The Federation of Employers and Industrialists (OEB) and the Research and Innovation Foundation (IIdEK) are once again awarding Cypriot enterprises and Cypriot researchers who have distinguished themselves for their innovative activity and scientific work at a special ceremony, which will take place on 26 October 2026 at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre, in the presence of H.E. the President of the Republic, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides. Through the institution of the OEB Cyprus Innovation Awards and the IIdEK Cyprus Research Awards, scientific excellence and innovative entrepreneurial activity are rewarded,