Ivan Sotiriadis

Commission approves up to €6.9 billion of State aid by seven Member States for the third Important Project of Common European Interest in the hydrogen value chain

The Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a third Important Project of Common European Interest (‘IPCEI’) to support hydrogen infrastructure. This IPCEI is expected to boost the supply of renewable hydrogen, thereby reducing dependency on natural gas and helping to achieve the objectives of the European Green Deal and the REPowerEU Plan. The project, called “IPCEI Hy2Infra”, was …

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Submissions open for Erasmus+ Virtual Exchanges (EVE) 2024 call for proposals

The Erasmus+ Virtual Exchanges (EVE) 2024 call was opened for submission on 5 December 2023 on the Funding & Tender Opportunities Portal (FTOP). Please refer to Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2024 for the call deadline and further information. Virtual exchanges in higher education and youth are online people-to-people activities that promote intercultural dialogue and soft skills’ development. They make it possible …

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Digital Services Act starts applying to all online platforms in the EU

On 17 February, the Digital Services Act (DSA), the EU’s landmark rulebook that aims to make the online environment safer, fairer and more transparent, started applying to all online intermediaries in the EU. Under the DSA, EU users are better protected against illegal goods and content and have their rights upheld on online platforms where …

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Nicosia Municipality: Google for Startups, NVO Lab, and GDCy launch the LVLUP Accelerator for Ambitious Companies

The gaming sector is a thriving sector in the IT industry in Cyprus. Recognising its huge potential, Google for Startups, NVO Lab and GDCy have joined forces to present the LVLUP Accelerator programme. This programme is designed to support new Cypriot gaming studios and startups, fostering their growth while attracting gaming businesses to Cyprus. The …

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Cyprus University of Technology: CUT and PwC Foundation join forces to promote Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the framework of EUt+

The Cyprus University of Technology (CUT), as a member of the European University of Technology (EUt+), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the PwC Foundation, in the context of strengthening its cooperation with local business organisations. The Memorandum establishes a framework for cooperation aimed at developing joint actions in areas of common interest, with …

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Open University of Cyprus: “Advances in Biofuels Production, Optimization and Applications”: New collective volume co-edited by Associate Professor Antonis Zorpas

In an era of energy crisis and consolidated attempts to find alternative energy resources, processes for the production of biofuels come back to the fore. The collective volume entitled “Advances in Biofuels Production, Optimization and Applications“, co-edited by Antonis Zorpas, Associate Professor in the Master’s programme “Environmental Conservation and Management” of the Open University of …

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The University of Limassol Proudly Partners with AMMITEC: Advancing Education and Innovation in the Maritime Sector

The University of Limassol has announced its partnership with AMMITEC, a distinguished non-profit scientific organisation dedicated to uniting IT and Technology Professionals within the global shipping industry. This partnership represents a significant stride towards fostering education, innovation, and professional development, particularly in the realms of digital transformation and cybersecurity. Through this collaboration, the University of …

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