KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence

The KIOS Center of Excellence conducts cutting-edge multidisciplinary research and innovation in the area of Information and Communication Technologies

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Join us on June 10 for a webinar exploring the transition from laboratory innovation to real-world impact in cleantech. In this discussion, we will present findings from FINEX EU project, connecting six EU innovation ecosystems.

Registrations: https://t.co/QMt8ysH6Fz

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The team also showcased the EUSOME and REACTION projects, highlighting ongoing work to strengthen the resilience, security, and effectiveness of critical infrastructures and emergency response systems.

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At #AAMAS2026 in Paphos, @KIOSCoE joined researchers from around the world working on autonomous agents and multi-agent systems that address complex real-world challenges. Our team showcased cutting-edge technologies developed across multiple projects.

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Through live demonstrations, the team presented PROTECDOME which focuses on detecting and tracking rogue drones in public spaces using acoustic sensors, cameras, and passive radar. AIDERS enables autonomous multi-UAV coordination for disaster management.

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Prof. Angelos Marnerides represented @KIOS_CoE at the EU Space Event, on 26–27 May in Nicosia, organized by the @EU_Commission under the auspices of @CY2026EU. The event highlighted EU priorities in space for defence and quantum communications, closely aligned with our research.

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Last week, Paphos hosted the Joint Meeting of Chief Medical, Chief Nursing & Chief Dental Officers. Assist. Prof. Panayiotis Kolios, talked about the role of digital innovation and AI in strengthening public health surveillance and response systems across Europe.

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Thank you to all participants and sponsors — the District Local Governmental Organisations (EOA) of Paphos, Limassol, Larnaca and Famagusta, and Caramondani Desalination Plants — for their invaluable support.

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Would you trust AI to manage your water system by 2050?

This was one of the most provocative questions raised at the 4th Joint WDSA/CCWI Conference 2026, organised by the @KIOSCoE at the @UCYOfficial, from 18–21 May 2026, in Paphos, as part of the @WaterFuturesERC project.

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Held under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, the conference brought together 250 researchers, engineers and water utility representatives from 30 countries to explore the future of smart water systems.

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Don't miss the opportunity to attend the seminar on "Air Mobility for Businesses: Regulation of Drone Technologies & Commercial Applications", organized within the context of the EUSOME Project!

Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026
Time: 10:00 PM – 13:00 PM
Location: CCCI Building

[Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry @CCCI_Cyprus]

EUSOME Air Mobility for Businesses: Regulation of Drone Technologies & Commercial Applications

Το Κυπριακό Εμπορικό και Βιομηχανικό Επιμελητήριο, ως εταίρος του ευρωπαϊκού έργου EUSOME, σας προσκαλεί σε ένα εξειδικευμένο σεμινάριο για τις τεχνολογίες drones και τις εμπορικές τους εφαρμογές.

Οι τεχνολογίες drones δημιουργούν νέες ευκαιρίες για τις επιχειρήσεις, συμβάλλοντας σε:
🔹Βελτίωση αποδοτικότητας
🔹Μείωση κόστους
🔹Ανάπτυξη καινοτόμων υπηρεσιών

Τι θα μάθετε;
🔹 Ρυθμιστικό πλαίσιο και αδειοδότηση
🔹 Συμμόρφωση, ασφάλιση και ευθύνη
🔹 Εφαρμογές σε βασικούς κλάδους
🔹 Νέες τάσεις και ευκαιρίες σε smart cities & air mobility

Γιατί να συμμετάσχετε;
✔ Απόκτηση πρακτικής γνώσης πριν από επενδύσεις σε drones
✔ Επαφή με ειδικούς και φορείς του οικοσυστήματος
✔ Δικτύωση και νέες συνεργασίες

Πληροφορίες Διεξαγωγής
Ημερομηνία: 28 Μαΐου 2026
Ώρα: 10:00 – 13:00
Τοποθεσία: Κτήριο ΚΕΒΕ, Δεληγιώργη 3, 1ος όροφος, Λευκωσία
Γλώσσα: Ελληνικά
Φόρμα εγγραφής: https://t.co/AoVgK28B1s

Το σεμινάριο απευθύνεται σε επιχειρήσεις, start-ups, οργανισμούς, ακαδημαϊκά ιδρύματα, ερευνητές και φοιτητές που ενδιαφέρονται για την καινοτομία στον τομέα των drones.

