The EU leads in virtual worlds research and has the capacity to attract seed funding but faces challenges in venture capital and market growth. Since the launch of the EU strategy to lead on Web 4.0 and virtual worlds, adopted in July 2023, the European Commission has launched a structured approach to monitor the Virtual Worlds …
The European Innovation Council (EIC) Board has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing gender equality across Europe’s innovation ecosystem, calling for stronger action across the sector. Despite improvements, systemic gender disparities persist across the innovation landscape. Women represent 42% of STEM graduates in the EU but hold fewer than 25% of leadership roles, secure significantly less …
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 …
Nicosia gains international recognition in fDi Intelligence’s “European Cities and Regions of the Future 2025” ranking, confirming its role as an emerging hub of innovation and entrepreneurship. The Cypriot capital is ranked among recognised European cities such as Oxford (UK), Leeds (Austria) and Geneva (Switzerland), strengthening its position on the international investment map. 2nd place …
Apply before 15 March to join an expert group connected to HEInnovate, a tool of the European Strategy for Universities. A new HEInnovate expert group HEInnovate will create a new group of experts with the mission to enhance innovation and entrepreneurship in higher education, in line with the new political priorities of the European Commission. The new HEInnovate …
This recognition will allow MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships applicants to seek alternative funding for their excellent projects. The European Commission awarded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Seal of Excellence certificates to 2,939 applicants under the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2024 call. These applicants submitted excellent proposals but did not receive funding due to insufficient budget. The proposals that received …
The Nicosia General Hospital has installed a new state-of-the-art angiograph in the Interventional and Neurointerventional Radiology Section of the Radiology Department of the Nicosia General Hospital, at the State Health Services Organisation (SHSO).This is the PhilipsAzurion Biplane System, a state-of-the-art dual tube angiograph, which significantly upgrades the capabilities of the department. Advantages of the new …
The Commission has adopted the fifth annual Work Programme under the European Defence Fund (EDF), allocating over €1 billion to defence collaborative research and development projects. With the 2025 EDF Work Programme, the Commission unlocks significant additional funding to support the development of critical defence technologies and capabilities. The Work Programme allocates around €100 million each …
The Commission has launched a new Biotech and Biomanufacturing Hub to support companies – particularly start-ups and SMEs – in bringing innovative products to the EU market and increase their competitiveness. The Hub will also help companies identify the support available to them at EU level and how to access this support to help them to expand and grow. …
Aiming to strengthen collaboration in the fields of research and innovation, the ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence and the Open University of Cyprus (OUC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The Memorandum was signed on January 27, 2025, by Professor Diofantos Hadjimitsis, CEO of the ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence, and Professor Stavros Stavrou, Rector of OUC. …