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RIF Unveils €45.3 Million In 2025 Funding Calls To Boost Innovation

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 6, 2025

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.

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SEC Drops Lawsuit Against Gemini: A Major Turning Point In Crypto Regulation

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

January 26, 2026

SEC Dismisses Legal Action Against Gemini

The Securities and Exchange Commission has formally withdrawn its lawsuit against Gemini, the prominent crypto exchange founded by twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. The move follows a joint court filing in which both the regulator and Gemini sought dismissal of the case that centered on the collapse of the Gemini Earn investment product, a debacle that left investors without access to their funds for 18 months.

Settlement And Regulatory Reassessment

In a significant development, a 2024 settlement between New York and Gemini ensured that investors recovered one hundred percent of their crypto assets loaned through the Gemini Earn program. The legal reprieve comes on the heels of actions initiated by New York Attorney General Letitia James, who accused Gemini of defrauding investors.

Political Backdrop And Industry Implications

This dismissal reinforces a broader trend of regulatory leniency toward the crypto sector noted during the Trump administration, which saw the SEC dismiss, pause, or reduce penalties in more than 60 percent of its pending crypto lawsuits. Meanwhile, Gemini’s recent public offering filing underscores its ambitions to solidify its status as a major player in the evolving digital asset market.