Visit of the Chinese online platform JD.COM to Cyprus, for the purpose of informing Cypriot businesses

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Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus informs you that a visit to Cyprus by representatives of the Chinese online platform JD.COM is planned around the end of October 2024.

The visit of the Chinese online platform JD.COM, is made in cooperation with the Cyprus Trade Counsellor in Beijing Mr. Petrou and the Commerce Department.

The purpose of the visit to Cyprus is to present the online platform, to inform the interested parties about the regulations regarding the import of products in China, to present the China Free Trade Zone and to taste test Cypriot products.

The event will take place either at the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry or at a hotel in Nicosia (information to be announced later).

More information in Greek.

 

Food & Drinks Mission2Sicily 2024

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We would like to inform you that Sicindustria, in cooperation with Enterprise Europe Network, Agrifood Sector Group, and sponsored by Unioncamere Sicilia (Union of the Chambers of Sicily) are organizing the third Food & Drinks Mission2Sicily!

This match-making event brings together Sicilian producers and international buyers.

This is a unique opportunity to generate new business contacts in a time – and cost efficient way! Meetings will take place in a dedicated area and will be arranged in advance HERE.

Event Details

  • Location: Palermo Cruise Terminal
  • Date: 1-2/10/2024
  • Registration Deadline: 25/09/2024

Who can participate?

  • International Buyers: Importers, distributors, wholesalers of food and drinks (including wine and spirits); Food chains representatives, Hypermarkets /Supermarkets, Purchase agents for hotels and restaurants, Specialty food & wine stores, E-commerce marketplace, and others.
  • Sicilian Producers

Hosted Buyers Program for 14 Buyers

14 Buyers can benefit from a 100% free travel and accommodation which includes the following costs:

 

  • Return tickets to/from Sicily
  • Accommodation (3 nights in a 4* hotel)
  • Transfer from/to airport
  • Working lunch during the B2B meetings on the 1st of October
  • Support in the organisation of the company visits on the 2nd of October
  • Full assistance from the organisation before, during and after the event

Applications will be evaluated individually, and approved by Sicindustria and the Union of the Chambers of Sicily following these criteria: registration date; turnover; year of establishment, products of interest, turnover; capacity of purchase.

**Participating buyers must have capacity of decision in their companies.

For more information and/or registration, click HERE.

 

Soti Christou | CCCI Officer, Department of European Affairs and Programs Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus, Tel. 22889769

The latest Israeli water innovations and their applications in industry & agriculture

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On the occasion of the International Summit on Water Technologies, Water Israel, that will be held in Jerusalem from 16-19 September 2024, the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as Coordinator of Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus, the Cyprus-Israel Business Association and the Embassy of Israel take pleasure in inviting you to participate in a presentation:

“The latest Israeli water innovations and their applications in industry & agriculture”

  • Date: 3rd July 2024
  • Time: 11:00 – 12:30
  • Venue: CCCI Premises, 1st Floor
  • Speaker: Gilad Peled, Director of the Ag-Tech & Water Sectors, Israel Export Institute
  • Language: English

Cocktail and parallel οne-to-one meetings* facilitated by the Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus (*upon request) will follow.

Please confirm your participation in the presentation and/or interest in a personal 10-minute meeting with the speaker the latest by the 28th of June 2024, by registering through an online form. Click HERE.

For further information, you can contact us via email: eency@ccci.org.cy or by telephone at 22889749 / 22889752 / 22889769.

We look forward to your participation.

Stalo Demosthenous Senior Officer CCCI | Department of European Affairs & Programmes Coordinator of Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus Tel. 22889752, stalo@ccci.org.cy

 

Do you operate in the field of Retail Trade? Take part in the survey on Artificial Intelligence

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We would like to invite you to participate in a survey conducted by the University of Cyprus and the University of Warsaw, under the framework of the European project “Increasing the Uptake of AI in Retail” (INAIR), funded by Horizon Europe. The link to the questionnaire is HERE.

The purpose of the survey is to explore how AI is transforming the world of micro, small, and medium- sized enterprises in the retail sector in Cyprus, and to identify training needs within the sector to foster the adoption of AI systems.

The research report will make a special reference to the companies that will participate as a sign of reward. The Report will be published on several platforms (e.g. the EC Open Research Europe portal, the open repository of the Open Access Infrastructure for Research in Europe and the EC project platform CORDIS) and will be extensively promoted by the project consortium through various channels. Such as, events organized by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) and the official project portal, press releases in the national media of the involved countries, partner newsletters, presentations at online events organized by the consortium and sponsored third-party conferences and sponsored social campaigns.

