The main financial resources of the Institute are the following:

Government Grant

The Cyprus Government provides the Institute with an annual grant towards the services provided to the public health sector (government hospitals).   The Institute also has an agreement with the government for the provision of forensic services.

Grants from Cyprus and abroad

The scientists of the Institute obtain research grants, both from Cyprus and foreign bodies. The following are some of the organisations that have awarded research grants to the Institute.

* The Cyprus Reseach Promotion Foundation
* European Union
* Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) of the USA
* AFM (Muscular Dystrophy Association of France)
* AG Leventis Foundation
* National Multiple Sclerosis Association (USA)

Donations and contributions

The Institute receives donations and contributions from several organizations like the Association of Friends of the Cyprus Foundation for Muscular Dystrophy Research, Rotary and Lions Clubs as well as respected members of the community that want to support the work carried out at the Institute. The contributions are either financial or donations of high technology equipment.

Telethon

The Cyprus TELETHON is organised by the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics, in collaboration with the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Cyprus. It includes many fundraising events that take place throughout the year.  More on TELETHON.

Incubator

Helix Business Incubator (HBI) is a collaboration between, The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics, Intercollege and the Government of Cyprus.

The primary mission of HBI is to foster the development and growth of young companies, by providing inventors and entrepreneurs with the business infrastructure and expertise, and the necessary training, mentoring and business networking to ensure the attainment of their developmental and business goals. Helix’s secondary, yet equally important goal is to help the resident companies tap into local and international talent, which will help them execute business plans and help the local economy grow.
For more information: www.helixincubator.com