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Dr. Demetrios G. Eliades, Research Assistant Professor, Dr. Stelios Vrachimis, Senior Research Associate, Marios Kyriakou, Senior Software Engineer, and Dr. Kostas Papadopoulos, Research Associate, have received the 2026 Engineering Award from the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ΕΤΕΚ), for the action KIOS4WaterLoss: Digital Technologies for Water Loss Reduction and Water Conservation in Cyprus. The action, which has

A pioneering, integrated software system to address cybersecurity challenges and enhance the resilience of large, interconnected electricity networks across Europe has been developed by the consortium of the European project COCOON (COoperative Cyber PrOtection for mOderN Power Grids). COCOON, with a budget of €5.8 million and the participation of 12 partners, is the first European

The KIOS Center of Excellence for Research and Innovation at the University of Cyprus and the Famagusta District Local Government Organization (Famagusta DLGO) have signed a collaboration agreement to undertake research and innovation activities in the field of smart water networks. The agreement sets the foundation for a research project that aims to enhance the efficiency,

Six new PhD students from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Cyprus, who conducted their research at the state-of-the-art facilities of the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence, graduated on 25 June 2026, following the successful completion of doctoral research across transport optimization, medical imaging, cybersecurity, optical networks,

The KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence at the University of Cyprus has joined the European CITADEL Range project to strengthen Europe’s cyber defence capabilities through advanced training and exercise technologies. CITADEL Range project— Cyber Infrastructure for Training in Advanced Defence Exercises and Learning Range — funded by the European Defence Fund (EDF), aims

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the University of Cyprus (UCY) and the Nicosia District Local Government Organization (NDLGO). The MoU supports the collaboration between the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence at the University of Cyprus and NDLGO for research and innovation activities to support the green and digital transformation of

A successful workshop on Smart Digital Solutions for Modern Organizations and Businesses was organized by the KIOS CoE in collaboration with the Digital Innovation Hub Cyprus (DiGiNN), on 23 June 2026 at the University of Cyprus. The aim of the workshop was to showcase innovative digital technologies and tools that can contribute to improving services,

The DiGiPOL platform is now live, enabling citizens across Cyprus to access key police services online — without the need for physical presence. The Cyprus Police, a KIOS Innovation Hub partner, officially launched today (11 June 2026) the DiGiPOL platform — a digital transformation initiative that marks a significant milestone in the modernisation of public

For the 17th consecutive year, the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence at the University of Cyprus is successfully implementing the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP). This summer, ten exceptional undergraduate students are joining the KIOS research community, gaining direct exposure to the work of its scientists and researchers. UROP is one of the

Europe’s cleantech startups are developing technologies that reduce emissions, modernise cities and strengthen energy resilience, but many still struggle to move from innovation to real-world deployment. The FINEX project concludes that experimentation spaces play a critical role in accelerating Europe’s green and digital transition by helping cleantech startups test innovative solutions in real-world conditions. At

The 4th International Conference on Water Distribution Systems Analysis & Computing and Control in the Water Industry (WDSA/CCWI 2026), organized by the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence at the University of Cyprus within the framework of the ERC Synergy Grant Water Futures project, was a great success. The conference took place in Paphos