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
«European Partnerships» Programme aims to encourage local organisations to participate in transnational consortia for the implementation of research and innovation projects in 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.
Participation in the « Driving Urban Transitions – Sustainable future for cities » European Partnership, aims to encourage local enterprises and other organisations to participate in transnational research and development projects o tackle urban challenges. 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
«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. Furthermore, the Programme promotes the extroversion of local enterprises and research organisations, and their collaboration and networking with foreign organisations through their participation in projects implemented in the frame of the European Partnerships in which the country participates.
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.
DUT is realised as a co-funded European partnership of more than 60 partners from 27 countries, involving national and regional policy makers, funders and urban-related policy agencies to invest in urban R&I and strengthen a European innovation eco-system for urban transitions. Building upon the JPI Urban Europe achievements, DUT aims to create a strong community around urban transitions and to establish a well-known research and innovation platform that will help cities become more sustainable, inclusive and liveable.
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
60% EU funding
Thematic Categories
- Research, Technological Development and Innovation
Eligibility for Participation
- Associations
- Chambers
- Educational Institutions
- Local Authorities
- NGOs
- Non Profit Organisations
- Private Bodies
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
- Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
- State-owned Enterprises
- Trade Unions
- Training Centres
Eligibility For Participation Notes
The Host Organisation can be:
- a Research Organisation
- Enterprise, or Other Organisation.
- Research Organisations
- Enterprises or Other Organisations may participate as Partner Organisations
Host Organisation (of the Cypriot Consortium) could be an Enterprise, a Research Organisation or an Other Organisation, provided that an Enterprise will be included in the local consortium.
Research Organisations, Enterprises and Other Organisations can participate as Partner Organisations (in the Cypriot Consortium).
Participation of Large Enterprises is only permitted when an SME is also participating in the Cypriot Consortium.
The Projects can include Basic Research and/or Industrial Research and/or experimental development.
Call Opening Date
Call Closing Date
National Contact Point(s)
RIF Support Service
E-mail: support@research.org.cy
Telephone: +35722205000