Proof of Concept for Technology / Knowhow Applications

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

CONCEPT/0326

Call

Proof of Concept for Technology / Knowhow Applications

Summary

Through the Program, it is expected that entities will have the opportunity to verify the possibility of industrial application of technology/know-how, before the start of an extensive research project for technological development and innovation.

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

€1.000.000

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

24/03/2026

Call Closing Date

26/05/2026

National Contact Point(s)

Research and Innovation Foundation

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

EU Contact Point

European Regional Development Fund

Website