Development of International Connections and Collaborations and participation in European Networks 
 

The EOC attributes special weight to the devlopment of interstate contacts and colaborations, which contributes to influencing the development of european poilcy and the participation in european programs. We aim to create good relations and colaboration with other organisations, networks or representations that are based in Brussels. 

Out entrance into the  IGLO (Informal Group of RTD Liaison Offices in Brussels) was an important success for the EOC, a target set down even before the EOC officially established itself. 

With its entrance into the ΕRRIN - European Regions Research & Innovation Network, the EOC hopes to secure the active participation of its members in future programs and to contribute in the promotion of innovation in Cyprus. 

Representation in other networks

Besides the two prementioned networks, in which the EOC participates as a full member, representing all its members, the officers of the Brussels office participate in other networks as well, representing individual members. We mention the following networks:

• European Universities Association (EUA)

• Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe (UNICA)

• UK Research Office (UKRO)

• Santander Group

• Informal breakfast network for Higher Education (Welsh Higher Education)

• Erik Network (European Regions Knowledge based Innovation Network)

• Businet

• European Association of Research Managers & Administrators (EARMA)

• Eurocities

• Union of Capitals of the European Union (UCEU)

• Union of Central and South - Eastern European Capitals (C&SEEC Union)

• Walled Towns Friendship Circle (WTFC)

• Capital Cities and Regions Network (CCRN)

• Les Rencontres-Association of European Cities and Regions for Culture

• United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG)