Cyprus: Cyprus aims to strengthen its participation in European innovation networks and make better use of tools such as the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), Deputy Minister to the President Irene Piki said on Monday. Piki was speaking during a meeting with a delegation of the EIT Governing Board.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the meeting focused on EIT's presence and activities in Cyprus, including the EIT Community Hub, and on ways to better connect research, education, and entrepreneurship. The discussions revolved around creating stronger links between research and the market to turn knowledge into commercial results, investments, and jobs. Both parties exchanged views on cooperation in areas like artificial intelligence, the digital transition, climate technologies, sustainable development, and modern skills.
Piki emphasized that strengthening innovation and technological development is a key part of government policy aimed at transforming the Cypriot economy into a more productive and outward-looking growth model. The press release highlighted that the meeting took place as the government is promoting initiatives to bolster Cyprus' innovation ecosystem, including AI and supercomputing infrastructure and international cooperation in advanced sectors.
Both sides expressed readiness to further strengthen cooperation, aiming to expand opportunities for Cyprus' research and business community.