Innovation

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.

Innovation drives economic growth and fuels successful R&D, leading to better, more efficient, and competitive products. Its strategic importance spans all types of organizations—from start-ups to research institutions and government bodies. Yet, many face obstacles in funding or developing in-house innovation capabilities. Collaborative innovation (Co-innovation) offers a powerful alternative, providing access to expertise and resources through strategic partnerships.

We apply the Co-innovation model across all our activities. Internally, it enables cross-departmental collaboration, leveraging shared expertise and joint project development. Externally, it allows us to support other organizations in managing their innovation processes more effectively. This approach helps our partners reduce costs, minimize risk, and accelerate their innovation outcomes. Co-innovation ensures that innovation is both accessible and sustainable, regardless of size or budget.

Why us?

At CYENS, we apply the concept of Co-innovation to all our daily tasks and processes both internally and externally. Internal Co-innovation allows us to connect different departments on joint projects by delivering support from one to another as the need arises. External Co-innovation allows us to extend our support services to other organisations that need agile innovation management. This enables our partners and clients to convey their innovation activities much more efficiently, while reducing operational costs and risks.

How can we help?

We can help your organisation to create incremental revenue streams through exploitation of your innovation activities
We offer our subject matter expertise in areas that are most relevant to your organisational goals and objectives (AI, ML, AR/VR/MR/XR, Computer Vision, EdTech, HealthTech, serious and educational games, etc.)
We have successfully worked with CYTA, MoD, and others
We include primary market research in all technology evaluations

We have access to professional patent search software
We have the resource base of 20 senior scientists and experienced commercial software development teams
Our technology transfer and consulting employees have university research and business experience
Our innovation management expertise stems from Oxford University, Imperial College and University College London technology transfer and commercialisation practices.

CYENS Startups and Spin-offs

CYENS Spin-offs

CYENS Spin-offs represent the Centre’s most successful pathway from research to real-world impact. Each spin-off is founded on years of interdisciplinary research and nurtured through CYENS’s innovation ecosystem connecting scientific excellence with market-ready applications. These ventures embody our mission to transform knowledge into sustainable economic and social value, advancing Cyprus as a regional hub for deep-tech innovation.

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CYENS Startups

CYENS Startups are innovative companies and entrepreneurs supported through our acceleration, mentoring, and co-working programs. By offering access to state-of-the-art infrastructure, expert guidance, and EU-level funding networks, CYENS empowers early-stage ventures to develop, validate, and scale their solutions. From AI and XR to IoT and digital health, our startups drive Cyprus’s transition toward a smarter, greener, and more connected future.

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Co-working, Office & Conference Space at CYENS

TechHub

The CYENS Tech-Hub offers modern co-working, private offices, and event spaces in the heart of Nicosia. With secured access, high-speed internet, and a full range of amenities, it provides a professional and collaborative environment for entrepreneurs, startups, and teams to grow and connect.

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