Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) director general Theodoros Loukaidis was recently presented with the Athenian Glaive award in Athens.
According to an official announcement released on Monday, the RIF chief was given the award for his “instrumental role in positioning Cyprus as a leader in research and innovation”.
The award was presented by Cyprus’ Ambassador to Athens, Stavros Avgoustidis, during a ceremony organized by AHEPA HELLAS on Friday, November 29.
The event celebrated achievements across various fields, under the auspices of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Presidency of Cyprus.
Addressing the audience, Loukaidis emphasised the significant strides Cyprus has made in research and innovation, establishing itself as a regional hub.
“Through its funding programmes and high value-added services, the foundation has contributed in a decisive way so that small Cyprus can demonstrate significant successes in research and innovation,” he said.
He added that these successes “are now reflected in the country’s remarkable performance in European and international indicators.”
Loukaidis stressed the foundation’s mission to foster a favorable environment for research, technology, and innovation.
“The mission of the foundation is to create the conditions and prerequisites that favour the development of research, technology, and innovation in Cyprus,” he noted.
Expressing his gratitude, Loukaidis thanked the evaluation committee and AHEPA for recognising his efforts.
“I assure myself of the commitment of myself personally, as well as of the Foundation, for further development in the fields of research and innovation,” he stated.
The AHEPA Awards also honored several distinguished individuals.
The event, supported by the Hellenic American Chamber, the Hellenic Business and Industry Association, the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry.