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The European Network of Defence-related Regions (ENDR) was launched in 2016 by the European Commission. Until the end of 2021, the ENDR was funded by the COSME programme. From 2022 onwards, the ENDR is being funded by the European Defence Fund (EDF).

The aim of the Network’s activities is to increase the uptake of successful applications of defence-related projects in accessing EU funding, thereby contributing to the competitiveness of SMEs.

The ENDR has three objectives:

• Bringing regional organisations and clusters together to exchange best practices on how to develop dual use (defence-related) development strategies, including the integration of defence industrial and research assets into smart specialisation strategies, and support defence-related SMEs;

• Facilitating the flow of information about funding opportunities (such as the European Defence Fund and European Structural and Investment Funds); and

• Promoting the development of regional clusters of excellence.

As of 30 November 2025, 91 entities from 23 Member States and Norway are members of the Network.

In terms of events, the DG DEFIS has co-organised with ENDR members 21 conferences/workshops from 2016 to May 2024 on areas such as maritime/naval, drones/space, skills in defence industry and cybersecurity. In addition, 5 conferences/workshops are expected to be co-organised from November 2024 to the end of 2025.

DG DEFIS has been organising annual meetings with ENDR members since 2016.

DG DEFIS is in regular contact with members’ POCs to further inform them about relevant funding and initiatives, and to ask them for suggestions on possible events.

Founded in 2010, CARIE is a non-profit association that promotes Industrial Research and Innovation in Cyprus and the interests of Cypriot Innovative technology companies. The founding objectives are:

• Safeguarding and promotion of research and innovation enterprises common interests, along legal, financial, social and ethical perspectives. Cooperation with governmental organisations responsible for the design of the Research and Innovation National Strategy and its promotion to enterprises in favour of increasing their competitiveness.

• Cooperation with Cyprus Government and other public and non- governmental organisations, aiming at the dissemination, development and

• promotion of scientific and technological research and innovation.

• Design and support of research and innovation promotion programmes, targeting enterprises as beneficiaries, and focusing on their needs for competitiveness increase in the local and international market.

CARIE is a proud member of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The Cypriot Defence Industry Cluster (CYDIC) was established in 2010 by members of the Cyprus Association of Research and Innovation Companies (CARIE). Its defence and dual-use activities include, inter alia, Advanced Tactical Communications, Electronic Warfare, Sensors, Surveillance, UAVs Cybersecurity, Law Enforcement and Search and Rescue technologies.

As an innovation-driven cluster it promotes synergies between different stakeholders such as the government, research organisations, companies and academia with an ultimate goal of addressing the challenges arising in the defence and security sectors. The cluster also aims at enhancing the Supply Chain Security of various products and systems operating on the island for the benefit of the Republic of Cyprus.

The Cluster strategically coordinates with Cyprus’s research institutes to foster innovation by the Cypriot SMEs. It supports SMEs by monitoring major research programmes and procurements in Defence and Security and provides consulting on business development, industrial matchmaking and other services. The Cluster also maintains close ties with Greek Defence and Security clusters such as Hellenic Aerospace Security & Defense Industries Group (HASDIG) and the Hellenic Manufacturers of Defence Materiel Association (SEKPY).

During the last 3 years the Cluster participated in various major defence and security exhibitions in Europe, with the establishment of the “Cyprus Pavilion” always under the auspices of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus (RoC).

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