{"id":6354,"date":"2019-09-09T22:19:24","date_gmt":"2019-09-09T19:19:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.research.org.cy\/?page_id=6354"},"modified":"2020-06-24T15:44:29","modified_gmt":"2020-06-24T12:44:29","slug":"international-organisations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.research.org.cy\/en\/eu-and-international-programmes\/international-organisations\/","title":{"rendered":"INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS &#038; PROGRAMMES"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='layer_slider_1'  class='avia-layerslider main_color avia-shadow  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  container_wrap sidebar_right'  style='height: 401px; max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto;'  ><\/div>\n<div id='organismos'  class='avia-section av-jzs43nuz-1b4c771537e578b78dd492ce6cb9e7df main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_layerslider  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-6354'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kbm00twu-3958921e12ffd9433340a2c6f062ea6b\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-kbm00twu-3958921e12ffd9433340a2c6f062ea6b{\nmargin:0 0 0px 0;\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-kbm00twu-3958921e12ffd9433340a2c6f062ea6b .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-kbm00twu-3958921e12ffd9433340a2c6f062ea6b .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-kbm00twu-3958921e12ffd9433340a2c6f062ea6b av-special-heading-h5 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-2  el_before_av_promobox  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h5 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >International Organisations <span class='special_amp'>&amp;<\/span> Programmes<\/h5><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kb23lm4i-18e6f08cff76b139dd16d81c2d18f5cd\">\n.av_promobox.av-kb23lm4i-18e6f08cff76b139dd16d81c2d18f5cd{\ncolor:#004e96;\nbackground:#f5f5f5;\nborder-color:#f5f5f5;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-kb23lm4i-18e6f08cff76b139dd16d81c2d18f5cd avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last '><div class='avia-promocontent'><h6><strong>\u00abEUREKA\u00bb<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Launched in 1985, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurekanetwork.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EUREKA<\/a> is an intergovernmental framework through which industry and research institutes from European countries and the European Commission develop and exploit the technologies crucial to global competitiveness and a better quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>EUREKA currently has 42 full members. EUREKA projects concentrate on the development of marketable products and services. Projects are generated on a &#8216;bottom-up&#8217; basis.<\/p>\n<p>The EUREKA Network:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>act as leading facilitator of innovation, providing a proven platform for international R&amp;I cooperation,<\/li>\n<li>promotes and supports market-oriented international R&amp;I project generation, and<\/li>\n<li>facilitates access to finance for companies involved in its projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>EUREKA does not provide direct financial support for projects &#8211; this is the responsibility of the EUREKA members. The Research and Innovation Foundation funds EUREKA projects under the \u201cEUREKA Cyprus\u201d Programme.<\/p>\n<p>Cyprus has been a member of the &#8220;EUREKA&#8221; Organization since 2002, with RIF being the EUREKA National Office in Cyprus. RIF has the responsibility of managing Cyprus&#8217; participation in the Organization&#8217;s activities.<\/p>\n<p>As part of its role RIF has established the &#8220;EUREKA Cyprus&#8221; Program as the mechanism for selecting and supporting Cypriot organizations wishing to participate in &#8220;EUREKA&#8221; projects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jzs4619w-230cb8d5849275f1abe58aeae83ed33c\">\n.avia-section.av-jzs4619w-230cb8d5849275f1abe58aeae83ed33c{\nmargin-top:-50px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='cern'  class='avia-section av-jzs4619w-230cb8d5849275f1abe58aeae83ed33c main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_horizontal_gallery  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-6354'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2j310y-d67ff52337fabc8b0892d1367ba79314\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-2j310y-d67ff52337fabc8b0892d1367ba79314{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-2j310y-d67ff52337fabc8b0892d1367ba79314 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2j310y-d67ff52337fabc8b0892d1367ba79314 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-2j310y-d67ff52337fabc8b0892d1367ba79314 av-special-heading-h6 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-5  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h6 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >CERN <\/h6><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jzs45ovf-84ee3dfab4cf5b82d7de1fe361532cf0 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"https:\/\/home.cern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CERN<\/a> (Conseil Europ\u00e9en pour la Recherche Nucl\u00e9aire) is the European Center for Nuclear Research, aims to enhance the collaboration between European countries in the field of nuclear research for purely scientific purposes.<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1954 consists of twenty-two member states and is the largest research center in the world. CERN probes into the fundamental structure of the universe, providing scientists with complex scientific infrastructures for carrying out fundamental particle experiments and contributing to the areas of physics, computing, medicine, engineering and technology.<\/p>\n<p>In 2006, the Government of the Republic of Cyprus signed a General Cooperation Agreement with CERN, followed by the signature of two Technical Cooperation Protocols in July 2007 in the areas of high energy particle physics and in computing, which facilitate access to CERN\u2019s research infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>In 2009, the Government of the Republic of Cyprus applied for membership to CERN and upon completion of the negotiation procedure and an induction stage that lasted between 25th May and 1st October 2012, Cyprus gained the status of Associate Member (at the pre-stage to full membership).