In light of the recent wildfires that have impacted communities in Cyprus, TechIsland began an internal outreach effort to raise funds in support of both immediate relief and long-term recovery. 50+ companies have already committed to contributing to this collective cause, as well as several individuals working in the tech sector.

The response has been immense and deeply moving, showcasing the tech ecosystem’s strong willingness to support the island and those affected.

What began as an emergency fundraising initiative quickly evolved into a broader vision. As the situation unfolded, it became clear that the increasing frequency and severity of wildfires—exacerbated by climate change—require more than short-term aid. They demand systemic, future-focused solutions.

As such, TechIsland is planning to allocate the raised funds through a private initiative centered around three main pillars: fire protection and prevention, monitoring and early warning, and meeting the immediate needs of affected communities. To this end, the association is currently working closely with experts, local communities, and relevant authorities to ensure that all actions are impactful, sustainable, and address both urgent and long-term needs. 

On behalf of TechIsland, the Chairman of the association and General Manager of Wargaming, Valentinos Polykarpou stated: “At TechIsland, our mission is to drive positive change for Cyprus. The response from our community has been truly humbling, and I want to personally thank every company and individual for their kind contribution. Climate-driven threats can no longer be treated as isolated emergencies. Strengthening Cyprus’ resilience requires collective, sustained effort—and that is why we decided to take a step in that direction.”

The spirit of solidarity and foresight was echoed by representatives from companies participating in this effort:

Ugne Buraciene, Group CEO of payabl. and Board Member of TechIsland mentioned: "Cyprus is more than just where our headquarters are, it’s home. The devastation caused by the wildfires is heartbreaking, and we feel a deep responsibility to support our community in this time of need. Through TechIsland, we’re proud to stand alongside other members of the tech ecosystem to offer real help to those affected and to contribute to rebuilding what was lost."

“This is a moment for the private sector to demonstrate leadership beyond business. I’m proud to see so many tech companies coming together once again to make a difference. It’s our duty to help build a safer, stronger future for the island we call home. Initiatives like this show what’s possible when we act collectively, not just to respond, but to create lasting impact,” added Alexey Gubarev, Co-founder and Board Member of TechIsland.

Aleksandr Vasekin, CEO of Adtech Holdings mentioned “Witnessing the devastation caused by the recent wildfires, we feel compelled to stand with those affected and support prepare for the future. Through the collective effort led by TechIsland, we’re joining in with responsibility and solidarity—offering support to those in need and investing in the recovery and resilience of the local community.”

“In moments like this, we’re reminded not only of life’s fragility, but of the deep responsibility we carry as part of this community. Cyprus has become home to many of us at RoboMarkets, and we stand in solidarity with those affected by the fire—offering our support with both compassion and action,” shared Vitaly Avtaykin, Managing Director of RoboMarkets. 

TechIsland extends its sincere gratitude to everyone, both companies and individuals, who have committed to this effort, among others: 

Wargaming

Exness

payabl.

GDEV

RoboMarkets

Embria

Alexey Gubarev

Oleg Netepenko

Mayflower

AdTech Holding

MY.Games

FunCorp

Parimatch

SayGames

CyantArb

Brickworks Games

BrainRocket

Simple Life

InDrive

Muse Group

Quonota Investments

KAMAGAMES

Centro Holding

TheSoul Publishing 

Finom

Playkot and Alexander Pavlov

Sergey Tokarev

GamesUp42

Plata

Municorn

Yuriy Mazzanik

Adsterra

Nikolai Katorzhnov

Destream

Aleph

TangoMe

SOFTSWISS

Mellow

Space 307

Sumsub

WM Games

Nexxie Group

Pavetra 

Selzy

Verv

Finery Markets

EnergyIntel

Aitarget

Onelight Apps

TECHNOMELETI

Further details about the initiative will be announced in the coming weeks. Any company interested in supporting this vision is welcome to express interest at hello@thetechisland.org.