The University of Cyprus (UCY) leads in research, hosting a Center of Excellence in Biobanking since 2011. Upgraded through EU funding in 2019, it oversees biobank.cy, a clinical site for BETTER4U trials. UCY excels with €30.9 million in 2022 research funding, participating in 370 projects, ranking 1st in Cyprus under Horizon Europe and 137th in Horizon 2020. UCY’s achievements include 3 Teaming in Excellence projects, 28 MSCA projects, and 69 Erasmus+ projects, positioning it as a prominent contributor to European research and education.