Record Number of Applications for PRE-SEED as Interest in Creating and Growing Startups in Cyprus Continues to Rise
PRESS RELEASE
11 September 2026
Record Number of Applications for PRE-SEED as Interest in Creating and Growing Startups in Cyprus Continues to Rise
284 proposals submitted under the Research and Innovation Foundation’s new Call,…
RIF ANNOUNCEMENT
The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) informs the public that, on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, the RIF offices will remain closed from 09:00 to 15:00, due to an internal event.
During the above hours, public services will not be available.
The…
Early Submission of Proposals to the PRE-SEED/0526 Call- Checklist
To facilitate the successful submission of proposals to the PRE-SEED/0526 Call, RIF has prepared a checklist which can be found HERE. Please note that your proposal must include all the necessary documents specified in the relevant Call for…
Market Survey on the “Accelerate Cyprus Talent (ACT)” and “G3 – Games Go Global” Programmes
The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) announces the launch of a market sounding process to gauge interest and gather information regarding the possibility of announcing two new funding programMEs “Accelerate Cyprus Talent (ACT)” and…
New Call for Proposals for the «Enhancing Cybersecurity for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) designated as Important Entities Falling Within the Scope of the NIS2 Directive» (NCC-CY- NIS2/0826)
The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) in collaboration with the Digital Security Authority (DSA) as the National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre (NCC-CY), announce the Call for Proposals for the Programme «Enhancing Cybersecurity for…
Budget Exhaustion for Call SPONSORSHIPS/COMP/0426 – Category II
The Research and Innovation Foundation announces that due to budget exhaustion of the SPONSORSHIPS/COMP/0426 - Category II Call, no additional proposals will be accepted. It is noted that the Call was announced on 20/04/2026 and the deadline…
The BASH 2026: Connecting the People Driving Cyprus’ Innovation Ecosystem
Press Release
15 July 2026
The BASH 2026: Connecting the People Driving Cyprus' Innovation Ecosystem
More than 200 representatives from Cyprus' research, innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem attended RIF's flagship annual networking…
Chief Scientist Supports the Next Generation of Research and Innovation
PRESS RELEASE
29 June 2026
Chief Scientist Supports the Next Generation of Research and Innovation
Robotheadz Brings Cypriot Excellence to Australia
The Chief Scientist for Research, Innovation and Technology of the Republic of Cyprus,…
Completion of the Submission of Proposals for the ENTERPRISES /0326 Call for Proposals
The submission of proposals for Call for Proposals ENTERPRISES /0326 was completed on the June 30th 2026.
A total of 93 proposals were successfully submitted by 84 unique organisations. 66 proposals include collaboration between enterprises…
Completion of the Submission of Proposals for the CONCEPT/0326 Call for Proposals
The submission of proposals for Call for Proposals CONCEPT /0326 of the « Proof of Concept » Programme, was completed on the June 26th 2026.
A total of 181 proposals were successfully submitted by 103 unique organisations, marking a record…
Early Submission of Proposals to the RIF Calls – CONCEPT/0326 and ENTERPRISES/0326
Please note that the deadline for Call CONCEPT/0326 is June 26, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., while for Call ENTERPRISES/0326 it is June 30, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
RIF recommends the timely submission of proposals, within a reasonable timeframe before…
WEBINAR FOR THE NEW CALL FOR PROPOSALS PRE-SEED/0526
On June 12th 2026, the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF), following the announcement of the New Call for Proposals for the “Creation and Initial Development of Startups with International Orientation (PRE-SEED)» Programme (PRE-SEED/0526)…