talks with universities to bridge graduate-employment gap Michalis Sennekis Relevant News Cyprus AI platform in talks with universities to bridge graduate-employment gap 3 July 2026 Why Europe want to break up with Big Tech? 3 July 2026 Things to do on Friday, July 3 3 July 2026 Daniel Zambartas 3 July 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Cyprus-based AI recruitment platform Kyprium is in talks with universities across the island to help connect graduates with employers, as it seeks to expand its user base and reach 200 companies by the end of the year. The founder of the company, Michalis Sennekis, has spoken to en.philenews about what Kyprium can do and how he is planning to grow it. How it works Kyprium uses AI to support both employers and jobseekers during recruitment. For employers, it scans applicants’ CVs and assigns each candidate a match score out of 100, based mainly on skills and experience, as well as location and availability. It also highlights each applicant’s strengths and gaps to help employers compare candidates more quickly, while leaving the final hiring decision to the employer. Job advertisements can also be automatically translated into English, Greek and Russian to reach a wider pool of applicants. “The final decision and picking the right candidate is theirs, but it’s our job to give them the tools to make that decision faster,” Senekkis explained. For candidates, the platform shows how closely their CV matches a vacancy before they apply, allowing them to decide whether the role is suitable. Users can browse relevant jobs through a swipe-style interface, use AI tools to improve their CVs and cover letters, access salary guidance based on similar roles and locations, and practice for interviews through role-specific questions. “We prepare them for the whole process: before they apply, during the application, and after they apply to a role,” the founder added. How they make sure the tech is reliable We all know AI can make mistakes. Every time we use it, we are reminded of that underneath the search bar. Hiring decisions can have a major impact on both employers and applicants, leaving little room for error. So how does Kyprium ensure that its AI-driven matching system is accurate and reliable when helping employers assess candidates? Senekkis explains that the technology is built on transparency, human oversight, and continuous validation. He said: “Every AI-generated insight — whether a CV score or a job match — is labeled as a recommendation, not a decision, ensuring employers and candidates retain full control. We use a clear, five-point scoring rubric so results are explainable rather than opaque. “Our systems are designed with narrow, market-specific prompts to minimize error, and we regularly audit outputs through edge-function monitoring and security scans. We also comply with the EU AI Act by disclosing when AI is in use and maintaining human review at every critical step. “ Working with universities Kyprium is in discussions with universities in Cyprus to help bridge the gap between graduates and the labour market. Senekkis described the struggle many students face leave university without clear guidance on preparing a CV, writing a cover letter or approaching an interview, even experiencing it first hand himself. “We’re currently liaising with all the Cyprus universities to be their platform and connection with the graduates. “Some of them do not even have their own platform to connect graduates with the labour market. Creating that link could bring real value to the job market. “Our plan is to become established in Cyprus and have 200 companies on board by the end of the year, alongside strong sign-ups from universities. Because of how the platform works, we need both a substantial number of registered companies and enough candidates using it, so employers receive the right volume of CVs and candidates have suitable roles to apply for. “That is the aim by the end of the year: to build the right balance of candidates and employers before taking the next step beyond Cyprus.” Lessons from building a business Asked about the biggest lessons he has learned as a founder, Sennekis said building a business required resilience and working with the right team. He said: “There is no straightforward path. You will always get a ‘no’ — maybe two in one day — and feel disappointed, but you have to keep going. There is no manual telling you what comes next. You have to keep exploring, rethink your strategy when something does not work, and have the right partners around you.” Why Cyprus and what’s next Sennekis said Cyprus had provided a strong starting point for Kyprium, pointing to the island’s growing technology sector and employers’ increasing use of AI in their daily operations. This made AI recruitment tools easier to introduce locally. This is reflected in the progress the company has made in a short amount of time. Kyprium went live in March and currently has nearly 300 registered candidates, more than 30 companies on the platform and 550 live job listings, according to Sennekis. While the company has ambitions to expand beyond Cyprus, its immediate focus remains on building a strong enough network of employers and jobseekers locally. Read more: The great student swap: Why Cyprus is increasingly drawing foreign students for university Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Why Europe want to break up with Big Tech? 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