What we do
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.
Magic Lantern
“Magic Lantern” is developing an innovative interactive display unit that overlays multimedia content onto physical books, creating an augmented reality
experience. Designed for organizations seeking dynamic and immersive
presentations, our solution targets small and medium-sized museums and cultural institutions, aligning with our team’s network and early adopter agreements.
Our product offers a cost-effective, portable, and compact solution, enhancing the visibility, appeal, and engagement of museum collections. It includes an intuitive
content editor, allowing institutions to easily update and customize displayed
content. This versatility adds significant value, making it an ideal tool for
institutions with limited resources but high creative ambitions.
Darefore
Darefore is a technology company revolutionizing athlete performance through data-driven solutions. We specialize in data analysis, computer visualization, and human motion capture to develop innovative tools for athletes and coaches.
Main focus / product / service:
Our core product is the Darefore Sensor + Hub, a wearable system that tracks torso
angle and estimates aerodynamic drag (CdA) in real time. The sensor is worn via a chest strap, positioned on the back to accurately capture body posture during
rides. Paired with our mobile app, it delivers live feedback and in-depth post-ride analysis to help athletes refine their posture and ride faster with less eff ort. This data connects to the Darefore Hub — a powerful web-based platform designed for performance analysis.
Periopsis
PERIOPSIS offers satellite imagery and aerial photography–based analytics
powered by artificial intelligence and computer vision for large-scale environmental observation and modelling.
IoTshield
IoTShield.ai is a Cyprus-based B2B cyber-security startup and spin-off from the CYENS Centre of Excellence, focused on securing IoT and industrial IoT networks. Tracxn+3Forbes Cyprus The Future Summit+3Innovation Partners Profile+3
They offer AI-driven software solutions that continuously monitor connectivity, devices, and traffic, detecting anomalies, intrusions, failures or misuse in real time. Innovation Partners Profile+2iotshield.ai+2
Their vision is to be a global insight provider in the IoT platform ecosystem, enabling safer deployment and operation of connected systems across home, industrial, and enterprise environments.
Contact: info@iotshield.ai
SENSSOS
SENSSOS is developing biofeedback tools for individuals and healthcare professionals, with a focus on the prevention, diagnosis, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders.The technology offers real-time information accompanied by corrective feedback on crucial physiological parameters such as muscle activity and posture. This information is displayed on a “live” avatar (“digital twin”) of the user while performing physical activities and through tailored and easy-to-understand interfaces. SENSSOS solutions are designed to facilitate both online (real-time) and offline data processing and visualisation. This versatility empowers individual users to take charge of their health, and healthcare professionals to provide innovative preventive and rehabilitation services.