Energy Conference and Exhibition in the Eastern Mediterranean Business Matchmaking Event

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From November 28th to 30th, 2023, the leading International Event EMC 2023 – Eastern Mediterranean Conference & Exhibition on Energy topics will take place in our country, under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy, Trade, and Industry of Cyprus and with the support of the Cyprus Hydrocarbons Company (CHC).

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) is participating in this event as an Official Partner, organizing a hybrid Business Matchmaking Event with the support of the Enterprise Europe Network.

The goal of the business matchmaking event is to provide participants (exhibitors, conference attendees, and visitors) with the opportunity to engage in pre-scheduled bilateral meetings, create new business contacts, showcase their work, discuss the development of business, technology, and research collaborations, and gain information and advice on new technologies and solutions.

Who can participate?

The event is open to businesses, startups, research institutions, universities, local authorities, and other organizations actively engaged in the following sectors:

  • Expanding Natural Gas & LNG Markets
  • Oil and Gas operators / E&P
  • Supply of Valves / Actuators / Pump / Piping
  • Renewables / Solar / Wind Hybrid / Hydrogen
  • Health / Safety / Environment
  • (HSE) Marine Equipment
  • Drilling and Completion
  • Automation
  • Power supply
  • Transportation / Logistics

The meetings, each lasting 20 minutes, will be conducted both in person at a dedicated area of EMC 2023 and remotely (online).

How does it work?

Interested parties should register through the website HERE and create their business profiles by November 17, 2023. Registration for the event is free.

Afterwards, they should search for potential partners from the published list of participants and send meeting invitations.

Before the event, each participant will receive their personal meeting schedule.

Admission to the EMC 2023 exhibition area is free, however, registration is required. Please click HERE.

For attendance at the Conference and participation with a private booth, there is a participation fee. A special discount will be provided for registrations through CCCI.

 

Through CCCI Not through CCCI
Conference Participation fee €600 €700 (until 15/09/2023) €1100 (after 16/09/2023)
Exhibitor Participation fee 15% of the total amount €460 per square meter

In addition, the CCCI has managed to secure a more cost-effective option for the participation of its members as Exhibitors – the “Conference POD”. This package includes an information desk with your logo, stool, and a marketing set, at a price of 2,000 EUR.

If you wish to benefit from the discount, you should fill out the form located HERE.

For any further information or enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us at the following telephone numbers: 22889752, 22889769, or via email: stalo@ccci.org.cy, s.christou@ccci.org.cy

 

Call for Expression of Interest (EoI) “Horizon Europe Travel Grants”

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We would like to inform you that a Call for Expression of Interest (EoI), entitled “Horizon Europe Travel Grants”, has been announced by the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF).

The Call covers the participation costs of individuals from organizations in Cyprus in Networking Events (Brokerage Events) abroad, with the purpose of finding partners and collaborating with them for submitting together proposals in the context of “Horizon Europe” Program.

Eligible costs of the travelling abroad include:

  • A return airline economy class ticket for travel to the destination city.
  • The actual cost of transportation from the accommodation venue to the airport and back (taxi, train etc.). It is noted that the cost for car rental is not an eligible expense.
  • Use of private vehicle for transportation from and to the airport in Cyprus
  • Accommodation with a maximum of 60% of the daily allowance as determined by the “Daily Subsistence Allowance Rate” Table for Travelling Abroad which is uploaded on the RIF’s IRIS Portal
  • Daily allowance of 40% of the daily living allowance approved for the city so as to cover cost of food and other personal expenses for the days of the meeting/conference.
  • For travel days from and to a destination irrespective of its duration, times of arrival/departure or any stopovers, a lump sum allowance is paid, which corresponds to 2.5 allowances for meal/dinner and other personal expenses.
  • It is noted that if the actual cost of the Organization for a trip is lower than the highest permissible (as resulting from the above calculations), then the amount that corresponds to the actual cost will be considered the eligible expense.

The total budget of the new Call amounts to €100,000 with a maximum funding per participation of €1,000.

Eligible for participation are persons in organizations such as universities, research organizations, businesses, Non-Governmental Organizations and public services, who are legally established and operate in areas controlled by the Republic of Cyprus. It should be noted that each Organization will be funded for the participation of one (1) employee per Event.

