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C.I.P. Citizens In Power (CIP) is a non-profit, educational, and research organization based in Cyprus. It is a leading institution in the fields of global education, social innovation, citizen engagement, entrepreneurship, STEM, artificial intelligence (AI), clean energy, and sustainable growth.

Overview

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CIP has been involved in more than 70 European Union-funded projects, including KA3 actions, AMIF, ENI CBC Med, COSME, and Horizon Europe. These projects aim to foster innovation, education, and sustainability at both national and international levels.

The organization operates under four main departments:

  • Department of Entrepreneurship – Focuses on business development, startup support, and economic innovation.
  • Department of Global Education – Engages in educational initiatives and international collaboration in learning methodologies.
  • Department of Social Innovation and New Technologies – Works on the development and application of innovative solutions in technology and social progress.
  • Department of Cultural and Humanitarian Affairs – Promotes cultural exchange and humanitarian efforts in various communities.

Projects

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CIP has successfully implemented over 70 EU-funded projects, including KA3 actions, AMIF, ENI CBC Med, COSME, and Horizon Europe. These projects focus on education, sustainability, technology, and social impact.

Some of CIP’s notable projects include:

  • [STEM Exhibitions](https://stemexhibitions.com) STEM Exhibitions is an educational project that enhances secondary school students' engagement and performance in STEM subjects through the co-creation of student-curated exhibitions, combining scientific knowledge with creative practices.
  • [Sign2Inclusion](https://sign2inclusion.com) Sign2Inclusion is a project that promotes democratic participation and inclusion for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) secondary students by developing a Multimodal Sign Language Lexicon and Virtual Museum focused on Environment and Emerging Technologies in STEM education.
  • [TRACE Project](https://traceproject.eu) TraCE: The Travelling Case of an Experimental Archaeologist is an Erasmus+ project that promotes experimental archaeology as a STEAM education approach, aiming to engage school students, especially girls, in STEM disciplines and enhance their digital literacy and scientific skills.
  • [Mate4Meat](https://mate4meat.com) – MATE4MEAT is a project focused on developing innovative, biodegradable antimicrobial packaging solutions for meat products to enhance food safety, reduce waste, and promote sustainability within the food industry.
  • [EXHIBIT Project](https://exhibit-project.com) – ExhiBIT is an Erasmus+ project that promotes co-curatorship and hybrid “phygital” strategies to enhance cultural engagement, diversity, and inclusion in museums, while fostering digital skills among Creative and Cultural Industries professionals.
  • [PV Experts](https://pvexperts.eu) – Educate VET educators and students on the fundamentals of photovoltaic energy through innovative pedagogical methods that stimulate interest and motivation in the PV, solar thermal, and photovoltaic thermal sectors.
  • [Math 4 Sustainability](https://math4sustainability.eu) – Math4Sustainability is a project that uses mathematical puzzles and socio-scientific dilemmas to promote environmental sustainability, engage students in STEM careers, and encourage discussions on green practices.
  • [Flexchess](https://flexchess.eu/) – FlexCHESS is a project that aims to enhance renewable energy integration by developing flexible energy storage solutions using digital twins, Virtual Energy Storage Systems (VESS), and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) to improve grid stability and foster innovation in smart grids.

References

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Official Organization Site

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https://citizensinpower.org/