Online presentation by the Cyprus Trade Center in New Delhi on the Indian market

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We would like to inform you that the Cyprus Trade Center in New Delhi will organize on 1st June 2023 (Thursday) at 9.30 am (Cyprus time), a webinar for India.

The presentation aims to bring Cypriot exporters in contact with the newly established Cyprus Trade Center in New Delhi which will inform them about the Indian economy, market, local culture etc.

Those interested in attending the presentation are requested to fill out the attached form and send it by 05/24/23 to the two e-mail addresses below: epitsillidou@meci.gov.cy and cyprustradecentredelhi@gmail.com so that an invitation to an online meeting via zoom is sent to you.

 

Messina Wine Fest Incoming and B2B – 2 days of top Sicilian wine and gourmet experiences!

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We would like to inform you that Sicindustria, partner of Enterprise Europe Network, collaborates with MeWi in the organization of a mission dedicated to Sicilian wine producers and international buyers, during the first edition of Messina Wine Fest (MWF).

The event is co-organized by other Enterprise Europe Network partners, and supported by the Metropolitan Area of Messina, the Regional Department of Tourism, and other external stakeholders.

  • Date: 14 – 17 June 2023
  • Location: Marina del Nettuno, Viale della Liberta, batteria Massoto, Messina Sicily
  • Registration Deadline: 9 June 2023
  • On Site Mission
  • Registration HERE

This incoming mission consists of two parts:

  • 15th of June 2023 – B2B matchmaking event at Marina del Nettuno
  • 16th of June 2023 – Company visits/lunch with the producer

The participation in the B2B event is free of charge.

On the 16th of June, buyers will be able to visit some of the wineries.

Sicilian companies will exhibit their products during the Messina Wine Fest (14th to 17th of June)

Why participate in the mission as an international buyer?

10 buyers can benefit of a fully covered participation, which includes the following costs:

  • Dedicated, pre-arranged B2Bmeetingswith Sicilian wineries, todiscover new potential partners.
  • Many high-quality wine producers from Sicily are expected to attend and exhibit at MWF.
  • Visits to wineries from the 3 main DOC areas of Messina province and lunch with the producers


Check the buyer’s program and conditions here!

Check the Agenda and Deadlines here.

Pan-European meeting in Croatia on the agri-food sector

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We would like to inform you that CCCI as the coordinator of the Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus (EEN) will take part in a pan-European meeting in Croatia on the agri-food sector.

The purpose of our participation is to promote Cypriot products in other member states and to strengthen the efforts of Cypriot businesses for international collaborations.

Having in mind the international trends, we consider that the following list of products would be of interest to foreign importers:

  • products free from specific ingredients such as gluten, lactose, soy, sugar, fat, etc.
  • products with high nutritional elements (e.g. increased protein or vitamin content etc.) and therapeutic properties
  • products with quality criteria e.g. organic certification, PDO or PGI

Please note that the products must be packaged in a way that allows them to be transported by air and not more than 300 grams in total.

If you have products of Cypriot origin that fall within the above list and wish to promote them through this event, please contact us as soon as possible at 22889750 or via email: s.christou@ccci.org.cy.

Last date for expressions of interest 05/05/2023.

Please note that there will be a first come, first served basis.

UPGRADING OF ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS OF THE CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT

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We inform you that, in the context of upgrading the electronic systems of the Customs Department, the application for access to the Import Control System has been updated.
With a view to the uninterrupted use of the application, all affected parties should uninstall the existing application and install the upgraded version.

In detail, the steps to be followed for the above procedures are included in the Manual “GUIDE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR ACCESS TO THE IMPORT CONTROL SYSTEM” which is posted on the Website of THESEAS – “Technical Information.”

FEINDEF 2023 – BROKERAGE EVENT THE INTERNATIONAL DEFENCE AND SECURITY EXHIBITHION

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We would like to inform you about a brokerage event organized by the Enterprise Europe Network Madrid in Spain, in the framework of the International Fair of Defence and Security – FEINDEF 2023.

Dates: 17-19 May 2023
Location: Hybrid

This event is especially dedicated to companies, technology centres, research groups, government officials, institutions or individuals that are interested in growing internationally in the field of security and defence.

FEINDEF is the reference forum that encompasses the defence and security sector in Spain, to innovate, cooperate internationally and share knowledge between companies, institutions, universities, and other organisms, as a global response to security. Therefore, it is an excellent opportunity to create new business and technology contacts, meet with potential partners and get to know the latest news on European calls for proposals such as Horizon Europe Cluster 3 (Civil Security for Society) and the European Defence Fund.

