The mission of the KIOS CoE is to solve real-life problems by delivering innovative solutions for intelligent monitoring, control, management, and security of Critical Infrastructure Systems. These infrastructures include large-scale, complex systems such as power and energy systems, water systems, transportation systems, telecommunication networks, healthcare systems, and emergency management and response systems.

The Center’s vision is to be a global leader in enabling society and economy to be more resilient, greener, and safer, through research and innovation in Critical Infrastructures.

KIOS CoE strives to create a regional research and innovation ecosystem in the area of ICT, resulting in major economic and societal benefits for Cyprus and Europe as a whole, by cultivating a vibrant research and innovation cluster in high technology areas linking universities, technology companies and end users, government agencies, as well as enterprise support companies. Towards this direction, a major pillar of KIOS comprises the recently created KIOS Innovation Hub, which involves the significant expansion of the Center’s activities in the areas of innovation and technology transfer. This collaborative network is expected to make significant contributions to the promotion of a knowledge-based economy in Cyprus, bringing new employment opportunities in high-tech areas as well as new ideas for economic growth in Cyprus through the design of new products and services.