Cyprus’s research and innovation landscape has grown significantly in recent years, elevating the country to a place among Europe’s “Strong Innovators,” announced Nicodemos Damianou, Cyprus’s Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy. This statement followed his meeting on Wednesday with the European Research Council (ERC) President, Professor Maria Leptin, at the Presidential Palace.
Education Minister Athena Michaelidou, Deputy Minister to the President Irene Piki, and Chief Scientist for Research, Innovation, and Technology Demetris Skourides were also present at the meeting. Discussions centred on bolstering Cyprus’s research and innovation infrastructure and optimising participation in Horizon Europe funding programs, with a particular focus on ERC initiatives.
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Deputy Minister Damianou underscored the progress of Cyprus’s research and innovation ecosystem, now recognized among Europe’s leading innovation hubs. He attributed this achievement to the “passion and dedication” of Cyprus’s researchers and innovators and affirmed the government’s commitment to fostering a supportive environment for continued growth in these fields. “Our research ecosystem has flourished over the last few years, achieving recognition as one of Europe’s Strong Innovators,” Damianou said, highlighting the government’s ongoing support.
Notably, Cyprus has secured 32 European Research Council grants, seven of which were awarded in just the past three years, reflecting the country’s advancement in research excellence.