Topics:

  • Defence Disruptive Techologies
  • Dual-use technologies
  • Fighting crime and terrorism
  • Border management
  • Resilient infrastructure
  • Increased Cybersecurity
  • Disaster-resilient society
  • Support to Security Research and Innovation

Any company interested in having meetings with other participants, should register here : https://feindef-2023.b2match.io/

EIC ACCELERATOR PROPOSAL WRITING WORKSHOP

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We are delighted to invite you to the “EIC Accelerator” Proposal Writing Workshop, that will take place on 26 April 2023, 9:00 AM – 17:00 PM. The agenda can be found below.

OBJECTIVES:

The event’s objectives are to increase the capacity of potential proposers of the Horizon Europe EIC Accelerator Programme at tackling the different aspects of the proposal, with presentations as well as incorporating interactive practical sessions.

TARGET GROUP:

Company representatives who are interested in submitting proposals to the EIC Accelerator Calls for Proposals, seeking funding to scale-up high impact innovations with the potential to create new markets or disrupt existing ones. This training is especially suited for those who already have basic knowledge of the Programme, have participated in the EIC Info days, have already submitted a short proposal to the EIC Accelerator Programme and are preparing their full proposal or have participated in the national innovation programmes.

WORKING LANGUAGE: English

SPEAKERS:

Dr Benjamin Hötzer is a physicist with expertise on biophysics and optics and a certified project manager. He has 10+ years of experience in national and international funding schemes with special focus on the EIC Accelerator and its predecessor programmes. Dr. Hötzer is interested in supporting companies bringing disruptive solutions to the market especially in the field of green tech.

DORUCON is a TÜV Süd certified (ISO 9001:2015) nationwide consultancy with 40 employees offering start-ups, SME, and corporates from currently 10+ countries full service in the topics of innovation, investment, and financing. The company is authorised in the German Go-Inno and the French Diagnostic Europe and member of the EuropeanAssociation of InnovationConsultants (EAIC). DORUCON has 8+ years of experience in the EIC Accelerator and its predecessor programmes leading a double-digit number of companies to success.

REGISTRATION:

Via this link, by the 21st of April 2023.

Positions are limited and registrations will be handled on a strict first come first served basis.

COMMUNICATION:

For more information, please contact the National Contact Points for the Work Programme “European Innovation Council” Ms Nedi Kaffa tel: 22205039, email: nkaffa@research.org.cy and Mr George Christou tel: 220205030, email: gchristou@research.org.cy

LOCATION:

ΚΕΝΤΡΟ ΕΝΗΜΕΡΩΣΗΣ ΚΑΙ ΕΠΙΜΟΡΦΩΣΗΣ ΓΙΑ ΤΗΝ ΑΠΑΣΧΟΛΗΣΗ ΚΑΙ ΤΗΝ ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΗΜΑΤΙΚΗ ΔΡΑΣΗ -ΚΕΕΑΕΔ

Agenda:

Biotech Cluster/SME Matchmaking Mission to Japan

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Biotech Cluster/SME Matchmaking Mission to Japan
Unique opportunity for B2B meetings!

 

We would like to inform you about the Biotech Cluster / SME mission to Japan.

The mission is organized alongside the “Bio Japan Expo”

  • Mission dates: 10-13 October 2023
  • Application deadline: 7 June 2023
  • On site mission

One day before the fair, on 11 October, the participants will be able to attend a partnering event the “European Biotech and Pharma Partnering Conference” that will take place in Osaka during which pre-arranged B2B meetings will be organized with companies from Kansai regions.

From 11 to 13 October, the participants will have the opportunity to exhibit at the “BioJapan” Expo in Yokohama, identify relevant key contacts, benefit from face-to-face meetings and gain market knowledge about the Biotech industry in Japan.

Targets:

The program targets EU SMEs and clusters active in the following sectors:

  • Drug discovery and drug discovery support – Regenerative medicine
  • Therapeutic agents, diagnostic agents – AI and IoT technologies related to 1.-3
  • Digital Medicine (AI-assisted Drug Development, Drug-Device combinations etc.)
  • Digital Therapeutics (Non-pharmacological therapy systems, App-device combinations)

Costs:

The EU-Japan Centre covers all costs directly related to the mission: the booth at the trade fair, transfer costs from Osaka to Yokohama, partnering activities.