We look forward to your positive response. Thank you for your time, and we remain at your disposal for any further information. Contact details: Tel. 22889749/52/69, E-mail: eency@ccci.org.cy

Stalo Demosthenous Senior Officer CCCI | Department of European Affairs & Programmes Coordinator of Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus

European SME Business Mission to China: Green Industries

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Explore the potential of the Chinese market for your business with the support of the EU SME Centre!

We would like to inform you that the EU SME Centre is organizing a Business Mission to China for European small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The mission will focus on green industries and will include participation in the Europe-China 2024 Fair, a program of business meetings, networking events, seminars, visits to industrial parks to Shanghai, Suzhou and Chengdu.

  • Mission dates: From 22 September to 27 September 2024.
  • Location: Shanghai, Suzhou, Chengdu
  • Application deadline: Friday 28 June 2024.

Programme highlights:

With this trade mission, you will get an opportunity to:

  • Participate in the 18th Europe-China Business and Technology Cooperation Fair in Chengdu.
  • Visit the Sino-European Industrial Parks in Suzhou.
  • Meet with well-established and successful European SMEs in Shanghai.
  • Join expert talks on China’s economic outlook and market trends.
  • Take part in technical trainings on export procedures and market regulations.
  • Establish relationships with potential partners in China.
  • Have face-to-face meetings leading to possible business opportunities.

Who can apply?

This call for applications is open to SME owners and individuals working for SMEs, start-ups, or clusters and industry associations from the European Union and countries associated to the Single Market Programme, active in the following industries:

  • Green technologies
  • Renewable energy sources and energy storage
  • Environmental services
  • Water treatment
  • Sustainable equipment manufacturing
  • Recycling
  • Waste reduction
  • Advanced materials
  • Green service providers along the supply chain
  • Other green development solutions.

Cost:

The EU SME Centre’s services are funded by the European Union and are free of charge to the mission’s participants. All the meetings, seminars, receptions, and other activities included in the programme are covered by the EU SME Centre.

Participants are responsible for covering their travel, accommodation, and meal costs, including:

  • Flights and other travel expenses to and from China.
  • Inter-city travel within China from Shanghai to Suzhou, and from Suzhou to Chengdu.
  • Hotel accommodation in Shanghai, Suzhou, and Chengdu.
  • Other living expenses in China, including local transportation and meals.

For more information you may visit the EU SME Centre Webpage HERE

Contact:

If you have any question on the SME Business Mission, feel free to contact the EU SME Centre’s Team Leader Liam Jia at liam.jia@eusmecentre.org.cn and EU Partnerships Manager Davide Orlandi at davide.orlandi@eusmecentre.org.cn.

Remaining at your disposal.

Soti Christou CCCI Officer | Department of European Affairs & Programmes Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus |Tel. 22889769, s.christou@ccci.org.cy

AI ABEL – 2024 Artificial Intelligence Application in Business and Everyday Life

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We would like to inform you that the Enterprise Europe Network Warsaw, Poland, in cooperation with the Digital Economy Lab of the University of Warsaw, are organising an event with informative workshops and business meetings on the topic of Artificial Intelligence Application in Business and Everyday Life.

The event will take place entirely online from 10 to 14 June 2024.

This event is dedicated to companies, technology centres, research groups, institutions, or individuals active or interested in developing in the field of AI.

The primary objective of this event is to facilitate meaningful connections and collaborations between stakeholders in the field of AI, fostering a dynamic innovation ecosystem. Bringing together industry experts, businesses and researchers, it aims to explore the multifaceted applications of AI in both business operations and everyday life, paving the way for meaningful growth.

The informative workshops aim to explore the applications of AI both in business and in everyday life. To view the programme in detail and to register, click HERE.

Interested parties wishing to have business meetings are invited to register HERE by filling in their details. For more information, please contact us at 22889749/52/69 or by email eency@ccci.org.cy

Soti Christou | CCCI Officer Department of European Affairs & Programmes

2024 EU – Egypt Investment Conference

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We revert to the issue regarding the upcoming “2024 EU-Egypt Investment Conference”, which will take place in Cairo, on 29 and 30 June 2024, to inform you that, according to the Commercial Department of Cyprus in Cairo, companies interested in participating that have not registered after the initial invitation, can register directly on the platform www.invegyeu.com. The first invitation was sent with a relevant circular to the members of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry on 29/4/2024.

We remind you that the Conference is co-organized by the Egyptian Government and the European Union (EU) and will be inaugurated by the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and the President of the European Commission Ursula Von Der Leyen.

