The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) has announced its main funding calls for 2025, with a total budget exceeding €45.3 million. The funding aims to strengthen Cyprus’ research and innovation ecosystem through targeted programs supporting business innovation, knowledge transfer, and international collaboration.
For the first time, RIF will provide funding for establishing production lines for innovative products and developing AI-driven solutions to address public sector challenges. Additionally, the Fast-Track Innovation program will accelerate the commercialization of new products and services.
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Funding Priorities
The 2025 funding programs align with RIF’s five strategic pillars:
- Research
- Knowledge Transfer and Collaboration
- Innovation
- Internationalization
- Infrastructure and Capabilities
Planned Calls by Quarter
Q1 2025
- Innovate
- Seed
- Innovation Support Structures
- New Product Development – Capacity Building
- STEP – Setting up facilities and production lines for manufacturing innovative products/services
- Fast-Track Innovation
- European Partnership – EUROSTARS
- Vision ERC
- Horizon Europe – 2nd Opportunity – MSCA
- AI in the Public Sector
- R&I Internships
- Events Sponsorships
Q2 2025
- Research in Enterprises (ENTERPRISES)
- Proof of Concept
- Excellence Hubs (EXCELLENCE)
- Post-Doc Fellowships
- Cybersecurity Capability Enhancement
Q4 2025
- BRIDGE2HORIZON
Further details on funding eligibility, proposal submissions, and deadlines are available on the RIF website.
