Programme Category
Programme Name
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.
Identifier Code
Call
Summary
The “Proof of Concept for Technology / Knowhow Applications” Programme aims at the preliminary investigation of possible industrial applications of a technology/knowhow.
Detailed Call Description
Through this Programme it is expected that Enterprises will have the opportunity to verify the industrial application potential of a technology/knowhow before being involved in a broader scale research project of Technological Development and Innovation.
As the Programme is part of Pillar I, “Smart Growth”, the projects must be applicable in one of the designated Priority Sectors of the Smart Specialisation Strategy 2023-2030.
- 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
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
60%
Thematic Categories
- Public Administration
- Research, Technological Development and Innovation
- Small-Medium Enterprises and Competitiveness
Eligibility for Participation
- Businesses
- Chambers
- Legal Entities under Public Law
- Local Authorities
- NGOs
- Private Bodies
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
- Semi-governmental organisations
- Trade Unions
- Training Centres
Eligibility For Participation Notes
BENEFICIARIES: Research Organisations, Enterprises, Other Organisations
SPECIFIC RESTRICTIONS AND CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION: The Host Organisation can be a Research Organisation, Enterprise (Small or Medium Sized Enterprise (B.1, B.2)) or Other Organisation
The participation of Partner Organisations (Research Organisation, Enterprise or Other Organisation) is allowed.
Participation of Large Enterprises (including Private Universities) is only permitted when an SME is also participating in the Cypriot Consortium, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/1058 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund.
Call Opening Date
Call Closing Date
National Contact Point(s)
Research and Innovation Foundation
Τelephone: 22205000
Email: support@research.org.cy
EU Contact Point
European Regional Development Fund