<\/p>\n<p>Since 2016, the Republic of Cyprus has been an Associated Member of CERN. The status of the Associated Member allows the Republic of Cyprus to attend CERN Council meetings. In addition, Cypriot students can benefit from the specialized training offered by its educational and research programs and Cypriot scientists can become members of the Agency&#8217;s staff, while Cypriot companies can become CERN subcontractors, for industrial cooperation in advanced technology sectors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-jzy6k7gz-86a5f736415f1954b88515d47dfba350 av-minimal-toggle  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-454ksi-1e3ba759bc3efecb782c5ae12e3c2cae'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"RIF\u2019s Role\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: RIF\u2019s Role\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: RIF\u2019s Role\">RIF\u2019s Role<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The responsibility for the promotion of the cooperation between CERN and Cypriot academic and research organisations was originally assigned by the Council of Ministers to the Research and Innovation Foundation, until the expiry of the Cooperation Agreement in October 2011. The RIF had in particular been responsible for the implementation of the Cooperation Protocol provisions and making the most of our access to CERN infrastructures.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, RIF hosts the Industrial Liaison Officer (ILO) who is responsible for disseminating information to the business community of Cyprus for opportunities of business collaboration with CERN.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1wnmo2-f39b0a25524950221117c57fdafb5b46'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Cyprus-CERN Committee\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Cyprus-CERN Committee\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Cyprus-CERN Committee\">Cyprus-CERN Committee<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Currently, the responsibility for policymaking for the exploitation of the benefits of Cyprus\u2019 participation in CERN, has been assigned by the Council of Ministers to the Cyprus-CERN Committee under the Chairmanship of the Ministry of Education and Culture, the RIF being a member of this Committee.<\/p>\n<p>The Committee advises RIF regarding the implementation of the Agreement between Cyprus and CERN, promotes CERN\u2019s work and the opportunities it offers to the scientific, research and business community of Cyprus and provides recommendations regarding the level of financial support for CERN related activities.<\/p>\n<p>The Cyprus-CERN Committee has drafted and is 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The JRC employs scientists to carry out research in order to provide independent scientific advice and support to EU policy.<\/p>\n<p>JRC\u2019s scientific work supports a whole host of EU policies in a variety of areas from agriculture and food security, to environment and climate change, as well as nuclear safety, innovation and growth.<\/p>\n<p>The main responsibilities of the Centre include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>create, manage and make sense of knowledge to support European policies with independent evidence,<\/li>\n<li>develop innovative tools and make them available to policy makers,<\/li>\n<li>anticipate emerging issues that need to be addressed at EU level and understand policy environments,<\/li>\n<li>share know-how with EU countries, the scientific community and international partners,<\/li>\n<li>contributes to the overall objective of Horizon 2020,<\/li>\n<li>conduct Euratom-funded research on <a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/energy\/en\/topics\/nuclear-energy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">nuclear safety and security<\/a>\u00a0to contribute to the transition to a carbon-free economy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>RIF is the national representative and the National Contact Point for JRC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='cosme'  class='avia-section av-jzs4619w-2c88a550bec80ca4c7bab51a7e93e5ec main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_horizontal_gallery  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-6354'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kb28nktn-8a511978fa2b3ce019ca39030316e9b9\">\n#top 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href=\"http:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/growth\/smes\/cosme\/index_el.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">COSME<\/a> is the EU Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and SMEs, running from 2014 to 2020, with a budget of \u20ac2.3 billion.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>COSME supports SMEs in the following areas:<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #fff;\"><strong>Facilitating access to finance<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Guaranties, loans and equity, through local financial intermediaries in EU countries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #fff;\"><strong>Supporting internationalisation and access to markets<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support to EU enterprises to access markets outside the EU through the Enterprise Europe Network and other initiatives such as the \u201cYour Europe\u201d Business Portal, the \u201cSME Internationalisation\u201d Portal, the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) SME Helpdesks for Asia and South America, the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #fff;\"><strong>Creating an environment favourable to competitiveness<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supporting actions to improve the framework conditions in which enterprises operate by reducing unnecessary administrative and regulatory burdens, the emergence of competitive industries and the development of world class clusters in the EU.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #fff;\"><strong>Encouraging an entrepreneurial culture<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supporting the implementation of the Entrepreneurship 2020 Action Plan and the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs, focusing on digital entrepreneurship etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>COSME is a programme implementing the Small Business Act (SBA) which reflects the Commission\u2019s political will to recognise the central role of SMEs in the EU economy.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Useful Links:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Information for COSME: <a href=\"http:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/growth\/smes\/cosme\/index_el.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/growth\/smes\/cosme\/index_el.htm<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Access to Finance: <a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/growth\/access-to-finance\/cosme-financial-instruments_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/growth\/access-to-finance\/cosme-financial-instruments_en<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kbar37kb-3c8c9833e545dcd0115d340edf6a24a3\">\n.av-horizontal-gallery.av-kbar37kb-3c8c9833e545dcd0115d340edf6a24a3{\npadding:3% 0px;;\n}\n.av-horizontal-gallery.av-kbar37kb-3c8c9833e545dcd0115d340edf6a24a3 .av-horizontal-gallery-inner{\npadding-bottom:20%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  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