The ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence had the pleasure of welcoming H.E. Sonya J. Thissen, High Commissioner of Canada to the Republic of Cyprus, for a meeting focused on exploring opportunities for cooperation between Cyprus and Canada in research, innovation and technology.
The meeting was also attended by Chris Begley, Commercial Counsellor, Lieutenant-Colonel Jawad Al-Khairy, Canadian Defence Attaché, and Spyros Kallis, Honorary Consul of Canada.
Discussions focused on the potential for ERATOSTHENES CoE to establish collaborations with Canadian research organisations and companies, particularly in the fields of Earth Observation and space technologies. The exchange also highlighted opportunities to support entrepreneurship, facilitate technology transfer and promote the commercial application of research outcomes.
The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to explore areas of mutual interest and identify potential pathways for strengthening research and business ties between Cyprus and Canada.
ERATOSTHENES CoE looks forward to building on this meeting by exploring opportunities for joint research projects, technology transfer initiatives and commercial partnerships, further strengthening cooperation between the two countries.
