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

 

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 

Presentation of New Entrepreneurship Support Plan – 2nd Call for Proposals

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We would like to inform you that the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) as the Coordinator of Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Cyprus, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry and the Limassol Chamber of Commerce & Industry, are organizing an event on 14th of May 2024, at 16:30, at the premises of Limassol Chamber, to present the New Entrepreneurship Support Scheme.

The purpose of the event is to provide an opportunity for interested parties to address any questions before the start of proposal submissions. The event is open to the public. To register, please click HERE.

The presentation will be conducted in Greek, and the entire event will last for 2 hours.

Please carefully review the Scheme Guide, which is posted on the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry’s website HERE, to come prepared with questions.

For further information, you can contact us by phone at 22889749/52/69 or via email at eency@ccci.org.cy.

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

 

Presentations from the Information Day of the 2nd Call for Proposals of the New Entrepreneurship Support Scheme, held on 14 May 2024, at the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Related presentations | Speakers:

Stalo Demosthenous   

Vicky Tsaggaridou Hatziplaulou

Europe Day Celebration Event – Participation of EEN Cyprus with a Booth

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Every year on May 9th, Europe Day is celebrated.

This date marks the anniversary of the historic “Schumann Declaration” through which Robert Schumann formulated his proposal for a new form of political cooperation in Europe, capable of making war between European nations unthinkable. Robert Schumann’s proposal is considered the beginning of today’s European Union.

Cyprus will celebrate Europe Day and the 20th anniversary of its accession to the European Union on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Limassol.

The celebratory event will start at 17:00, and visitors will have the opportunity to get acquainted with European institutions and programs, European countries, Limassol Municipality, and schools that are ambassadors of the European Parliament in Cyprus. A Photography Exhibition and Art Program will follow.

The event will be honored and addressed by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, the European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Stella Kyriakides, and the Mayor of Limassol, Nikos Nicolaides.

The event is organized by the European Commission Representation in Cyprus, the Office of the European Parliament in Cyprus, and Limassol Municipality.

The Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus will participate in the event with a booth and will inform visitors about the services of the Network.

Following is the Program.

For any further information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us at the following phone numbers: 22889749/52/69 or via email at eency@ccci.org.cy

Announcement and Presentation of New Entrepreneurship Support Plan – 2nd Call for Proposals

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We would like to inform you that the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry in cooperation with the Cyprus Youth Organization (CYYO), has announced the 2nd Call for Proposals for the New Entrepreneurship Support Plan.

The aim of the project is to develop, support and promote entrepreneurship by focusing on specific population groups such as young people and women who wish to engage in entrepreneurship in any economic activity, except those listed in Annex I of the Plan Guide, by making use of their knowledge, experience, training and talents.

Beneficiaries:

  • Young men and women who have been legally resident in areas under the exclusive control of the Republic of Cyprus for the last six months and have free access to work.
  • Unemployed or employed
  • Young men and women aged 18-29, men 30-50 and women 30-55
  • They have not been engaged in business activity in the last six months prior to their application, i.e. not self-employed or with more than 25% participation in an active business.

The sponsorship amount is 70% for young people aged 18-29 and 60% for men aged 30-50 and women aged 30-55.

The sponsorship is calculated on the cost of the eligible investment costs (Equipment, Special Facilities, Buildings – purchase, construction, renovation/remodelling, Promotion) with a maximum eligible budget perenterprise of €120,000 for activities related to manufacturing, services and tourism.

The total budget allocated for the needs of the Plan is €20 million and may be modified.

Interested parties can obtain the Guide to the Plan, which contains all the details, the Model Application

Form and other required forms, from the website of the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry HERE.

For more information, those interested can contact the competent Ministry officials at 22867178/156/194 and the Youth Officer, Anna Loizou, at 22402615.

The date of application will be announced at a later stage.

CCCI, as the Coordinator of the EEN Cyprus, will organise a two-hour event on 14 May 2024, at 16:30, at the Limassol Chamber of Commerce, in order to present the Plan in detail and answer any questions. To register for the event, click HERE.

We would also like to inform you that the Cyprus Youth Organisation will hold a series of events to present the Plan. Details HERE.

Presentations at the events will be conducted in Greek. Participation is FREE of charge.

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

Event at CCCI with the President of the Republic of Estonia, Mr. Alar Karis

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On the occasion of the visit of the President of Estonia, His Excellency Mr. Alar Karis, in our country, you are invited to the Cyprus-Estonia Business Forum, which will take place on Wednesday 27th of March 2024, at the CCCI on the 1st floor.

This is an event of great importance for the business community, which aims to underline the strategic importance of the relations between Cyprus and Estonia and to facilitate the development of long-term synergies.