The submission of expression of interest is made online through IRIS platform of the RIF, no later than three weeks before the start date of the respective event and in any case, before the deadline for submitting EoI mentioned below.

Deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest: 31 May 2024 at 13:00.

Applications will be examined on a first-come-first-served basis and according to the date of submission of the Application Form, and until the total requested funding of approved EoI, equals the total Call for Expression of interest budget.

Considering that the funding to the beneficiaries will be provided on the basis of the DeMinimis Aid Regulation (EU Regulation 1407/2013), at the application stage the De Minimis Declaration will be requested to be submitted, together with the Single Undertaking Declaration, in order to ensure that the maximum limit is not exceeded.

For more information, those interested can contact the IdEK at the email address support@research.org.cy or by phone at 22205000.

 

Restrictions on professional use of Diisocyanates

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We are sending you an announcement from the Department of Labor Inspection regarding the restriction on the use and placing on the market of products containing Diisocyanates as well as the legal text of the restriction in accordance with the REACH Regulation.

Diisocyanates are used in many industrial sectors for the manufacture of products of various types, such as polyurethane and the corresponding products, binders, in coatings, for the manufacture of foam, in processes where foam is used in aerosols (sprays), etc. They are respiratory sensitizers and are considered responsible for causing occupational asthma.

It is noted that this restriction does not prohibit the use of products containing Diisocyanates, but requires that workers / users of products containing diisocyanates are provided with appropriate education and vocational training.

Information, education, and training material on the proper use of products containing Diisocyanates are currently provided by ISOPA (European Trade Association for Producers of Diisocyanates and Polyols – the main building blocks of polyurethanes).

More information at

Networking event on the Health sector Match4Health

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We would like to inform you about the hybrid Health Networking Event Match4Health, organized by the National Documentation Centre (NDC), a member of the Enterprise Europe Network, on Friday 22, and Saturday 23 September 2023.

The event takes place in the framework of the InnoHealth Forum 2023, organized by JOIST Innovation Park and the approved Digital Innovation Hub in the sectors of Health and Pharmaceuticals, Health Hub, under the auspices of the Ministry of Development and Investment and Elevate Greece, with the support of NDC.

The networking event is addressed to businesses, professionals, and researchers who wish to develop business, technological, and research collaborations in the following areas:

  • Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
  • Digital Health / Telemedicine
  • Interoperability / Data Security
  • Patients’ participation
  • European funding and good practices.

Participation in Match4Health is free, but pre-registration is required here.

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry as co-organizer of the networking event invites interested parties to participate and register on the relevant platform until 21 September 2023.

Please note that the meetings will last 30 minutes and will take place in person (Larissa) and/or online on 22 and 23 September 2023. Businesses and organizations wishing to participate can choose “Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & Industry” in the “Support Office” field when registering.”

Online Event on “IPforYOUCyprus”

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We would like to inform you that the European Union Intellectual Property Office (ΕUIPO), in cooperation with the Intellectual Property Section of the Department of Registrar of Companies
and Intellectual Property, is organizing on September 5, 2023, the annual online event entitled “IPforYOUCyprus.”

The aim of the event is to discuss intellectual property issues regarding initiatives aimed at existing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups.

The event is addressed to a wide group of users of the Intellectual Property system such as lawyers, entrepreneurs, accountants, creators, etc. Participation in the webinar is free of charge and participants are kindly requested to register at the following link: https://euipo.blumm.it/event/ar/545/0905-cd-cyprus-ip-for-you

A Certificate of Attendance will be sent by the EUIPO to those participants who request it.

The event corresponds to 2 CPD units for the professionals who will attend it in full. Professionals are kindly requested to state their registration number with the Cyprus Bar Association or another organization on the registration website. Event attendees are also kindly requested to log in with their full name on the Zoom platform for identification purposes.

For more information, please contact 22404357, Intellectual Property Section of the Department of Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property.

Invitation to Seminar for Companies Aiming to Enter the Japanese Market

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We are excited to invite you to an important seminar tailored for companies with the goal of entering the dynamic Japanese market. If you belong to the business sector that is eager to explore the opportunities presented by Japan, then this seminar is tailored for you.

