RIF opens consultation on Cyprus’ research and innovation funding for 2028–2034

Nicosia, Cyprus. The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) on Monday launched a public consultation on Cyprus’ proposed research and innovation funding portfolio for 2028–2034. Stakeholders are invited to submit their views by November 2, 2026.

Participation and objectives

The consultation is intended to help shape the country’s next generation of investment in research, innovation and technological development.

RIF is inviting the research community, businesses, organisations and citizens to submit views and suggestions through its online consultation tool before the deadline.

The proposed portfolio aims to establish a coherent support framework through which talent, knowledge, technologies and innovative ideas can be developed and translated into measurable economic and social benefits.

Scope of the proposed portfolio

The portfolio covers the full research and innovation value chain, from talent development and research excellence to research infrastructure, knowledge transfer and the commercial exploitation of research.

It also includes support for innovative entrepreneurship, strengthening innovation within businesses, mobilising private investment and improving Cyprus’ international competitiveness.

Consultation focus and next steps

RIF said the consultation focuses on the overall structure and intervention logic of the proposed portfolio, rather than the detailed design of individual funding programmes.

Individual programmes emerging from the further development of the portfolio will be subject to separate public consultations at a later stage.

RIF is encouraging participants to consider the proposed framework as a whole, rather than concentrating only on individual actions or programmes.

The feedback will help shape a funding portfolio that addresses the needs of the wider research, technological development and innovation ecosystem.