Limassol, Cyprus. Eurogate Container Terminal Limassol (ECTL) and the Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence of the Cyprus University of Technology have signed a memorandum of cooperation to strengthen collaboration and develop joint initiatives.
Memorandum signed during EXCELSIOR Space Industry Day
According to an announcement released on Friday, the agreement was signed as part of the EXCELSIOR Space Industry Day event, organised by the Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence and the EXCELSIOR Teaming Project.
The event aimed to strengthen cooperation between the centre and Cyprus’ space and business ecosystem, promote knowledge exchange and identify opportunities for joint initiatives in earth observation, space technologies and other areas of mutual interest.
Five-year cooperation framework
The memorandum establishes a five-year framework for cooperation between the two organisations.
Under the agreement, the partners will work together on joint research and development initiatives, including the preparation of studies and research aimed at technological upgrading and environmental protection.
The cooperation will also include the implementation of social contribution initiatives, reflecting the corporate social responsibility activities of both organisations.
Focus on programmes, training and innovation
The agreement also foresees collaboration on new research programmes, knowledge transfer and staff training, strengthening links between industry and scientific research.
The partnership aims to create opportunities for joint projects and innovation-driven initiatives supporting the development of technology and entrepreneurship in Cyprus.
The memorandum was signed during the event by representatives of both organisations.
Company presentation
Representing Eurogate Container Terminal Limassol, operations director Alexandros Dimitriadis presented the company’s activities and the significant investments carried out in recent years at the Limassol container terminal.
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