The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) this week announced that it has secured an additional €7.5 million in funding for the new “Open Access Research Infrastructures” programme.

This initiative, the foundation said, is aimed at strengthening Cyprus’ research capabilities.

According to the announcement, the initiative will support the acquisition of cutting-edge, specialised equipment for experiments and testing, which will be accessible to the research and business community.

The programme is targeted at research organisations and provides funding for the purchase and installation of research infrastructure equipment, which will be used by the Research and Innovation ecosystem through open access policies.

The total budget for the call amounts to €7,500,000. The maximum funding available per project is €500,000.

What is more, the foundation said that the deadline for submitting proposals is July 1, 2025.

“The call is part of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) and will be implemented under a strict timetable, as the plan is set to conclude in June 2026,” the announcement said.

“The additional funding secured is described as a testament to the reliability and effectiveness of the RIF as an implementing body for research and innovation investments,” it added.

“Interested parties may contact the RIF’s support service by telephone at 22205000 or via email at [email protected],” the announcement concluded.