The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) will lead the healthcare-focused work of PHAROS-CY, Cyprus’ national AI Factory Antenna, supporting the development of responsible AI applications for medicine and biomedical research.
The initiative aims to give researchers, businesses and public organisations access to specialised expertise, quality datasets and high-performance computing infrastructure to turn data-driven ideas into practical solutions.
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CING To Drive Healthcare AI Development
CING’s Bioinformatics Department will oversee the project’s health-focused activities, drawing on the institute’s experience in genomics, molecular diagnostics, biomedical research and health data management.
PHAROS-CY will provide access to advanced AI services, secure data environments, technical expertise and computing resources. Its work will span healthcare, sustainability, culture and language, while supporting skills development and collaboration between research organisations and businesses.
The healthcare stream will focus on applications addressing practical research and clinical needs, with an emphasis on scientific reliability, data security and responsible deployment.
Strengthening National And European Cooperation
CING will also coordinate PHAROS-CY’s cooperation and networking activities, building connections with research, healthcare, innovation and technology networks in Cyprus and across Europe.
The project aims to help organisations identify and access relevant services, infrastructure and opportunities, strengthening Cyprus’ capacity to develop and adopt AI technologies.
Data Protection And Responsible AI Governance
Legal compliance, ethical standards and responsible data management are central to the initiative. CING will contribute to measures supporting the protection of personal and sensitive information, transparency and compliance with European regulations.
These safeguards are particularly important in healthcare, where the adoption of AI depends on both the reliability of its outputs and public confidence in how data is handled.
Connection To Europe’s AI Infrastructure
PHAROS-CY is linked to Greece’s Pharos AI Factory and the wider European network of AI Factories and high-performance computing infrastructure. This connection will give participants access to expertise, existing datasets and models, training opportunities and European computing resources.
The Cyprus Institute coordinates the project in partnership with CING and other Cypriot research and innovation organisations.
€6 Million Project To Run Until 2029
PHAROS-CY will run for 36 months, from April 2026 to March 2029, with a total budget of €6 million, according to European Commission project data.
The initiative is funded by the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) and the Republic of Cyprus under grant agreement No. 101263007. The Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy is responsible for implementing the national funding scheme.
More information is available on the PHAROS-CY website and the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics website.
