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Summary

In this section you can find information on Calls announced by the Research Promotion Foundation (RPF) under the «RESTART 2016-2020» Programmes with national funding.

Programme Description

The «RESTART 2016-2020» Programmes comprise a multi-annual development framework of Programmes for the support of Research, Technological Development and Innovation (RTDI) in Cyprus, which is co-funded by national and European resources and is implemented in conjunction with other national initiatives and Programmes.

The main objectives of the RESTART 2016-2020 Programmes, which reflect on the three (3) basic Strategic Pillars, are the following:

PILLAR I: “Smart Development” – the main objective under Pillar I is smart development, with focus on selected priority sectors, through supporting the effectiveness of the RTDI System in Cyprus, its association with the productive base of the Economy, the enhancement of its extroversion and the reinforcement of its ties and interoperability between its components.

PILLAR II: “Sustainable RTDI System” – ensuring the long-term future and momentum of the RTDI system and reinforcing its future perspectives, focusing on excellence and on the support of human resources, especially those of the younger generation, are vital components under this second pillar.

PILLAR III: “RTDI System Transformation”- the third pillar aims to support the operational framework of the RTDI system and the production of added value resulting from research and innovation activities, through the development of supportive instruments and pilot measures, the encouragement for dissemination and exploitation of research results, and the development and promotion of the appropriate culture.

The three pillars of the RESTART 2016-2020 Programmes are classified in Modules, each comprising of separate Programmes of specific objectives in which stakeholders can participate following a communication by the RPF on relevant Calls for Proposals and following an assessment after proposals’ submission.

The total budget of the RESTART 2016-2020 Programmes is €99.140.000, out of which a total amount of 45.000.000 Euro is foreseen to be covered by the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIFs) and in particular by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

The RESTART Programmes co-funded by the ERDF are promoted under the Operational Programme (OP) “Competitiveness and Sustainable Development”. Hence, the relevant Calls will appear, as appropriate, under the relevant category of the Co-funded EU Programmes within this Portal.  

Thematic Categories

  • Research, Technological Development and Innovation

Eligibility for Participation

  • Associations
  • Central Government
  • Chambers
  • Educational Institutions
  • Large Enterprises
  • Local Authorities
  • NGOs
  • Non Profit Organisations
  • Private Bodies
  • Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
  • Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
  • State-owned Enterprises
  • Trade Unions
  • Training Centres

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  • Excellence Hubs

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    Code: 38203 | Identifier Code: EXCELLENCE/0925 | Programme name: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Sub-program: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Start submission calls: 18/09/2025 | End submission calls: 26/11/2025

    The “Excellence Hubs” Programme aims to promote scientific excellence, which is a fundamental part for the sustainable development of the Research, Technological Development and Innovation (RTDI) System, through the funding of pioneering research projects in cutting-edge fields. Additionally, the Programme aims to contribute towards creating growth prospects for the local economy and to tackle social and other contemporary challenges.

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  • POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS

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    Code: 38173 | Identifier Code: POST-DOC/0925 | Programme name: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Sub-program: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Start submission calls: 18/09/2025 | End submission calls: 28/11/2025

    The “POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS ” Program aims to support existing and integrate new postdoctoral level scientists into the Research, Technological Development and Innovation (RTDI) system of Cyprus for the preparation of high-level research projects, seeking their involvement in the development of new research activities, the creation of a critical mass of researchers in cutting-edge scientific fields and the creation of sustainable highly specialized jobs for the employment of new scientists.

    In addition, the Program is expected to contribute to addressing the problem of brain drain abroad, a phenomenon that has worsened in recent years.

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  • RESTART 2016-2020 - NURTURING AN RTDI CULTURE - Cyprus Award – Commercial Exploitation of Research Results 2025

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    Code: 38037 | Identifier Code: CULTURE / AWARD-EXPLOITATION / 0725 | Programme name: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Sub-program: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Start submission calls: 04/07/2025 | End submission calls: 19/09/2025

    The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF), in the frame of its activities to develop a culture of knowledge transfer and commercial exploitation of research results, announces for the first time the “Cyprus Award for the Commercial Exploitation of Research Results”.

    Knowledge Transfer activity at national level makes a significant contribution to enhancing competitiveness, creating new jobs and contributing to the diversification, sustainability and vitality of national economies.

    This Award will provide a reward for a scientist or a group of scientists who have demonstrated successful commercial exploitation of research results and seeks to motivate and encourage further development of knowledge transfer activities in the Cypriot ecosystem.

