The collaborative event between the European project HERMES and the Cyprus Defence Ecosystem took place on June 18th at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia. 

The HERMES project is funded under the European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP). It is coordinated by the Cypriot company eBOS Technologies Ltd, a pioneer in research and a leader in participation in European Programs. Notably, this is the first time a Cypriot company is coordinating a European defence project with support from the Ministry of Defence of Cyprus. 

The goal of organising the event was to present the project and the broader Cyprus Defence Ecosystem in the field of research and innovation.

Mr Christos Skoufis – Deputy Head of R&D Projects, eBOS Technologies

The event, skilfully moderated by the project Coordinator and Deputy Head of R&D Projects at eBOS Technologies, Mr Christos Skoufis, showcased the HERMES project’s cutting-edge innovations and significant achievements. The consortium companies, ITTI from Poland, Invisible Things Lab from Germany, and TALGEN Cybersecurity from Estonia, each brought their unique and indispensable expertise, a critical factor in the project’s success.

Additionally, the event presented other defence-related projects funded under the EDIDP and the European Defence Fund (EDF) programs. The participation of Cypriot companies (SignalGeneriX, CyRIC, Sidroco, Additess, Ianus Technologies, Ecliptic, Encorp, and S.Houtris) in these projects and defence-related activities was highlighted, providing a comprehensive view of the robust and diverse Cypriot Defence Ecosystem in the fields of research and innovation, ensuring the audience is well-informed about the local capabilities.

Ms Frini Lazarou – eBOS Technologies R&D Project Manager

Distinguished representatives from the European Commission, the Ministry of Defence of Cyprus, the Cyprus Army Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers Associations, the Cyprus Police, and the Cyprus Association of Research and Innovation Enterprises (CARIE) attended the event. Mr. Demetris Skourides, Cyprus’s Chief Scientist for Research, Innovation, and Technology, was the event’s honorary guest.

Mr. Demetris Skourides, Cyprus’s Chief Scientist for Research, Innovation, and Technology (second from the right) and other officials

Participation in this event was a unique opportunity for all involved parties to learn about the latest developments in defence technology and innovation, creating new prospects for potential collaborations in the defence sector.

Mr Christos Skoufis, Deputy Head of R&D Projects, eBOS Technologies

About HERMES Project

The HERMES project aims to fully design the HERMES Data eXchange Platform (DXP). This platform serves as a foundation for addressing challenges related to automation in cybersecurity and secure data exchange in autonomous military systems. 

The HERMES DXP aims to protect future security and defence systems and represents a technological innovation for Cyprus and the broader European defence environment. 

The project’s total duration is 33 months, and the total subsidised cost was €2,499,780.00.

More about the HERMES project: project website. 

Also read: HERMES | European program on innovative military technologies with the participation of Cyprus company Ebos Technologies LTD

About eBOS

eBOS has been providing software solutions in Cyprus and abroad since 2003. The company’s core product is the WiseBOS suite, built on state-of-the-art technologies, offering solutions for AML and GRC specially designed to adapt to business needs. At the same time, eBOS is ranked as the first company in Cyprus and among the top 10 small and medium enterprises at the European level in participation and absorption of funds from the EU in research, development and innovation projects.

With an extensive Partner Network, the company has a presence in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as well as offices in Cyprus, Dubai and Saudi Arabia.

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