Europe’s businesses, from factories to start-ups, will spend less time on administrative work and compliance and more time innovating and scaling-up, thanks to the European Commission’s new digital package. This initiative opens opportunities for European companies to grow and to stay at the forefront of technology while at the same time promoting Europe’s highest standards of fundamental …
The European Commission published calls for projects to award EU funds worth a total of just over €204 million to propel the deployment and take up of innovative digital technologies across Europe. The nine calls under the Digital Europe Programme focus on unlocking the potential of AI and big data, the completion of the Network of European Digital …
The University of Cyprus and the company Remedica signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the aim of developing joint actions in research, education and innovation, with an emphasis on areas such as pharmaceutical chemistry and green chemistry (development of sustainable and environmentally friendly chemical processes). The cooperation includes joint research projects that will enhance the …
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 …