The Conference aims to attract foreign and domestic investments to Egypt and to explore and facilitate investment partnerships between the European Union and Egypt in critical sectors contributing to economic growth and sustainability.

The Main Areas of Investment Interest are:

  • Energy (renewable energy sources, oil & natural gas, green technology)
  • Agriculture and agribusiness
  • Pharmaceutical sector
  • Information and communication technology (ICT)
  • Financial and banking services
  • Real estate and construction

Participation in this Conference is not binding and the decision, as well as any related costs (air tickets, accommodation, etc.), are solely borne by each company.

The Agenda of the Conference is attached.

Remaining at your disposal.

Stalo Demosthenous Senior Officer CCCI | Department of European Affairs & Programmes Coordinator of Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus Tel. 22889752, stalo@ccci.org.cy

 

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) seminar for Cypriot Businesses

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We would like to remind you that the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), in collaboration with the Department of Environment of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, is organizing an informational seminar on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for Cypriot Businesses. The seminar will take place on Thursday, May 23rd, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, on the 1st floor of the CCCI building in Nicosia.

What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and who does it concern:

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), Regulation 2023/956, entered into force in its transitional phase on October 1, 2023.

Any importer importing products falling within the scope of this Regulation from non-EU countries is obliged to submit quarterly reports to the CBAM Transitional Registry, according to imports made to the Republic of Cyprus.

During the transitional period, the Regulation will apply to six sectors:

  1. Cement
  2. Fertilizers
  3. Iron and steel
  4. Hydrogen
  5. Aluminium
  6. Electricity

The first reporting period for importers ended on January 31, 2024.

Already, the Department of Environment as the Competent Authority for the implementation and enforcement of the Regulation has addressed compliance letters to several Cypriot businesses affected by this regulation, urging them to promptly comply with the obligations arising from the Regulation.

Interested parties are kindly requested to confirm their participation by clicking here.

Kypros Antoniou | Officer at the Department of Industrial Development, Innovation and Environment.

 

Presentation from the Information Day on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

Philippos Philippou | Environment Officer 

INVITATION TO AN OPEN DISCUSSION

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We would like to inform you that NESEI – Network of European Social Entrepreneurs and Innovators and Center for Social Innovation – CSI, are organizing the open debate “Nicosia: Cultivating a European Innovation and Information Ecosystem”, on Friday, 17 May 2024, from 17:30 to 19:30 at Garden Day & Night.

The EEN Cyprus will take part in the discussion with its Coordinator, Ms. Stalo Demosthenous, Senior Officer at the CCCI, European Affairs and Programs Department.
The panel discussion will also feature the following speakers:

  • Andreas Neocleous, CEO, Cyta
  • Alexandra Prokopi – Dimitriades, Co-Founder/Director Theramir Ltd.
  • Charalambos Prountzos, Independent Candidate for Mayor of Nicosia
  • Vasilis Nikolaou, Software Engineering Consultant & Director at Vaslabs LTD / Volt
  • Panis Pieris, Blogger & Podcaster
  • Sotiris Themistocleous, Director of Strategic Development, Center for Social Innovation – CSI

To register and pre-book your place, please email info@nesei.eu by Thursday, 16 Μay 2024.
We look forward to having you at this interesting discussion.

Soti Christou | CCCI Officer Department of European Affairs & Programmes Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus Tel. 22889769, s.christou@ccci.org.cy

How your business can benefit from EU import and export tools

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The «Access2Markets» portal is the free digital platform of the European Commission aiming to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) wishing to internationalize outside the borders of the European Union, to gain the best possible access to the information they need, to grow, and remain competitive.

It enables SMEs to access the information they need when trading with Third Countries such as Customs Duties and Taxes, Customs Regimes, Formalities and Requirements, Rules of Origin, Export Measures, Statistics, Trade Barriers, and much more.

It also allows access to key information needed for trade in services, investment, and public procurement in third countries, as well as current EU Trade Agreements and how a business can benefit from them.

In addition, on the Access2Markets portal, the rules of origin self-assessment tool «ROSA», is available, allowing companies to check whether a product complies with the rules of origin and therefore qualifies for preferential tariff treatment under a specific EU trade agreement.

For your convenience, regarding the search for product codes, we present the website in the database of the Integrated Tariff of European Communities, better known as «TARIC» (from the initials of the integrated tariff in French)

Remaining at your disposal

Stalo Demosthenous Senior Officer CCCI | Department of European Affairs & Programmes Coordinator of Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus Tel. 22889752, stalo@ccci.org.cy