Research and Innovation Foundation hosts The Bash 2026 event

On Tuesday, July 14, more than 200 representatives from the Cypriot research, innovation, and entrepreneurship ecosystem gathered for 'The Bash 2026'. Organised by the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF), the annual networking event took place under the theme 'Let’s Cheers to Innovation Together!'. Attendees included representatives from startups, scaleups, academia, the public sector, and investment firms. The event featured opening remarks from RIF Board Chairman and Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides, RIF Director General Theodoros Loukaidis, and Konstantinos Kleovoulou on behalf of the Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy. Speakers focused on the maturation of the local innovation sector and the necessity of continued collaborative efforts. The gathering served as a platform for professionals to exchange ideas and explore potential future partnerships. Participants discussed the ongoing development of the national ecosystem and strategies for future resource allocation.