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
Participation in the “Accelerating farming systems transitions” (AGROECOLOGY) European Partnership, aims to encourage local enterprises and other organisations to participate in transnational research and development projects to support the agroecological transition of farming systems. Furthermore, the participation in the Partnership aims to promote the networking and collaboration between Cypriot and foreign organisations through the participation in transnational industrial research and development projects.
Detailed Call Description
The «European Partnerships» Programme offers the opportunity to local organisations to participate in transnational research and innovation projects in sectors and thematic areas of high importance for Cyprus, which are implemented in the frame of Joint Programmes of European Partnerships under the EU “Horizon Europe” Programme, in which the country participates. Furthermore, the Programme promotes the extroversion of local enterprises and research organisations, and their collaboration and networking with foreign organisations through their participation in the transnational projects.
European Partnerships are initiatives where the EU, national authorities and/or the private sector jointly commit to support the development and implementation of a programme of research and innovation activities. Partnerships will:
- address complex challenges outlined in «Horizon Europe» Programme, such as accelerating the transitions towards a society and economy that are climate neutral and circular,
- support the achievement of EU priorities, such as the European Green Deal, a Europe fit for the digital age, an economy that works for people, and a stronger Europe in the world,
- be impact-driven by deploying a broad range of R&I activities, from concept to demonstration and validation, to those supporting market, regulatory and societal uptake, and
- contribute to a stronger European Research Area (ERA), by avoiding the duplication of efforts, creating critical scales of investment and enhancing synergies between programmes.
AGROECOLOGY is a co-funded European partnership of 72 partners from 26 countries and relies on a common vision to team-up and unlock the transition to agroecology so that farming systems are resilient, productive and prosperous, place-sensitive, as well as climate, environment, ecosystem, biodiversity and people-friendly by 2050.
This Call includes two Topics:
- Topic 1: Determine and assess benefits/impacts and trade-offs of agroecology and identify best practices.
- Topic 2: Transform value chains, businesses and policies to facilitate the transition to agroecology
Submission Deadline to AGROECOLOGY:
- Stage 1: Pre-Proposals: 17 February 2025, 14.00 (CET)
- Stage 2: Full Proposals: 9 July 2025, 14.00 (CEST)
Submission Deadline to RIF:
- Stage 1: Pre-Proposals: 24 February 2025, 13.00 (local time)
- Stage 2: Full Proposals: 16 July 2025, 13.00 (local time)
DURATION OF PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION: All projects receiving funding from the RIF must be completed by 31 July 2029 at the latest.
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
60%
€500.000
Thematic Categories
- Research, Technological Development and Innovation
- Rural development
Eligibility for Participation
- Businesses
- Central Government
- Chambers
- Legal Entities under Public Law
- Local Authorities
- NGOs
- Other Beneficiaries
- Private Bodies
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
- Semi-governmental organisations
- Trade Unions
Eligibility For Participation Notes
BENEFICIARIES:
Research Organisations, Enterprises, Other Public or Private Sector Organisations.
SPECIFIC RESTRICTIONS AND CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION:
The Host Organisation (HO) of the Cypriot Consortium could be a Research Organisation, an Enterprise or an Other Organisation.
Research Organisations, Enterprises and Other Organisations can participate as Partner Organisations (in the Cypriot Consortium).
Maximum number of organisations in the Cypriot Consortium should be between one to three (1-3).
Participation of Large Enterprises (including Private Universities) is only permitted when an SME is also participating in the Cypriot Consortium, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/1058 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund.
It is noted that Organisations from foreign countries are funded by their respective national funding organisations/agencies.
Call Opening Date
Call Closing Date
National Contact Point(s)
Research and Innovation Foundation
Telephone: 22205000
Email: support@research.org.cy
EU Contact Point
European Regional Development Fund