Breez©
An Alliance Between:
We understand that the challenges facing European Union Member States are multifaceted, complex, and increasingly interconnected. Our mission is to harness our broad expertise in Social Science & Humanities Research, Strategic Media & Communication and People Consulting to create sustainable and innovative solutions to problems affecting Cyprus, Europe and their citizens.
Our Areas of Expertise
To deliver our expertise, we operate across Europe and Cyprus, leveraging the strategic advantages of the region. We engage in a wide range of local Cyprus-based projects and European-funded initiatives through programs such as: Erasmus+, Creative Europe (CREA), Asylum, Migration and Integration (AMIF), Horizon Europe 2027, Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV), European Education Area (EEA), Pilot Sports, Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), Center for Vocational Excellence (COVE).
Our Capabilities in European Funded Programs
Identifying Funding Opportunities and Building Consortiums
Funding call analysis | Partner search | Consortium building | Alignment with EU priorities |
Proposal Development and Submission
Project planning | Persuasive writing | Compliance with EU guidelines | Impact articulation |
Financial, Risk and Quality Management & Compliance
Budgeting | Financial controls | Eligibility | Risk and Quality Management | Audit readiness |
Project Management & Delivery
Project Management | Team coordination | Monitoring | Dissemination, Sustainability & Exploitation |
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Our Sectors of Activity
At Breez, we are dedicated to driving meaningful change. Our work revolves around eight key focus areas, each carefully chosen to address critical aspects of business and society. Here’s what makes these areas central to our mission.
As a team, we strive to have a positive impact on the day to day activities that form our Society, across Europe, Cyprus and beyond.
1. Integrity
We prioritize honesty and transparency in all our actions and collaborations.
2. Innovation & Creativity
Our work thrives on creativity and forward-thinking solutions that stand out.
3. Unity & Collaboration
Teamwork and open communication are at the heart of our operations.
4. Excellence
We strive for the highest quality in everything we do—from consulting services to research outputs.
To be an established force in Europe and Cyprus, empowering organizations and communities through innovative solutions in learning, consulting, research, and change management; To have a positive impact to at least at least 10,000 people by the end of 2026.
We believe people are the heart of every organization. By focusing on talent development, employee engagement, and leadership, we help businesses unlock their full potential and create thriving workplaces that inspire growth and innovation.
Clear, impactful communication is the foundation of success. Whether it's managing change or building strong relationships, we help organizations craft messages that resonate, connect, and drive action.
Navigating legal frameworks is essential for modern organizations. With a focus on human rights law, financial law, and regulatory compliance, we provide the expertise needed to ensure businesses operate ethically and effectively.
In a rapidly evolving digital world, technology is key to staying ahead. We support organizations in harnessing the power of innovation to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and embrace the future with confidence.
Strategic thinking is at the core of everything we do. From optimizing operations to driving sustainable growth, we partner with organizations to achieve their goals and navigate challenges with expertise.
Art and culture drives performance, fosters collaboration and innovation. We work with people to shape environments that reflect their values, energize teams, and build lasting success.
Sports teach us teamwork, resilience, and peak performance—qualities that translate seamlessly into business. We apply insights from the world of sports to help organizations build stronger teams and achieve excellence.
Health is the foundation of sustained business success. Just as elite athletes rely on physical and mental well-being to reach peak performance, we help organizations harness the power of healthy habits to drive productivity, creativity, and resilience.
Our Key Members and Associates
With over 20 years in conducting local and European projects, our team is highly experienced and highly motivated:
Our Alliances
As member of an Alliance, Breez can draw expertise and resources from its network to satisfy any need concerning any local or European Project:
Ad-Tag – an international organization based in Ireland, offering an innovative platform with programmatic capabilities in Advertising, with global reach.
Alpha News and Alpha Media – the largest mass media group in Cyprus, with film-making capabilities.
Base Element – a Cypriot SME specializing in content creation in Marketing Campaigns.
Boussias – the leading conferences and awards organizing company in Greece and Cyprus.
Jobalito – a leader in Recruitment technology and HR matters in Cyprus and abroad.
