May 2025
1st Experimental & Demonstration Activity Agios Neophytos Monastery, Paphos
On May 13th, 2025, as part of the CONNECTING Project, in connection with another Horizon Europe initiative and in collaboration with the Digital Cultural Heritage Lab of the Cyprus University of Technology, we took our project equipment including a DJI Matrice 350 RTK drone with Zenmuse P1 and L2 sensors, and a CHCNAV handheld laser scanner to support the external and internal 3D documentation of the Holy Monastery of Saint Neophytos the Recluse, near Paphos, Cyprus. Founded in the 12th century,...
RIF Assessment of the CONNECTING Project
On Monday, May 12th, 2025, the interim assessment of the CONNECTING Project was held by the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) of Cyprus. The review took place at the Cyprus University of Technology, in the Strategic Research Infrastructure of CONNECTING, located at the Dorothea Building (2nd Floor), Faculty of Engineering and Technology, in Limassol. The session began with a welcome, followed by an in-depth presentation of the CONNECTING Project delivered by Project Coordinator Dr. Athos Agapiou. Attendees then participated in...April 2025
CONNECTING CTKO meeting
Today, an online meeting took place with the participation of Apostolos Papakonstantinou from the CUT and Efi from Infralab. During the discussion, key topics were addressed regarding the Central Knowledge Transfer Office (CTKO) of the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF), with a focus on knowledge transfer opportunities and strengthening innovation between research institutions and the market.
The CONNECTING Project at the 4th International Conference TMM-CH 2025
The CONNECTING project was presented at the 4th International Conference TMM-CH (7–9 April 2025, Eugenides Foundation, Athens) in Session 10a: Digital Heritage in AI – A Holistic Approach, with a talk by Dr. Athos Agapioy titled “Innovative Geospatial and Engineering Solutions for Cultural Heritage”. The presentation outlined the project’s goals, highlighting the developed infrastructure, advanced equipment such as the DJI Matrice 350 RTK drone with Zenmuse P1, L2, HAIP hyperspectral sensor, and CHCNAV laser scanner and the tools supporting heritage...
Internal Meting CUT – Infralabs
Today, a meeting was held between CUT and Infralabs to discuss the upcoming CKTO meeting and the management of IPRs for the CONNECTING project. CKTO’s role in knowledge transfer and commercialisation was highlighted, including support for networking, capacity building, and developing guides and templates for KT agreements. Additionally, funding options for IPR protection were discussed. On IPR management, the team focused on protecting and utilizing Foreground and Background IPRs, identifying regulatory barriers, and strategies for reusing the CONNECTING Data Centre. Key...
Internal Meting CUT
Today, an internal meeting was held to discuss and prepare for the remaining deliverables to be completed by the end of the project. The team focused on the upcoming evaluation by RIF' s, outlining the necessary preparations and finalizing the selected case studies, which are expected to take place in May and June.March 2025
CONNECTING presented at MSc in Geoinformatics and Earth Observation
Earlier today, MSc students enrolled in the MSc in Geoinformatics and Earth Observation program had the opportunity to gain insights into the innovative CONNECTING project. The demonstration was held as part of the "Earth Observation for Environmental Monitoring" course and was presented by PhD candidate Argyro Argyrou. The session provided a brief yet comprehensive overview of the CONNECTING project's objectives, methodologies, and applications in the field of environmental monitoring. Students were introduced to the project's contributions to the advancement of...
Internal Meeting
Today, the annual meeting was held, bringing together project members to discuss key updates and upcoming milestones. A major focus was the upcoming evaluation by the Research and Innovation Foundation (ΙΔΕΚ), set to take place by May, along with necessary preparations for the archiving of equipment tenders. The discussion also highlighted the progress of case studies, with two new study areas identified in Mazotos-Makounta (Larnaca) and Agioi Iliofoti (Acheras). Additionally, a new collaboration with the ENGINEER project was confirmed for...
