The Cyprus Institute has once again confirmed its status as a Center of Excellence in Research and Innovation, after triumphing at the 18^th Annual Cyprus’ Innovation & Research Awards, co-organized by OEB (the Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation) & the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF). CyI researchers won three out of the ten total awards presented at the ceremony. In particular, CyI researchers won:

• Distinguished Researcher of the Year Award 2024 in the category “Physical Sciences and Engineering” (awarded by RIF), to Professor Jean Sciare, Director of the Research Center of Excellence for Climate and Atmosphere (CARE-C).
• Young Researcher Award 2024 in the category “Physical Sciences and Engineering” (awarded by RIF), to Simone Bacchio.
• Innovation Award in the Social Innovation category (awarded by OEB) to the Andreas Pittas Art Characterization Laboratories (APAC Labs). Professor Nikolas Bakirtzis, Head of APAC Labs received the award on behalf of the entire team.

The Award Ceremony took place on Thursday, March 26, 2025, at the Nicosia Municipal Theater, in the presence of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides who presented the awards.

 

The Cyprus’ Research and Innovation Awards are Cyprus most important awards in their respective fields, recognizing and rewarding individuals and organizations that stood out the previous year, contributing substantially to the promotion of research, scientific excellence, technological development and innovation.

 

The awards are the latest testament to the excellence, innovation, and leadership that define CyI’s mission in strengthening Cyprus' vision for the formation of a dynamic and innovative research environment, competitive on both the local and international level.