The Business Forum will be addressed by the President of Estonia, who will be accompanied by a business delegation consisting of 11 companies operating in the Maritime, Cybersecurity, and IT sectors.

The event will first start with a networking lunch between 13:30 – 14:30, to give participants the opportunity to meet and talk in person with members of the business delegation from Estonia and other attendees.

This will be followed by presentations on the latest trends, challenges, and developments in the fields of Maritime, Cybersecurity, and IT will be delivered by Deputy Ministers of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy, Mr. Nicodemos Damianou, and Shipping, Ms. Marina Hadjimanolis.

After that, companies from Estonia will present their products and services in an effort to connect them with the Cypriot companies that will participate in order to develop partnerships. To view the profiles of Estonian companies, click HERE.

The event will conclude with an interactive Q&A session.

Those companies and organizations interested in participating in the event should complete the online registration form located HERE.

Final Agenda

Due to strict security measures, please arrive in the room by 14:30pm.

For any questions or further information, interested parties are invited to contact the following numbers: +35722889749/52/69/72/06, or by email: eency@ccci.org.cy.

INVITATION Awareness Event Interpreting the EU Regulations relating to Agrifood and Green Line Trade

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The EU One Stop Shop Supporting Green Line Trade & Businesses along with the Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus, cordially invite you to their jointly organized event. The purpose of this event is to provide information and ensure compliance within the business community concerning:

  • The harmonized European regulations for agricultural products
  • The European Regulation for the Green Line and
  • The procedures for agrifood crossing the Green Line

This event is suitable for businesses who might be interested in buying or selling agrifood products across the Green Line.

Additionally, the event will feature the work of the Enterprise Europe Network, which provides integratedsupportservicesto Cypriot enterprises interested in locatingfunding, obtaining information and guidance, accessing training and partnerships, or seeking help and advice.

Your presence would greatly contribute to the success of this informative occasion.

Date: 20/03/2024 Time: 14:30

Venue: Conference room, 1st floor – Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI)

Address: Deligiorgi str. 3, 1066, Nicosia

The event will be conducted in English. Please find the Agenda below. Registration for the event is required. To register please click HERE.

For any further information or enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us at the following telephone numbers: +357 22 022538 and + 357 22 889749, or via email: info@eu-oss.com and eency@ccci.org.cy.

Alexander Apostolides
Team Leader
EU One Stop Shop
Supporting Green Line Trade & Businesses
Tel. +357 22022538
Email: alex.apostolides@eu-oss.com

Yours faithfully,
Stalo Demosthenous
Senior Officer CCCI
Department of European Affairs & Programmes
Coordinator of Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus
Tel. +357 22889752
Email: stalo@ccci.org.cy

 

Presentations from the Awareness Event  “Interpreting the EU Regulations relating to Agrifood and Green Line Trade”, held on 20 March 2024 at The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI). The CCCI, Coordinator of Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus, in collaboration with the EU One Stop Shop Supporting Green Line Trade & Businesses, organized an Awareness Event with title “Interpreting the EU Regulations relating to Agrifood and Green Line Trade” with the aim of informing SMEs about the Green Line regulations.

See the Presentations from the Awareness Event “Interpreting the EU Regulations relating to Agrifood and Green Line Trade”.


Speakers:

Anthemis Melifronidou

Filippos Georgiades

Richard Moody

Kemal Baykalli

AGENDA

Awareness Event

Interpreting the EU Regulations relating to Agrifood and Green Line Trade 20th of March 2024, 14.30-18.00

Conference room, 1st floor – Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) Deligiorgi str. 3, 1066, Nicosia

 

1. 14:30-15:00 Arrival – Registration
 

2.

 15:00-15:15 Opening remarks (Welcome):

  • Mr. Alexander Apostolides, EU OSS Team Leader
  • Ms. Stalo Demosthenous, EEN Cyprus Coordinator
 

3.

 15:15 -15:35 Presentation on the EU Regulations relating to Agrifood:

  • Mr. Richard Moody, EU OSS Legal Expert
 

4.

 15:35 –16:20 Presentation on Regulations & Standards and Phytosanitary Certification & Marketing Rules:

  • Mr. Fillipos Georgiades, Public Health Officer, Ministry of Health
  • Dr. Athemis Melifronidou, Head of Plant Health and Quality Control Service, Department of Agriculture
 

5.

 16:20- 16:35 Presentation on Green Line Trade: Practical Steps

  • Mr. Kemal Baykalli, EU OSS GLT Expert
 

6.

 16:35 –16:40 Closing remarks:

  • Mr. Alexander Apostolides, EU OSS Team Leader
 

7.

 16:40 – 18:00 Networking & Coffee Break