Our Broader Network
Our strength is amplified by our extensive network of alliances, enhancing our capabilities, by providing access to specialized knowledge, resources, and collaboration opportunities across various sectors.
We work closely with leading media organizations such as Alpha TV Cyprus, Alphanews (Cyprus) and Eleftheros Typos (Greece). These partnerships strengthen our ability to manage communication strategies effectively while amplifying visibility for our initiatives.
Our academic partnerships span globally renowned institutions like the Open University of Cyprus, University of Cyprus, Erasmus University of Rotterdam, University of Essex, University of Coimbra, University of Nicosia, University of Johannesburg, Universities of Waikato and Wellington (New Zealand), University of Bergamo, and UCLAN. These collaborations provide access to cutting-edge research and expertise across disciplines.
Collaborations with Boussias Cyprus allow us to host impactful events that bring together thought leaders from diverse fields to discuss pressing topics aligned with our focus areas.
We actively engage with youth-focused organizations such as the Youth Board of Cyprus, Cyprus Youth Clubs Organisation, Local Authorities’ Youth Councils, and Akrites Geriou. These partnerships empower young people through education, leadership development programs, and community-building initiatives.
Partnerships with Ad-Tag and Base Element enables us to create powerful Digital Media Campaigns and integrate innovative technological solutions into our projects while staying at the forefront of digital transformation trends.
We maintain strong connections with key stakeholders like the Union of Cyprus Journalists, the European Parliament’s Office in Cyprus, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), Members of the Cyprus Parliament, and the Press & Information Office (Cyprus Government). These relationships ensure our work aligns with policy priorities while fostering collaboration on national and European levels.
Projects that our members have participated
EU Food Connect
Food Connect is a European projection to tackle the food waste crisis in Southern EU countries by promoting sustainable practices in food production, distribution, and consumption.
- Project duration: 30 months
- Funding Program: Creative Europe
- Budget: 1.000.000 Euro
- Role: Coordinator
- Main project outcomes:
- Up-scaling and Replication of Collaboration Network Platform (in Malta and Portugal)
- Pilot Implementation of the platform
- Dissemination & Awareness Campaign
- Website: https://www.foodprintcy.eu/
EU NewsArcade
Bringing together journalism and news consumption closely by means of gamification as an educational approach to improve young adults’ news literacy, and tackle disinformation and the challenges faced by media companies.
- Project duration: 24 months
- Funding Program: Creative Europe
- Budget: 1.500.000 Euro
- Role: Communication & Dissemination Partner
- Main project outcomes:
- Development of the NewsArcade; authoring format and tool MVP
- Experiments with publishers, cross-sector scale-up investigations in the educational and museum sector and pilotings to improve the format and tool
- Release of the final NewsArcade Authoring tool;
- Drafting a White Paper
Online course for journalists and business plans to attract early adopters - Awareness campaigns and participation in events
- Website: https://www.newsarcade.eu
EU Assets
Improving the usability of the European Digital Library European.
- Project duration: 36 months
- Funding Program: Digital Europe Programme
- Budget: 4.250.000 Euro
- Role: Communication & Dissemination Partner
- Main project outcomes:
- Designing, implementing and developing large-scale functional services with an emphasis on searching, browsing and interfacing
- Recommendations, guidelines and the best practices concerning the adaptation of technology and the implementation of service to increase interoperability
EU Bio for Life
Informing the general public, educators and relevant sectors on biodiversity and its importance.
- Project duration: 36 months
- Funding Program: European Biodiversity Partnership
- Budget: 1.394.000 Euro
- Role: Communication & Dissemination Partner
- Main project outcomes:
- Inform about biodiversity and its importance, about Cypriot indigenous animal species (snakes, bats).
- Inform and explain how biodiversity is connected to economic prosperity
Inform about the pan-European effort to conserve biodiversity through Natura 2000 Network and the benefits of emerging economic tourism and ecological opportunities - Inform and explain cross-cutting issues: impact of agriculture, invasive foreign species and illegal slaughter of biodiversity birds
- Explain why biodiversity and the ecosystem services are important for a sustainable economic model
- Website: https://www.biodiversity.europa.eu/
EU European Parliament for You
Raise youth awareness on the activities of the European Parliament and promote citizens to actively participate.
