Aliki, Author at European Office Of Cyprus

University of Thessaly: Circular Mindsets For Sustainable Small Tourism

July 3, 2023

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the University of Thessaly (ECE), and specifically the Creative Technologies Learning Lab (http://cttl.e-ce.uth.gr) research group, develops digital vocational education and training interventions for the circular and green transition in tourism. The action contributes to broader efforts to tackle climate change through environmentally responsible practices in the economy. …

The Cyprus University of Technology: Final Event for the Research Project “BalkanMed Gazelle” in Cyprus

July 4, 2023July 3, 2023

The Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) successfully hosted the final event of the BalkanMed Gazelle programme on June 1, 2023. The event showcased the achievements and innovations of the project, marking the completion of an initiative that has led to the development of the startup ecosystem in the Balkans and the Mediterranean region. The event …

The Cyprus University of Technology: The Cyprus University of Technology and the research center “Heraclitus” participated in the project “Bricks made of words”

July 3, 2023

The Cyprus University of Technology and the research center “Heraclitus” participated in the project “Bricks made of words”. In this project, which is co-funded by the Europe for Citizens program, four undergraduate students from the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management actively participated. They had the opportunity to travel to five countries that organized a …

EIC Accelerator – increase in number of proposals submitted under June cut-off

June 27, 2023

The EIC Accelerator cut-off closed on 21 June 2023 with 648 full proposals submitted. This marks an increase compared to the previous cut-offs in January and March 2023 (respectively 476 and 551 full proposals submitted). This also follows the switch in the application platform that took place on 2 June 2023. Applicants come from 34 …

European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency and European Patent Office deepen their cooperation to support innovation ecosystem in Europe

June 27, 2023

The European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Innovation Council (EIC) haven taken a further step to deepen their cooperation by jointly supporting the development of breakthrough technologies and the innovation ecosystem in Europe. EPO President António Campinos and Jean-David Malo, Director of the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), in charge of …

Frontier research, a key ingredient for achieving sustainable food systems

June 27, 2023

More than one hundred projects funded by the European Research Council (ERC) since 2007 have addressed the need for sustainable and future-proof food production and consumption, according to a report published by the ERC. The document maps ERC-funded research, all driven by scientific curiosity, in ten key areas of the EU’s Food 2030 research and …

Commission invites Member States to contribute to a collection of 3D-digitised cultural heritage assets

June 27, 2023

The European Commission has just launched the ‘Twin it! 3D for Europe’s culture’ campaign and invited the 27 EU Ministries of Culture to select and submit one 3D digitised cultural heritage asset to the common European data space for cultural heritage, deployed by the Europeana initiative. The aim is to accelerate the use and re-use …

Data for decision-makers: Sinay raises €5M thanks to BlueInvest support

June 26, 2023

Sinay is a French start-up specialised in maritime data solutions. It transforms complex maritime data into easily understandable indicators that decision-makers can use to address environmental challenges. With the support of the EU BlueInvest Readiness Assistance Programme, Sinay has successfully refined its strategy and business plan and attracted investors. In May 2023, Sinay achieved a …

The European Union and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) sign a Letter of Intent to join forces on the implementation of the AU-EU Innovation Agenda

June 26, 2023

The 19th of June the Commission, on behalf of the European Union, and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) signed a “Letter of Intent” (LoI) expressing their willingness to cooperate on the implementation of the African Union (AU) – European Union (EU) Innovation Agenda. The signing ceremony took place in the margins of the High-Level …

European prize for women innovators launched

June 26, 2023

The prize celebrates the women entrepreneurs behind Europe’s most groundbreaking innovations and is open to the MSCA community. The European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) have launched a new call for applications for the European prize for women innovators. About the prize The prize celebrates the women entrepreneurs behind …