Research
The Institute for the Future at the University of Nicosia emphasises three key areas of research and education: Blockchain and Crypto Assets, the Metaverse, and Forecasting. The IFF was founded to explore the hypothesis that exponential technologies will cause rapidly accelerating societal change.
Advising the European Commission
€8m+ in competitive European Commission research grants since 2017 Institute For the Future
100+ joint research organisations Institute For the Future
Blockchain, the Metaverse and Forecasting
Blockchain and Crypto Assets Blockchain-based certifications, digital asset regulation, skills development, adoption, decentralised social media, energy networks and science, and the benchmarking of blockchain protocols. 
Metaverse In 2021 the Department of Digital Innovation and the IFF launched the UNIC Open Metaverse Initiative, focused on the academic, research and policy issues relating to the metaverse. 
Forecasting The Makridakis Open Forecasting Center (MOFC) conducts forecasting research, provides business support and training, and runs the M Competitions. Funded Projects
University Blockchain Research Initiative
Launched by Ripple in 2018, UBRI forms partnerships with leading universities across the globe, providing funding and resources that support blockchain-related research projects.
European Commission
European Blockchain Observatory and Forum
A European Commission initiative to accelerate blockchain innovation and the development of the blockchain ecosystem within the EU.