- Project duration: 12 months
- Funding Program: European Parliament’s grant programme
- Budget: 100.000 Euro
- Role: Communication & Dissemination Partner
- Main project outcomes:
- Promote and understand the identity and role of the European Parliament
- Communicate the involvement of the European Parliament on key issues related to citizens
- Diffuse information about the European Parliament
- Create the routes through which 6 thematic sections of the project will be displayed
Μια Βαλίτσα Γεύσεις
A television production and broadcasting of a cooking show which has as its primary objective the acquaintance of the culture of three countries through gastronomy.
- Project duration: 36 months
- Funding Program: Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF)
- Budget: 440.000 Euro
- Role: Media & Communication Partner
- Main project outcomes:
- Create a TV show through which an intercultural interactivity and the value of healthy eating will be enhanced. At the same time, the reduction of possible misconceptions in relation to different cultures will be promoted
- Awareness and acquaintance with the traditions and values of various cultures and civilizations; an alternative approach to healthy eating
- Develop collegiality and cooperation between the native population and third-country nationals
- Acquisition of knowledge which will contribute to the promotion of healthy eating habits
- Understand the connection of unhealthy eating habits with various diseases
EU Scient
Promote an entrepreneurial spirit among students/ graduates (academic discipline of science, technology, engineering and mathematics).
- Project duration: 24 months
- Funding Program: Science Europe
- Budget: 991.700 Euro
- Role: Research & Educational Expertise Partner
- Main project outcomes:
- In-depth analysis of needs, identification of barriers students or doctoral graduates face when processing their research findings into business ideas.
- Participation of STEM students in internships with multidisciplinary team and under the guidance of academic teaching staff, directors, investors and entrepreneurs. They will therefore have the opportunity to understand the needs of business and how their research can be applied in a real business context.
- Develop and test a full pre-accelerator program offered at universities, in research and business centers and incubators.
- Develop teaching methods and techniques for the education of STEM students on entrepreneurship
- Website: https://www.euscient.eu/
Horizon 2027 - EU Standing up for Democracy
EU-CIEMBLY is an international research project funded by the European Union’s Horizon Research and Innovation Programme, addresses the need for the introduction of new forms of citizens’ participation and deliberation in EU political life.
- Project duration: 30 months
- Funding Program: Horizon 2027
- Budget: 2.400.000 Euro
- Role: Research, Communication & Dissemination Partner
- Main project outcomes:
Theorizing Intersectionality: Development of a robust theoretical framework that should underpin intersectionality in the design of Citizens’ Assemblies.
Evaluating Existing Practices: Assess the effectiveness of selected Citizens’ Assemblies at local, national, and EU levels, in terms of equality, inclusiveness, and deliberation.
Piloting New Approaches: Design of a prototype Citizens’ Assembly model. This model will then be piloted at the local, national, and EU level. Testing the model in real life will allow us to identify which characteristics allow the maximum level of inclusion, therefore addressing issues of intersectional discrimination and the effects of power relations on marginalized groups.
Recommendation and Dissemination: Building upon our research and practical experiences, we aim to develop and disseminate comprehensive guidelines and best practices for the design, implementation, and evaluation of intersectional Citizens’ Assemblies, ultimately enhancing democratic practices in Europe and beyond
- Website: https://www.eu-ciembly.eu/
EC IST Programme - EU Gredia
Enhance Grid Technology for accessing rich multimedia content, through research and communication initiatives.
- Project duration: 36 months
- Funding Program: Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) IST Priority
- Budget: 2.400.000 Euro
- Role: Communication & Dissemination Partner
- Main project outcomes:
- Create a trustworthy platform for the development of a Grid application that will receive high level support for the design, implementation and operational development of secure Grid technology applications
- Maintain a new intermediate Grid Software technology which is required to serve business applications that have access to rich distributed multimedia content.
- Support mobile services created to allow mobile devices to participate in the virtual grid creation organization in a single way
- Ensure data and transaction protection at all levels through a special security network
Validate the Grid platform with the production of two pilot grid applications to address day-to-day problems in the media and banking sectors
- Website: https://www.gredia.eu