Cyprus Chamber Of Commerce And Industry Unveils Tender For AI-Powered Digital Transformation Services

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

October 14, 2025

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) is set to accelerate its digital transformation initiatives with the launch of a pivotal public tender. This strategic endeavor seeks specialist services to evaluate digital needs, develop comprehensive technical specifications, and oversee the integration of advanced artificial intelligence tools across its operations.

Driving Strategic Digital Innovation

Designated as tender number 04/2025/THALEIA, the award process will prioritize the most economically advantageous proposal by focusing on cost efficiency. This project is co-financed under the THALEIA programme, a key component of the EU Cohesion Policy 2012–2027, reinforcing the commitment to foster innovation and reinforce operational competitiveness within the region.

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Bid Submission Guidelines

Prospective contractors are advised that the deadline for bid submission is Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 12:00 noon. Submissions should be delivered directly to the Keve Tender Box located at 3 Deligiorgi Street, 1066 Nicosia. For additional information or to clarify tender document queries, interested parties may submit their requests in writing via email to keve@ccci.com until October 23, 2025.

Comprehensive Tender Documentation

Tender documents, including the main notice and annexes, are available on Keve’s official website. These materials provide detailed instructions essential for an informed application process, ensuring transparency and robust competition in this drive toward digital excellence.

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RIF Launches €500,000 BRIDGE2HORIZON Call To Help Cypriot Consortia Leaders Prepare For Horizon Europe

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 27, 2026

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) has opened a new call under BRIDGE2HORIZON/0326, with a total budget of €500,000 and funding of up to €100,000 per project. The programme is intended to strengthen Cyprus-registered research and innovation organisations in areas aligned with the country’s Smart Specialisation Strategy 2023–2030 and upcoming Horizon Europe work programmes.

RIF says the call is also designed to increase the number of Cypriot organisations that coordinate collaborative projects and lead pan-European research networks under Horizon Europe Pillar II and the programme’s European Missions.

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Benefits

Total call budget: €500,000.
Maximum funding per project: €100,000.
The call is co-funded by the Republic of Cyprus and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) under the THALEIA 2021–2027 programme.

Who can apply

The host organisation may be a:

Research Organisation
Enterprise
Other Organisation.

Eligible partner organisations may also include Research Organisations, Enterprises, and Other Organisations.

Criteria

The collaboration network must include at least one Enterprise (Category B) and one Research Organisation (Category A).

The call is aimed at projects in thematic areas relevant both to Cyprus’ Smart Specialisation Strategy and to future Horizon Europe priorities.

How to apply

Deadline: 29 May 2026, 13:00, or earlier if the budget is exhausted.
Submission portal: proposals must be submitted through the IRIS Portal.
Call documents: available under the call announcement in IRIS.

RIF will also hold an online information webinar on Friday, 3 April 2026, 12:00–13:00 local time. Interested applicants must register in advance through the link provided on the call page, and may submit questions ahead of time during registration.

For further information, applicants can contact RIF’s Partner Support Centre at 22205000 or support@research.org.cy.

About the programme

BRIDGE2HORIZON is part of RIF’s effort to help Cypriot organisations build the capacity needed to compete more successfully in Horizon Europe, particularly in collaborative projects where Cyprus-based entities take on a stronger coordinating role.

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