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), as a member of the Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus, in collaboration with the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation, will organize an online educational seminar on October 25th, 2023.

Participation in the seminar is free of charge.

During this seminar, we will delve into the key aspects of entering the Japanese market. We will examine challenges, prospects, and best practices for businesses aiming to achieve successful presence in Japan.

This is a unique opportunity to gain deeper insights into the Japanese market and develop strategies that will aid in achieving your goals.

You may register HERE or contact us via email at eency@ccci.org.cy

We are looking forward to welcoming you to the seminar and contributing to the success of your presence in the Japanese market.

Presentations of the Export Helpdesk and the Trade Centers of Cyprus abroad to inform Cypriot Businesses

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We would like to inform you that, in the context of informing Cypriot businesses about foreign markets, during the months of September – December 2023, presentations to inform Cypriot businesses will be organized by the Export Helpdesk of the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry and the Trade Centers of Cyprus.

Through these presentations, businesses will have the opportunity to get to know the Commercial and Assistant Commercial Counsellors of Cyprus abroad, to be informed in general about the economy of the countries in which the Trade Centers are based, about the business environment, about the peculiarities and business culture of these markets, etc.

The presentations are addressed to Cypriot businesses that wish to export Cypriot products and services to countries covered by the Trade Centers of the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry and aim to inform all businesses about these markets before applying to the Export Helpdesk for 2024.

The presentations follow the presentations made on a pilot basis to the applicants of 2023 and are expected to be made in the future during the same period on an annual basis. In the future, they may also cover other countries covered by the Trade Centers of the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry and/or for specific sectors. Applications through the Export Helpdesk to find importers in countries covered by the Trade Centers for 2024 will be sent at the end of 2023 or the beginning of 2024 to the businesses that will have completed the form.

We kindly ask that businesses interested in attending the presentations respond by 8/9/2023, which is the closing date for expressing interest in attending the presentations.

Reflect Festival 2023

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  • Are you seeking new technological solutions?
  • Do you wish to innovate, pioneer, and develop your business?
  • Would you like to showcase the innovative technology you have developed?

Participate in the networking event organized by the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry during Reflect Festival 2023.

As a member of the Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus, the CCCI will host a networking event (B2B meetings) on September 20-21, 2023, dedicated to exploring and informing about new advanced technologies and developing partnerships.

The event is mainly aimed at:

  • Businesses facing problems/difficulties related to product and service quality, customer service, business data security, profitability, productivity and business competitiveness and looking for innovative technological solutions.
  • And to companies from Cyprus and abroad that offer ready-made innovative technologies or have the ability to develop/design customized technological solutions.

Therefore, EEN Cyprus networking event is a unique opportunity to bring together potential buyers, technology suppliers/creators and researchers from a large number of European countries.

Participation procedure

  • Interested parties must register via a dedicated platform and submit their business profile. Click HERE.
  • Profiles will be evaluated by the EEN Cyprus for validation of the data and correlation/connection with the event objectives.
  • Subsequently, the profiles will be published in an online directory and will form the basis for seeking potential partners to arrange meetings with.
  • Each participant will receive their personal meeting schedule prior to the event.

Event Details:

  • Location: Carob Mill, Limassol, Cyprus
  • Date: 20-21 September 2023 | 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
  • Registration deadline: 12 September 2023

Topics addressed?

 

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Technology / Graphics, Meta Computing
  • Data Processing
  • Cloud Technologies
  • Visualisation, Virtual reality
  • Materials Technology
  • and many more…

Cost:

Participation in the EEN networking event is FREE.
Applicants who are evaluated and approved by EEN will receive a FREE entry pass to Reflect Festival for 2 days.

Accommodation discounts (in pre-selected hotels) will be provided upon registration.

For more information about Reflect Festival and EEN Matchmaking Event you may contact Ms Stalo Demosthenous on 22889752 and Ms Soti Christou on 22889769 or via email at eency@ccci.org.cy

 

Electronic Newsletter “International Networking and Cooperation Opportunities” – August 2023

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We would like to inform you that the electronic newsletter “International Networking and Cooperation Opportunities” with selected partnering proposals from abroad has been published. To see the Edition of August 2023, please click HERE