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CYENS Centre of Excellence is a leading Research and Innovation hub specializing in Interactive Media, Smart Systems, and Emerging Technologies. As the only organization in Cyprus dedicated to immersive technologies, it plays a vital role in advancing knowledge and facilitating technology transfer across the region. This Centre is the result of a unique collaboration between three public universities—the University of Cyprus, the Cyprus University of Technology.

CYENS Joins Cyprus’ Centres of Excellence in Signing MoU with the President of the Republic

Date & Time

5th June 2025

Location

Cyprus

A significant milestone for research and innovation in Cyprus was marked with a high-level meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and the Directors of the island’s seven Centres of Excellence, including our own CYENS Centre of Excellence. Also in attendance were the Minister of Finance, the Deputy Minister to the President, and the Deputy Minister for Research, Innovation & Digital Policy.

The meeting underscored a shared commitment to strengthening Cyprus’ research and innovation ecosystem, emphasizing collaboration across academia, industry, public authorities, and civil society.

As part of this strategic dialogue, the participating Centres CYENS, KIOS, ERATOSTHENES, EMME-CARE, biobank.cy, CMMI, and PHAETHON signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding, laying the groundwork for long-term cooperation and excellence in science, technology, and impact-driven innovation.

CYENS is proud to be part of this national alliance, dedicated to advancing Cyprus as a regional hub of knowledge, creativity, and human-centered progress.

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