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  • RESTART 2016-2020 «NURTURING AN RTDI CULTURE» «Cyprus Research Award – Young Researcher 2025» AWARD-YR

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    Code: 38031 | Identifier Code: CULTURE / AWARD-YR / 0725 | Programme name: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Sub-program: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Start submission calls: 04/07/2025 | End submission calls: 19/09/2025

    The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF), in the frame of its activities for recognizing and rewarding research excellence, established an annual Research Award for Cyprus in 2007. In 2013, the Award was modified in order to separately reward young and more experienced  researchers, in a parallel attempt to support early-career researchers and promote distinguished scientists active in Cyprus.

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  • RESTART 2016-2020 «NURTURING AN RTDI CULTURE» «Cyprus Research Award – Distinguished Researcher 2025»

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    Code: 38028 | Identifier Code: CULTURE/AWARD-DR/0725 | Programme name: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Sub-program: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Start submission calls: 04/07/2025 | End submission calls: 19/09/2025

    The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) launches the Call for Nominations for the “Cyprus Research Award – Distinguished Researcher” of the Programme “Nurturing an RTDI Culture” within the framework of the “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes for Research, Technological Development and Innovation (RTDI) and invites all interested parties to submit nominations for the award.

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  • Call for Proposals for the «PHD in Industry» Programme

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    Code: 35215 | Identifier Code: PHD IN INDUSTRY/1124 | Programme name: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Sub-program: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Start submission calls: 11/11/2024 | End submission calls: 27/03/2025

    The “PhD in Industry” Programme aims to fund research projects, implemented by a researcher employed in an enterprise while he is registered at a PhD Programme in a University in Cyprus. The Programme aims to promote effective collaboration between enterprises and the research/academic community since it is based on the collaboration of researchers, universities and industry, and combines the scientific research and cognitive specialization of researchers with the practical application of knowledge in industry.

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  • EIG Concert Japan

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    Code: 33783 | Identifier Code: CONCERT/JAPAN/0524 | Programme name: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Sub-program: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Start submission calls: 14/05/2024 | End submission calls: 29/07/2024

    EIG CONCERT-Japan (Connecting and Coordinating European Research and Technology Development with Japan) aims to promote scientific cooperation, knowledge exchange and innovation between Japan and Europe. It is a continuation of an ERA-NET project funded under the European Commission’s 7th Framework Programme for Research and coordinated by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). The programme involves collaborative research projects between Japanese and European research teams in specific areas.

    This call relates to proposals to be submitted under the thematic area ‘Digital Transformations and Robotics in Sustainable Agriculture’.

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  • Call for Proposals for the « Horizon Europe- 2nd Opportunity ERC» Programme

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    Code: 33778 | Identifier Code: OPPTY- ERC/0524 | Programme name: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Sub-program: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Start submission calls: 27/05/2024 | End submission calls: 17/12/2024

    The Programme’s objective is to provide a second opportunity to entities and natural persons (researchers) who attempted to receive a grant under Horizon Europe Programme, and whose proposals despite of being of high quality did not manage to secure funding.

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  • ERC Visiting Research Fellowship

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    Code: 33312 | Identifier Code: ERC FELLOWSHIP/0524 | Programme name: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Sub-program: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Start submission calls: 27/05/2024 | End submission calls: 30/09/2025

    The “ERC Visiting Research Fellowship” Programme aims to encourage more excellent young and advanced researchers to apply for the European Research Council (ERC) Calls for Proposals of the «Horizon Europe» Programme by giving them the opportunity to travel abroad to an ERC Grantee, with the aim of enhancing his/her research profile and knowledge exchange in an international environment and prepare a proposal (with a Host Organisation in the areas controlled by the Republic of Cyprus) for one of the ERC calls listed below.

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  • Call for Proposals for the «PHD IN INDUSTRY» Programme

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    Code: 31788 | Identifier Code: PHD IN INDUSTRY/1123 | Programme name: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Sub-program: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Start submission calls: 28/11/2023 | End submission calls: 29/03/2024

    The “PhD in Industry” Programme aims to fund research projects, implemented by a researcher employed in an enterprise while he is registered at a PhD Programme in a University in Cyprus. The Programme aims to promote effective collaboration between enterprises and the research/academic community since it is based on the collaboration of researchers, universities and industry, and combines the scientific research and cognitive specialization of researchers with the practical application of knowledge in industry.

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  • Call for Proposals for the «CO-DEVELOP» Programme

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    Code: 30442 | Identifier Code: CODEVELOP-AG-SH-HE/0823 | Programme name: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Sub-program: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Start submission calls: 10/08/2023 | End submission calls: 20/10/2023

    The “CO-DEVELOP” Programme aims to enhance the effective collaboration between enterprises and the research community, with the aim of jointly identifying challenges and jointly designing and implementing research and development projects to develop new cost-effective solutions to address these challenges. In the context of effective collaboration, the sharing of resources and infrastructure and the mobility of staff are expected, among other things, in order to enable the technology transfer and the exchange of knowledge.