Οι θέσεις είναι περιορισμένες και θα τηρηθεί σειρά προτεραιότητας.

Σας προσκαλούμε να ανακαλύψετε πώς οι τεχνολογίες drones μετασχηματίζουν την οικονομία και πώς η επιχείρησή σας μπορεί να αξιοποιήσει τις νέες ευκαιρίες στην Κύπρο.

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Demetris presented KIOS research & the @pathoCERT project — addressing water contamination management technologies in crisis settings.

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Dr. Demetrios Eliades @KIOSCoE Research Asst. Prof. contributed to a discussion on water scarcity & crisis management in humanitarian settings at the informal joint COHAFA/CODEV-PI Meeting in Ayia Napa, hosted by the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

[Cyprus MFA @CyprusMFA]

@CyprusMFA has hosted the COHAFA/CODEV-PI Informal Meeting in Ayia Napa.

Discussions focused on addressing fragility through the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus in the Middle East region, water scarcity and climate challenges in fragile contexts, protection of women and children, youth, skills and economic opportunities in crisis settings, and access via sea with a focus on the Cyprus Maritime Corridor / AMALTHEA for the civilians in Gaza.

We were honoured by the valuable contributions of our speakers: Pascal Goodman, Coordinator, UN2720 Mechanism for Gaza, @UNOPS; Marina Shacola, Chairwoman, Sophia for Children; Dr. Demetrios Eliades, Research Assistant Professor at the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence; and Michael Talhami, Strategic Programme Advisor for the Middle East @ICRC.

@CY2026EU #CyprusAid

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Do not miss the opportunity to join the virtual lecture of Prof. Theo Theocharides on “Dynamic Early-Exit Convolutional Neural Networks for Edge Vision: Do only what and when you need!”.

📅 May 21, 2026
🕓4:00 PM (Athens) | 9:00 AM ET

Registration: https://t.co/ofK9eKzE0s

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@KIOSCoE Senior Research Associate Tania Panayiotou took part in the 30th International Conference on Optical Network Design and Modelling (#ONDM 2026), in Germany, presenting research on fairer and smarter resource management in optical networks.

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🚀 Interested in research & innovation?
Join us for the “Meet KIOS CoE” Online Session and discover how your journey with the @KIOSCoE could begin!

📅 Wednesday, 27 May 2026
🕓 16:00 – 17:00 EET

Register by 24/05 and receive the session link via email: https://t.co/nV0Ue47x4m

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Last week, Lenos Hadjidemetriou @KIOSCoE Research Lecturer, at The Cyprus Institute (EEWRC) Journal Club talking about robust and multi-functional grid-edge inverters, intelligent grid operation & optimization-based energy management for electricity markets and smart buildings.

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DigiPol, the new digital portal developed for the Cyprus Police, giving citizens access to over 30 police services online will be launched soon! @KIOSCoE @UCYOfficial has contributed to the digital transformation of the Cyprus Police.

https://t.co/pWpgEo74CO

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Rodolfo da Silva, representing #NAPCORE and #TISGRADE, explored how improved ITS data quality and harmonised Urban Mobility Indicators can better support Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans across EU Member States.

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The @KIOSCoE team at the @UCYOfficial had a strong presence at the 17th ITS European Congress 2026 in Istanbul, organized by @ERTICO. Prof. Christos Panayiotou presented the #EUSOME Excellence Hub project and its key role in advancing Advanced Air Mobility in Southeastern Europe.

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Andreas Georgiou introduced an evidence-based spatial risk assessment to support road-safety interventions, infrastructure planning, and data-driven policy decisions.