BRIDGE2HORIZON

Opened

Programme Category

Co-Financed Programmes

Programme Name

THALIA (2021-2027) – Cohesion Policy Funds

Programme Description

THALIA: Foundations of Change, Prosperity, Equality and Development

Programme “THALIA 2021-2027” constitutes a multi-annual, multi-fund development Programme that was drawn up in accordance to the Article 22 of the Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 (Common Provisions Regulation – CPR), outlining the development strategy for the utilisation of the resources allocated to Cyprus through the Cohesion Policy Funds, for the period 2021-2027.

The total budget of the Programme amounts to €1.81 billion, of which €968 million comes from the EU Cohesion Policy Funds, while the remaining €842 million is the national contribution.

Programme Details

Identifier Code

BRIDGE2HORIZON/0326

Call

BRIDGE2HORIZON

Summary

Within the framework of the “BRIDGE2HORIZON” Program, R&I projects are expected to be implemented to address challenges that have been identified following an analysis of the participation of Cypriot Institutions in the “Horizon Europe” Program from the start of the Program to date.

Detailed Call Description

Within the framework of the “BRIDGE2HORIZON” Program, R&I projects are expected to be implemented to address challenges that have been identified following an analysis of the participation of Cypriot Institutions in the “Horizon Europe” Program from the start of the Program to date.

  • Priority: Competitive, Smart and Digital Economy
  • Policy Objective: A more Competitive and Smarter Europe
  • Specific Objective: Strengthening Research & Innovation
  • Project Type: Grant Scheme
  • Geographical area covered by the call: Cyprus
  • Thematic Category: Strengthening Research & Innovation

Open Call until May 29, 2026, 1:00 p.m. or until the budget is exhausted

Call Total Budget

€500.000

Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan

60%

Thematic Categories

  • Research, Technological Development and Innovation

Eligibility for Participation

  • Businesses
  • Central Government
  • Chambers
  • Legal Entities under Public Law
  • Local Authorities
  • NGOs
  • Private Bodies
  • Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
  • Semi-governmental organisations
  • Trade Unions

Call Opening Date

26/03/2026

Call Closing Date

29/05/2026

National Contact Point(s)

Research and Innovation Foundation

Τelephone: 22205000
Email: support@research.org.cy