The participating company is expected to cover travel, accommodation and living expenses. The EU-Japan Centre will offer a €600 grant to help cover above costs.

Program’s objectives:

  • Identify relevant key contacts (decision makers, R&D centers, potential partners etc)
  • Establish relationships with potential partners (trade and technology)
  • Benefit from face-to-face meetings leading to possible business opportunities
  • Gain knowledge about market structure, sector analysis, Japanese business culture and policy

For more information about the mission and/or to apply here.

EIT Manufacturing Info Day @ Cyprus

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We are delighted to invite you to the first EIT Manufacturing Info Day @ Cyprus, that will take place at A.G. Leventis Gallery on Monday April 3rd. The agenda can be found attached in the email.

EIT Manufacturing is a Knowledge and Innovation Community within the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) – that connects the leading manufacturing actors in Europe. EIT Manufacturing’s main goal is to bring European stakeholders focused on manufacturing together in innovation ecosystems that add unique value to European products, processes and services and inspire the creation of globally competitive and sustainable manufacturing.

Within 2022, EIT Manufacturing inaugurated its Co-Location Center (CLC) South East, based in Athens, Greece that serves eight countries of South East Europe, including Cyprus.

EIT Manufacturing Info Day @ Cyprus is co-organized by EIT Manufacturing CLC South East and CYENS Centre of Excellence targeting on introducing EIT Manufacturing CLC South East, its activities and offered opportunities to the local manufacturing innovation ecosystem.

The event will include two parts:

  • Part 1 – Opening remarks and keynote speeches from local manufacturing innovation experts and EIT Manufacturing representatives
  • Part 2 – Workshop for discussing and addressing the challenges and the opportunities in the local/Cyprian ecosystem

Participants will have the opportunity to meet key representatives of EIT Manufacturing community and network with key stakeholders from the Cyprus innovation ecosystem (industry, RTO’s, startups, national authorities).

To register and secure your place, please visit the registration link .

It should be mentioned also that the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is an EU body created by the European Union in 2008 to strengthen Europe’s ability to innovate. The EIT is an integral part of Horizon Europe, the EU’s Framework Program for Research and Innovation. For more information click HERE.

Two new calls for proposals of €6 million for the support of Cypriot enterprises

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“Research in Enterprises”: The aim is to intensify the participation of Cypriot businesses in R&I activities, with a budget specifically for businesses without prior essential participation.

We would like to inform you that the Research and Innovation Foundation of Cyprus (RIF) has announced two new calls with a total budget of €6 million, thus continuing its practical support to the Research and Innovation ecosystem of Cyprus.

The calls are part of the “Research in Enterprises” Program of the Research and Innovation Foundation of Cyprus and are an opportunity for SMEs and large Cypriot businesses to create new or substantially improved products, services or methods of production of high-added value. The ultimate aim of the Program is to intensify the participation of Cypriot enterprises in Research & Innovation activities.

To enhance the capacity of a greater number of enterprises to innovate, a budget of €1 million will be allocated to enterprises that have not previously submitted proposals as Contractors to the Foundation under the Foundation’s R&I Programs.

The maximum funding per project is €200.000.

The Submission of Proposals is made through the IRIS gate of the RIF and the deadline is April 24th, 2023 at 13:00. It is noted that the calls are funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility of the Next Generation EU.

For more information, interested parties can visit the RIF website, www.research.org.cy or contact the Foundation’s Partner Service Center, at tel.: 22205000.

TEKTiTE: DIGITAL ECONOMY 2023 – Online Open Innovation Brokerage Event

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TEKTiTE: DIGITAL ECONOMY 2023
Online Open Innovation Brokerage Event
28 – 31 March (4 days) 2023

We would like to inform you about the international digital economy event “TEKTiTE: DIGITAL ECONOMY 2023” which is for businesses, universities, research centers, investors and other organizations interested in learning about the digital economy.

This event will be held online on March 28 – 31, hosted by DeltaTech-Korea Ltd. “TEKTiTE: Digital Economy 2023” is an online technology trade show for four days. “TEKTiTE”, for the fourth time this year, is an online trade fair with the theme:

➢ Mobility.
➢ Healthcare
➢ Environment
➢ Smart City industry
➢ City/Home/Factory/Farm

Registration process: To register, please visit the event website where you can find more information about the event: https://digitaleconomy.tektite.kr/member/member_email.php