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Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF)

Funding Agency and Programme Manager

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) is the national authority in charge of supporting and promoting research, technological development and innovation in Cyprus.

The RIF was established in 1996, following an initiative by the Government of the Republic of Cyprus, with the initial name of Research Promotion Foundation (RPF). The RIF is a private legal entity structured as a non-profit organization, and is registered as an Institution, under the Societies and Institutions Laws. The significant role of scientific research in modern socio-economic development, as well as the vital need to enhance research activities and infrastructures in Cyprus, were determining factors for the founding of the RIF.

Since its establishment, the Foundation has developed widespread activities at the National, European and International levels, with a strong focus on the development of national research programs, as well as the representation of Cyprus in European and International programs and organizations. Following a relevant decision by the Council of Ministers in 2007, the Foundation expanded its range of activities to also support and advance Innovation in Cyprus.

After a further decision by the Council of Ministers in October 2018, for the overall restructuring of the Research, Technological Development and Innovation System in Cyprus, the Foundation was renamed to Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF), and took over the role of the executive arm of this System.

Website: http://www.research.org.cy/EN/index.html/

  

 

Marilena PARASKEVA

Role in Water JPI activities

Governing Board representative - voting member

 

Chryso DANIEL
Role in Water JPI activities

Governing Board representative - Technical Advisor
Coordination / Leadership / Partner in the different types of activities.
Participation in supporting projects: WaterWorks2014, WaterWorks2015, WaterWorks2017, and the CSA IC4Water, and funding partner in the Pilot Call, 2015 Joint Call, 2016 Joint Call and 2017 Joint Call

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published on 2017/10/26 07:00:00 GMT+1 last modified 2020-12-01T15:50:22+01:00