On September 3, 2025, a delegation of the University of Cyprus and representatives of Sveučilište u Rijeci / University of Rijeka visited the University Computing Centre (SRCE) as part of the CoARA Boost project funded through the Horizon Europe programme. The aim of the project is to improve the practices of evaluating scientific activity at …
The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics announces its inclusion as a new partner in the European project PoCCardio (Personalised Medicine by using an Advanced Point-of-Care Tool for Stratified Treatment in High Risk Cardiovascular Patients), which aims to improve the prediction and prevention of myocardial infarctions. As part of the project, 1,800 patients with a …
The Republic of Korea has officially become the first Asian country to associate with Horizon Europe, the EU’s multibillion research and innovation programme. Korean researchers and organisations can now participate in several areas of the programme on equal terms with those for EU Member States. They will be able to join and lead international research consortia, …
The European Commission is investing over €7.3 billion through its newly adopted Horizon Europe work programme for 2025 to strengthen Europe’s research and innovation engine and global edge. In support of the digital transition, the work programme will foster research and innovation to make this decade Europe’s digital decade and lay the groundwork to ensure …
Horizon Europe, the EU’s flagship research and innovation programme for 2021-2027, is proving to be a major driver of economic and societal benefits. For every euro of costs to EU society, the programme is expected to generate up to six euros in benefits for EU citizens by 2045. In terms of economic growth, every euro of …
The Commission has taken a key step in advancing Europe’s technological leadership and sustainability goals by creating three new European Partnerships on advanced materials, textiles, and photovoltaics. Established under Horizon Europe, these partnerships will drive growth, sustainability and resilience, contributing to a strong, inclusive and globally competitive Europe. Identified as essential in the Horizon Europe Strategic Plan …
The European Commission has announced the results of the 2024 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) call for Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes (COFUND), part of the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation Horizon Europe. The European Commission will provide €104.8 million to fund 27 COFUND projects, 12 doctoral training programmes and 15 post-doctoral fellowship programmes of outstanding …
The University of Cyprus (UCY) is leading an ambitious Horizon Europe project, entitled “Twinning for Excellence in Floating Wind Turbines and Hydrogen Systems” (TETHYS), which brings together leading expertise from Italy, Denmark and Greece. The initiative aims to strengthen research and innovation capacity in wind energy systems from floating wind turbines, as well as in …
The European research project GuardAI (Enhancing Robustness and Security of Edge AI Standards for Safety-Critical Applications), funded by Horizon Europe and coordinated by the Research and Innovation Center of Excellence “KIOS” of the University of Cyprus, has officially started. The project aims to enhance the robustness, resilience and security of AI systems where data is …
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded its 2024 Consolidator Grants to 328 researchers across Europe. These grants, totalling €678 million, aim to support outstanding scientists and scholars as they establish their independent research teams and develop their most promising scientific ideas. The funding is provided through the EU’s Horizon Europe programme. Projects selected for …