About us

ECECT – European Centre for Emerging Competencies and Technologies is a NON profit organisation aiming to bridge the gap between actual market needs and job candidates.  This will be achieved by co-organising and supporting workshops, events and other related activities that can be undertaken in close collaboration with supporting organisations. 

The founder of the ECECT, Mr George K. Georgiou has more than 30 years experience in multiple fields related to emerging technologies such as Robotics/IoT/Sensors/Automation/ICT sectors.   His experience extent from acting as a lecturer at a private University, a researcher for multiple projects (related to technologies/entrepreneurship) funded by national and EU funds, being a member of the National Committee for the climate change, co founder of the CARIE (Cyprus Association of Research and Innovation Enterprises), national coordinator of the ERW (European Robotics week for more than 8 years,  starting robotics competitions in Cyprus and also acting as a mentor for dozens of startups.  This experience allowed him to realize that there is an emerging need for learning about new technologies, understanding them and applying them to the industry.

Mission

ECECT’s mission centers on delivering targeted education and training programs through initiatives such as the ECT Academy and the open-source class365.eu platform, ensuring accessibility for learners of all ages. Its focus areas include emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, robotics, blockchain, and 3D printing, which are integrated into tailored training solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), educators, and professionals. 

Vision

ECECT aims to foster resilience and growth in an interconnected world. Positioned at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, our strategic location enhances our impact as a key driver of innovation and digital transformation. By continually shaping the future of emerging technologies and education, ECECT is committed to advancing the global knowledge economy. 


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Main objectives are

  • Act as a bridge between the academia and organizations offering training for emerging technologies with the Industry
  • Co-organize   events related to the emerging technologies and competencies
  • Disseminate through the ambassadors various initiatives and related events.
  • Collaborate with industry and the academia for projects related to emerging technologies
  • Act as an online training CENTRE for emerging technologies
  • Co-organize events aiming to foster new technologies to the younger generation such as robotics competitions and hackathons.

Key Initiatives and Impact 

ECECT is actively involved in multiple European Union co-funded programs, such as DigiFABS, which supports SMEs in the food and beverage sector by encouraging the adoption of transformative digital practices. We also organize the ECT Forum, our flagship event that brings together global experts to discuss the latest trends in emerging technologies. 

The Ambassadors Program extends ECECT’s global influence, with representatives in numerous countries championing digital education, innovation, and collaboration. Additionally, ECECT is deeply engaged in vocational education and training (VET) initiatives to ensure a skilled workforce capable of navigating the complexities of modern industry. 

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A message from our founder

““ During the dot-com boom in the late 1990s I registered my first domain name and founded my first business, offering Internet related services. 25 years later we live in a world in which new technologies are developed in a much faster pace and related new competencies are essential to sustain our competitiveness”.”

George Georgiou

ECECT founder   – Learn more…