Cyprus' Chief Scientist for Research, Innovation and Technology, Demetris Skourides, reaffirmed the government's commitment to nurturing the country's next generation of scientists and innovators during a meeting Monday, with the Robotheadz robotics team, ahead of their departure to Sydney where they will represent Cyprus at the FIRST® LEGO® League Asia Pacific Open Invitational 2026, taking place from 9–12 July.