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 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.
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 (MOST) joint Call for Proposals is to support the development of scientific and technological cooperation between Cypriot and Israeli researchers and to strengthen the scientific partnership between research groups for both countries, by establishing bilateral research networks, enhancing research cooperation and promoting the exchange between Cypriot and Israeli scientists.
Detailed Call Description
As the Programme is part of Pillar I – “Smart Growth”, proposed projects are expected to include activities in one of the following designated S3Cy Priority Sectors (4, 5, 7 and 8) / Sub-sectors (4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 7.1) / Focus Area (8.4.2):
- 4. Maritime and Shipping Ecosystems
- 4.2. Decarbonisation of ships
- 5. Renewable Energy
- 5.1. Renewable energy production technologies
- 5.2. Digital management and monitoring systems for the production and distribution of energy
- 5.3. Energy efficiency in urban environments
- 7. Health
- 7.1. Clinical and genetic investigation and treatment of diseases including molecular and medical genetic (Medical Translational Research), diagnosis – prevention / risk factors / treatment and personalised medicine
- 8. Environment
- 8.4.2. Protection of the marine environment and biodibersity
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
- Non Profit Organisations
- Private Bodies
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
- Semi-governmental organisations
- Trade Unions
Call Opening Date
Call Closing Date
National Contact Point(s)
Research and Innovation Foundation
Contact Phone: +357 22205000
Contact Email Address: support@research.org.cy