    The ultimate objective is bridging the gap between academia and industry and the utilization of the existing know-how to meet specific needs and challenges, thus contributing to the strengthening of the competitiveness of the economy and the improvement of the quality of life in Cyprus.

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  • Call for Proposals for the «Creation and Initial Development of Startups with International Orientation (PRE-SEED)» Programme

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    Code: 30437 | Identifier Code: PRE-SEED/0823 | Programme name: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Sub-program: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Start submission calls: 10/08/2023 | End submission calls: 03/11/2023

    The objective of the «Creation and Initial Development of Startups with International Orientation (PRE-SEED)» Programme is to support the creation and initial development of innovative Startups which aim to develop innovative products and services with global market penetration prospects.

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  • Restart 2016 – 2020 «NURTURING AN RTDI CULTURE» – Competition «Cyprus Award – Commercial Exploitation of Research Results 2023»

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    Code: 29181 | Identifier Code: CULTURE / AWARD-EXPLOITATION / 0523 | Programme name: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Sub-program: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Start submission calls: 12/05/2023 | End submission calls: 30/06/2023

    The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF), in the frame of its activities to develop a culture of knowledge transfer and commercial exploitation of research resulats, announces for the first time the “Cyprus Award for the Commercial Exploitation of Research Results”. Knowledge Transfer activity at national level makes a significant contribution to enhancing competitiveness, creating new jobs and contributing to the diversification, sustainability and vitality of national economies. This Award will provide a reward for young scientists who have demonstrated successful commercial exploitation of research results and seeks to motivate and encourage further development of knowledge transfer activities in the Cypriot ecosystem.

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  • Restart 2016 – 2020 «Nurturing an RTDI Culture» – Competition «Cyprus Research Award – Distinguished Researcher 2023»

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    Code: 29173 | Identifier Code: CULTURE/AWARD-DR/ 0523 | Programme name: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Sub-program: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Start submission calls: 12/05/2023 | End submission calls: 30/06/2023

    The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF), in the frame of its activities for recognizing and rewarding research excellence, has established an annual Research Award for Cyprus since 2007.

    The “Cyprus Research Award – Distinguished Researcher” is granted to excellent scientists with extensive research experience, who conduct research in Cyprus and can demonstrate recent, significant and internationally recognized research results. The Award aims to appraise and promote the work and personality of these distinguished scientists who honor Cyprus through their high-quality research and its impact.

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  • Restart 2016 - 2020 «Nurturing an RTDI Culture» - Competition «Cyprus Research Award – Young Researcher 2023»

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    Code: 29164 | Identifier Code: CULTURE / AWARD-YR / 0523 | Programme name: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Sub-program: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Start submission calls: 12/05/2023 | End submission calls: 30/06/2023

    The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF), in the frame of its activities for recognizing and rewarding research excellence, established an annual Research Award for Cyprus in 2007.

    The “Cyprus Research Award – Young Researcher” is awarded to young researchers that have demonstrated the ability to perform high quality research. The Award aims to highlight the  research activity, achievements and personality of young scientists undertaking research in Cyprus, who have shown an ability to produce significant and internationally recognized results from the early stages of their career. In addition, the Award aims to actively support young researchers, facilitating the continuation of their work and research career.

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  • Horizon Europe – 2nd Opportunity EIC

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    Code: 27979 | Identifier Code: OPPTY_EIC/0323 | Programme name: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Sub-program: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Start submission calls: 17/03/2023 | End submission calls: 17/05/2024

    «Horizon Europe – 2 nd Opportunity EIC» Programme aims to provide a second opportunity to enterprises that have submitted proposals in the frame of the EIC Accelerator Programme of the «Horizon Europe» Programme of the EU, which either have been awarded with a Seal of Excellence or they were rejected in the final evaluation stage (face-to-face interviews) of the Programme, in order to improve their Proposals and reapply for EU funding through the Programme.

    More specifically, the Programme aims to support beneficiaries to address weaknesses/shortcomings of the original proposals submitted to the EIC Accelerator and to improve the technological and commercial readiness of the innovative idea.

