Organisers
Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy (DMRID) – Republic of Cyprus
The Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy is the government authority responsible for shaping and implementing Cyprus’ national strategy for research, innovation, and digital transformation. It promotes technological development, entrepreneurship, and the adoption of digital technologies across public administration, academia, and industry, aiming to position Cyprus as a regional hub for innovation and knowledge-based growth.
Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI)
The Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI) is a Centre of Excellence dedicated to research, innovation, and technology development in the marine and maritime sectors. Through multidisciplinary research centres and collaborations with academia and industry, CMMI works to advance sustainable “blue economy” solutions addressing challenges such as maritime digitalisation, marine ecosystems, robotics, and ocean governance.
Funding Acknowledgement
CMMI was established by the CMMI/MaRITeC-X project as a “Centre of Excellence in Marine and Maritime Research, Innovation and Technology Development” and has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement No. 857586; and matching funding from the Government of the Republic of Cyprus.
ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence
The ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence, based in Cyprus, is a leading research and innovation hub focused on Earth Observation, geospatial technologies, and space science. Operating as a Digital Innovation Hub, it integrates satellite data, remote sensing, and big data analytics to support applications in climate monitoring, disaster risk reduction, environmental management, and other areas relevant to the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Funding Acknowledgement
The EXCELSIOR project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No 857510. The EXCELSIOR project has received funding from the Government of the Republic of Cyprus through the “Directorate General for European Programmes, Coordination and Development”. The EXCELSIOR project is co-funded by the Cyprus University of Technology.
Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy (DMRID) – Republic of Cyprus
The Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy is the government authority responsible for shaping and implementing Cyprus’ national strategy for research, innovation, and digital transformation. It promotes technological development, entrepreneurship, and the adoption of digital technologies across public administration, academia, and industry, aiming to position Cyprus as a regional hub for innovation and knowledge-based growth.
Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI)
The Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI) is a Centre of Excellence dedicated to research, innovation, and technology development in the marine and maritime sectors. Through multidisciplinary research centres and collaborations with academia and industry, CMMI works to advance sustainable “blue economy” solutions addressing challenges such as maritime digitalisation, marine ecosystems, robotics, and ocean governance.
ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence
The ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence, based in Cyprus, is a leading research and innovation hub focused on Earth Observation, geospatial technologies, and space science. Operating as a Digital Innovation Hub, it integrates satellite data, remote sensing, and big data analytics to support applications in climate monitoring, disaster risk reduction, environmental management, and other areas relevant to the Eastern Mediterranean region.