Programme Category
Programme Name
Programme Description
THALIA: Foundations of Change, Prosperity, Equality and Development
Programme “THALIA 2021-2027” constitutes a multi-annual, multi-fund development Programme that was drawn up in accordance to the Article 22 of the Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 (Common Provisions Regulation – CPR), outlining the development strategy for the utilisation of the resources allocated to Cyprus through the Cohesion Policy Funds, for the period 2021-2027.
The total budget of the Programme amounts to €1.81 billion, of which €968 million comes from the EU Cohesion Policy Funds, while the remaining €842 million is the national contribution.
Identifier Code
Call
Summary
The “Bilateral Collaborations” Programme aims at developing collaborations and networking of Cypriot organisations with organisations of a specific collaboration country through the implementation of joint research Projects in selected thematic areas of interest to both parts.
Specific targets and objectives:
- The development of collaborations between Cypriot organisations and leading European and/or international organisations.
- Expansion of the role and upgrade of existing bilateral agreements.
- The development of new bilateral agreements with countries of specific interest.
- Activation of general agreements – cooperation frameworks in matters of research and technological development through the promotion of joint programmes.
- Promotion of the participation of Cypriot organisations in international RTDI programmes.
The Cyprus – Israel (IIA) joint Call for Proposals aims to promote and support collaboration between Israeli and Cypriot scientists.
The Funding Agency on the Israeli side is the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA).
Detailed Call Description
The starting point for the “Bilateral Collaborations” Programme is the Bilateral Agreements or Cooperation Protocols signed by the Cypriot Government and the Government of another country. Usually, one of their fundamental provisions is the launch of a Joint Collaboration Programme in the areas of Research and Innovation which allows interested organisations from the two countries to submit proposals for the implementation of joint projects in selected thematic areas that reflect the common interests of the two parts.
The Research and Innovation Foundation for Cyprus, and another organisation/agency from the other country undertake the responsibility for implementing the provisions set by each Agreement or Cooperation Protocol.
Usually, in each Call for Proposals in the frame of the “Bilateral Collaborations” Programme, different evaluation, selection, funding and monitoring procedures may apply, depending on the provisions of the Agreement between the two countries.
In the frame of the Programme, it is expected that the supported projects apart from networking activities will also include research activities that serve the Priority Sectors of the S3Cy. Therefore, although it is possible to specify Thematic Areas within a Call for Proposals according to the provisions of the Agreement between the two countries, it should be in the frame that has emerged through the S3Cy.
The aim of the Cyprus – Israel (IIA) joint Call for Proposals is to support the development of scientific and technological cooperation between Cypriot and Israeli enterprises and other organisations.
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
60%
Thematic Categories
- Research, Technological Development and Innovation
Eligibility for Participation
- Businesses
- Central Government
- Chambers
- Legal Entities under Public Law
- Local Authorities
- NGOs
- Private Bodies
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
- Semi-governmental organisations
- Trade Unions
Eligibility For Participation Notes
BENEFICIARIES: Research Organisations, Enterprises, Other Organisations
SPECIFIC RESTRICTIONS AND CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION:
The Host Organisation (HO) can be a Research Organisation (Cat. A.1, A.2) or an Enterprise (Cat. B1, B.2, B.3) or Other Organisations (Cat. C.1, C.2). The Cypriot Consortium must include at least one Enterprise (B.1, B.2, B.3). Research Organisations, Enterprises or Other Organisations may participate as additional Partner Organisations in the Cypriot Consortium.
At least 40% of the project budget of the Cypriot Consortium must be allocated to Enterprises (Type B) that participate in the Consortium.
The Bilateral Consortium, in addition to the Cypriot participants, must include at least one Small-Medium Enterprise (SME) from Israel. It is noted that the Bilateral Consortium, which will be composed of Israeli and Cypriot entities, it must consist of legal entities, independent of one another, none of them being under the direct or indirect control of the other or under the same direct or indirect control.
Participation of Large Enterprises (including Private Universities) is only permitted when an SME is also participating in the Cypriot Consortium, in accordance with EU Regulation 2021/1058 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund.
Call Opening Date
Call Closing Date
National Contact Point(s)
Research and Innovation Foundation
Τelephone: 22205000
Email: support@research.org.cy
EU Contact Point
European Regional Development Fund