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  • Call for Proposals for the "PhD in Industry" Programme / PhD in Industry / 1222

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    Code: 26066 | Identifier Code: PHD IN INDUSTRY/1222 | Programme name: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Sub-program: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Start submission calls: 22/12/2022 | End submission calls: 29/03/2023

    The “PhD in Industry” Programme aims to fund research projects that is implemented by the researcher who is employed in an enterprise while he is registered at a PhD Programme in a University in Cyprus. The Programme aims to promote effective collaboration between enterprises and the research/academic community since it is based on the collaboration of researchers, universities and industry, and combines the scientific research and cognitive specialization of researchers with the practical application of knowledge in industry.

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  • Call for Proposals for the "Horizon Europe - 2nd Opportunity MSCA" Programme / OPPTY-MSCA/1122

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    Code: 25933 | Identifier Code: OPPTY-MSCA/1122 | Programme name: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Sub-program: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Start submission calls: 04/11/2022 | End submission calls: 27/04/2023

    The Programme’s objective is to provide a second opportunity to entities and natural persons (researchers) who attempted to receive a grant under Horizon Europe Programme, and whose proposals despite of being of high quality did not manage to secure funding due to budget exhaustion.

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  • Call for Proposals for the "Horizon Europe - 2nd Opportunity ERC" Programme

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    Code: 25929 | Identifier Code: OPPTY- ERC/1122 | Programme name: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Sub-program: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Start submission calls: 04/11/2022 | End submission calls: 17/05/2024

    The Programme’s objective is to provide a second opportunity to entities and natural persons (researchers) who attempted to receive a grant under Horizon Europe Programme, and whose proposals despite of being of high quality did not manage to secure funding due to budget exhaustion.

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  • Call for Proposals for the Research Strategic Infrastructures / Strategic Infrastructures / 1222

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    Code: 25900 | Identifier Code: STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURES/1222 | Programme name: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Sub-program: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Start submission calls: 19/12/2022 | End submission calls: 02/05/2023

    The “Research Infrastructures” Program aims to create of new large-scale research infrastructures that will be used for the implementation of research projects by the Consortium. In particular, the funded projects should promote collaboration between stakeholders of the R&I ecosystem (research organisations, enterprises or other organisations) in order to effectively share the research infrastructure.

    In addition, through the implementation of the Programme the following are expected:

    • the creation of clusters for the development of new centres of excellence with significant prospects in the coming years,
    • the accessibility of the R&I ecosystem to state-of-the-art research equipment that enhances research excellence and innovation capacity in specific thematic areas.
    • creating a critical mass of researchers in cutting-edge sectors and creating jobs for young scientists;
    • the possible attraction of high-level research staff to Cyprus,
    • to promote effective research collaboration at national level, and
    • expanding the potential of involved organisations to attract additional competitive funds for research and innovation from other funding sources.

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  • Call for Proposals for the Small Scale Research Infrastructures / Small Scale Infrastructures / 1222

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    Code: 25896 | Identifier Code: SMALL SCALE INFRASTRUCTURES/1222 | Programme name: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Sub-program: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Start submission calls: 19/12/2022 | End submission calls: 27/04/2023

    The “Research Infrastructures” Program aims to create of new large-scale research infrastructures that will be used for the implementation of research projects by the Consortium. In particular, the funded projects should promote collaboration between stakeholders of the R&I ecosystem (research organisations, enterprises or other organisations) in order to effectively share the research infrastructure.

    In addition, through the implementation of the Program the following are expected:

    • the creation of clusters for the development of new centres of excellence with significant prospects in the coming years,
    • the accessibility of the R&I ecosystem to state-of-the-art research equipment that enhances research excellence and innovation capacity in specific thematic areas.
    • creating a critical mass of researchers in cutting-edge sectors and creating jobs for young scientists;
    • the possible attraction of high-level research staff to Cyprus,
    • to promote effective research collaboration at national level, and
    • expanding the potential of involved organisations to attract additional competitive funds for research and innovation from other funding sources.

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  • Call for Proposals for the «Excellence Hubs» Programme

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    Code: 3690 | Identifier Code: EXCELLENCE/0421   | Programme name: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Sub-program: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Start submission calls: 05/04/2021 | End submission calls: 02/07/2021

    The “Excellence Hubs” Programme aims to promote scientific excellence, which is a fundamental part for the sustainable development of the RTDI System, by funding frontier research projects in cutting-edge fields.

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  • «Proof of Concept for Technology / Knowhow Applications» in the Hydrocarbons Sector

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    Code: 3692 | Identifier Code: CONCEPT - HYDRO/0421   | Programme name: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Sub-program: i. “RESTART 2016-2020” Programmes | Start submission calls: 05/04/2021 | End submission calls: 18/06/2021

    The “Proof of Concept for Technology / Knowhow Applications” Programme aims at the preliminary investigation of possible industrial applications of a technology/knowhow in the hydrocarbons sector.

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