The Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry has joined the EU co-funded project ELIA (Excellence in Learning, Innovation, and Agriculture: A Centre of Vocational Excellence for the Olive Sector) as a project partner.

ELIA is a four-year Erasmus+ project that started in May 2026 and brings together universities, chambers of commerce, cooperatives, research organisations, foundations, public authorities, and SMEs. The project is coordinated by the Chamber of Halkidiki and works as one Centre of Vocational Excellence for the European olive sector.

The project includes partners from seven Mediterranean countries. Its main goal is to improve vocational education and training, encourage innovation and support more sustainable practices in the olive sector. ELIA is built on four main pillars: innovation, inclusion, cooperation and long-term development. The project supports modern vocational training, equal learning opportunities, strong partnerships across seven countries and lasting improvements in the olive sector.

The first transnational project meeting was held in Thessaloniki in June 2026, with the participation of Officers of the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry. During the meeting, the project partners had the opportunity to get to know each other, discuss the project's activities, and plan the next steps for its successful implementation.

The Limassol Chamber will work closely with the project partners over the next four years and contribute to improving skills and innovation in the olive sector in Limassol and across Cyprus, while encouraging cooperation between companies, training providers and public organisations.

Grant agreement no. 101260687

Website: www.elia-project.eu