Cyprus Site Visits | 2 | The Cyprus Institute
CSR Cyprus is organising its 2nd site visit for 2026 to The Cyprus Institute (CyI), one of our country’s leading research institutions and a founding Member of the Network. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the Institute’s work, innovative infrastructures, and key activities through presentations, discussion, and guided laboratory tours.
The visit falls within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between CSR Cyprus and The Cyprus Institute.
Programme | Wednesday, 6 May 2026
10:00 – 10:15 | Arrival & Registrations
10:15 – 10:30 | Welcome Remarks
Introduction: Mission, role, and main research and innovation areas of the CyI
10:30 – 10:40 | Sustainability and Responsible Operations at CyI
(Energy‑efficient and sustainable practices)
10:40 – 10:55 | Cyprus AI Factory Antenna: Pharos‑CY
(A hub supporting the national artificial intelligence ecosystem and the advancement of AI services)
10:55 – 11:05 | Open Discussion – Q&A
11:05 – 11:20 | Coffee Break & Networking
11:20 – 12:30 | Guided Tours in selected Cyprus Institute Laboratories
• Unmanned Systems Research Laboratory (USRL – Drones Facility)
(Atmospheric and environmental monitoring using unmanned systems)
• High Performance Computing Facility (HPCF)
(National supercomputing infrastructure)
• Andreas Pittas Art Characterization Laboratories (APAC Labs)
(Cultural heritage, archaeology, and art studied through advanced scientific technologies)
• Instrumentation and Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)
(Development of small, lightweight, and cost‑effective instruments for measuring aerosols and gaseous pollutants)
12:30 – 13:00 Light Lunch & Networking
13:00 Departure
Registrations here or via email at info@csrcyprus.org.cy
Please note:
• Arrival and departure to/from The Cyprus Institute will be with your own transportation.
• Further details will be shared with those who express interest in participating.
Further information:
Sossanna Andreou - 22208752 (The Cyprus Institute) | Μaria Mina - 22643000 ext. 310 (CSR Cyprus)
A few words about the Cyprus Institute:
The Cyprus Institute is a world-class, non-profit research and educational institution with a strong scientific and technological orientation. It is a regional Center of Excellence, addressing issues of regional interest but of global significance, with an emphasis on cross-disciplinary research and international collaborations. CyI is being developed as an international science and technology organization to strengthen the research community of Cyprus and to help transform its economy to a knowledge-based economy.
