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Visit by U.S. Embassy Officials

Posted: July 24, 2019

On the 3rd of March 2016, Kathleen Doherty, U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, along with Deputy for Economic Affair, visited the Microsoft Innovation Center (MIC)Cyprus. During the visit, Ambassador Doherty was shown to the MIC Cyprus premises where some of the latest technologies are installed.

Microsoft Innovation Center Cyprus is the evolution of a long standing relationship between the European University Cyprus (EUC) and Microsoft, capitalizing both partners’ goals on innovation and growth. Its primary role . The primary role is to play a pivotal role in the development and promotion of Innovation initiatives, and creating benefits through multi-versatile approaches. Its key goal is to increase productivity in Cyprus and the region, by improving labor skill level and bringing new innovational products, and companies into the local and global market. MIC Cyprus aims to provide students, entrepreneurs, partners and any interested individuals comprehensive support with free programs and services.  

A discussion over the various activities of the MIC Cyprus was followed.  Ambassador Doherty expressed her interest in collaboration, as both parties share common aspirations in promoting technology, fostering innovation and minimizing the gap between the industry and academia.