Nicosia: In a significant move to bolster bilateral cooperation, Cyprus and Greece have launched a new joint funding initiative aimed at enhancing research, innovation, and the adoption of advanced technologies. The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) of Cyprus and Greece’s General Secretariat for Research and Innovation (GSRI) have announced the £2 million funding call under the European Partnerships Programme.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the programme offers funding of up to £100,000 to facilitate and support collaboration between Greek and Cypriot research organizations and businesses. This initiative is designed to promote projects that align with the Smart Specialisation Strategy, focusing on areas such as digital technologies, agri-food, marine and maritime ecosystems, renewable energy, and health.
The funding call requires the formation of a Transnational Network, which must include at least one research organization and one enterprise from each participating country. This strategic collabo
ration is co-funded by the Republic of Cyprus and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), as part of the Cohesion Policy Programme ‘THALIA 2021-2027’.
Interested parties must submit their proposals by the 27th of February 2025 via the RIF IRIS portal. The initiative represents a significant step towards strengthening ties between Cyprus and Greece through shared technological and innovative advancements.