Participation Procedures

Refer to EUREKA projects only. There are different procedures for the EUROSTARS Programme and Cluster Projects.

9 easy steps to setting up an innovative idea:

-          You have a project idea.

-          You contact your EUREKA National Project Coordinator.

-          You develop your project idea and set up a project partnership.

-          You secure financing from each participant (from a national programme and/or private source).

-          All project partners create and sign a Consortium Agreement.

-          You submit your project application form, signed by all partners, to EUREKA via the NPC of the main project participant.

-          If it fulfils the EUREKA criteria, your project is endorsed.

-          Your project is awarded the EUREKA label.

-          Your project begins.

Every project proposal must meet the following EUREKA criteria:

-          Has a civilian purpose.

-          Is directed at the development of a new product, process or service.

-          Involves at least two participants from two different EUREKA member states.

-          Supports the EUREKA aims to enhance European competitiveness.

Cyprus has been a member of the EUREKA Organization since June 2002. The management of the EUREKA activities for Cyprus has been assigned to the Research Promotion Foundation by the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Cyprus. The Research Promotion Foundation is referred to as the National EUREKA Office for Cyprus and is responsible for all EUREKA related matters in Cyprus.

The «EUREKA Cyprus» Programme, which is included in the Research Promotion Foundation’s Framework Programme for Research and Development 2007-2010, offers funding opportunities to Cypriot companies and research organizations wishing to participate in EUREKA projects, or Cluster Projects, or EUROSTARS projects.