Invited Speaker
The Greek Fintech Cluster proceeds with the organization of the Open Finance Day 2025, an open conference with the main theme ”New Technologies, Business Models and Good Practices in Financial Transactions. Fintech solutions to address
inequalities, accuracy, social innovation and growth”. Open Finance Day is an interactive workshop where participants and speakers can talk about the challenges in the future of Fintech, social innovation, sustainable development and the application of good practices to improve everyday life.
The conference is open to public and private sector executives, start-up companies, members of the academic community and anyone interested in learning about the developments and challenges in the Fintech sector.
Participation link:
https://forms.gle/2YJPVhgpwkawbLkP7
Web meeting agenda:
17:00-17:15 Welcome – Greetings
17:15 – 17:35 Fintech & Smart Cities.
17:35 – 17:45 Developments in Fintech and AI, Challenges and Best Practices, Marinos Xynarianos, Fintech Expert
17:45 – 17:55 Economy & Demographics: Proposals, Issues and Good Practices, Economic Inequalities and Solutions, Ioannis Psicharis, Professor, Panteion University.
17:55 – 18:10 Fintech & Youth Entrepreneurship, Angelos Tsakanikas, Professor of NTUA
18:10 – 18.40 Round Table, Interactive Discussion
For more information:
● Greek Fintech Cluster: https://fintech.net.gr
● Declare your participation: https://forms.gle/2YJPVhgpwkawbLkP7
Associate Professor Aggelos Tsakanikas and the postdoctoral researcher of LIEE-NTUA Petros Dimas participate in the online discussion of the Greek and European Economy Observatoty of the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP) entitled: “EU industrial policy 2.0”
Speakers:
Petros Dimas, Postdoctoral Researcher, Laboratory of Industrial and Energy Economics, NTUA.
Aggelos Tsakanikas, Associate Professor, Laboratory of Industrial and Energy Economics, NTUA.
Nicholas Vonortas, Professor, George Washington University
Reinhilde Veugelers, Professor, Catholic University of Leuven
Coordinator
Manos Matsanganis, Professor at the Polytechnic University of Milan | Principal Researcher, ELIAMEP
You can view the invitation in English here and attend the conference here:
A. Tsakanikas participated in the 2nd Market Access for non-Market Access Workshop, organized by the Hellenic Market Access Association on May 16th, giving a speech on “Use and exploitation of European Health Data”
The training workshop was addressed to executives of the pharmaceutical industry and governmental/regulatory bodies for medicines, members of the University community, representatives of patient associations and in general to those interested in having a comprehensive overview of the procedures for patients to access their treatment and the revised legislative framework which defines the circulation of existing and future treatments.
The purpose of the 2nd Workshop was to educate participants on:
– developments in the key pillars of access to medicine, such as pricing, reimbursement, prescribing & financing
– medical devices, MESYFAs and current models of access to treatments such as SHPs and IPTs
– access to electronic health data and innovation
– the challenges and skills of managers working in the field of access to health technologies
Participation of A. Tsakanikas in the Open workshop of InSocial on Artificial Intelligence
A. Tsakanikas participated with a short thematic intervention at InSocial’s Open Workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI), held on Thursday, January 25 at Impact Hub Athens.
The Workshop discussed the opportunities and challenges that IT creates for research, economic development, entrepreneurship and innovation, the challenges that IT poses to society such as bias, job losses and data security and privacy . Key issues of the necessary National Strategy of Greece for IT, the objectives for the development of IT and especially issues for sectors of the economy and society were also highlighted.
The event was recorded and is available as a Video Podcast from Innovation Talks.
On Wednesday, January 17, 2023, Dr. Ioanna Kastelli, (LIEE /National Technical University of Athens), took part as a distinguished speaker in the online panel of the prestigious Innovation Knowledge Development (IKD) seminar series. The seminar was titled “When is Industry Sustainable; New Perspectives on Sustainable Industrial Policies and Development”. Notably, the discussion was expertly moderated by Professor Smita Srinivas, accompanied by the insightful contributions of professors Lukasz Mamica and Keun Lee.
The overarching goal of the panel discussion was to shed light on the two-year-long endeavors of the research team. Their primary objective was to delve into the intricate web of factors that underpin the success of industrial policies. Through a comprehensive exploration, the panel sought to understand the multifaceted challenges and emerging opportunities inherent in the formulation of effective and sustainable policies. Of particular importance was the need to strike a delicate balance between fostering economic development and upholding environmental responsibility.
In line with this ambitious agenda, the researchers meticulously curated a special issue that is slated for publication in the spring of 2023. This special issue, set to be featured in the esteemed Review of Evolutionary Political Economy, is themed around “Industrial Policy for Sustainable Development”.
Find the issue at the link: https://link.springer.com/journal/43253/volumes-and-issues/4-1
More information about the IKD panel and seminars can be found on the Open University website: https://www5.open.ac.uk/ikd/events/ikd-seminar-series-when-industry-sustainable-new-perspectives-sustainable-industrial-policies
Conferences - Seminars Organisation
On 2 July 2025, the Laboratory of Industrial & Energy Economics – LIEE of NTUA successfully hosted an online workshop to present and gather feedback on the “Train-the-Trainer” programme, developed under the AI-THOS project.
This programme offers educational material aimed to enhance the awareness, knowledge, and skills of higher education teaching staff on the responsible use of AI in both teaching and research, in full alignment with Ethics and Research Integrity (ERI) principles.
Over 40 professors, researchers, and PhD students from NTUA and other universities and research institutions actively participated in the event. The workshop featured lively interaction and high levels of engagement, with participants actively responding to targeted questions and contributing thoughtful feedback that enriched the discussion. We owe a huge thanks to all attendees for their valuable insights and collaborative spirit.
What was covered in the workshop?
Aimilia Protogerou and Panagiotis Panagiotopoulos introduced the structure and development of the “Train-the-Trainer” programme and presented three of the programme’s key components:
1. EU Code of Conduct for Research Integrity: Introduction to ERI principles contextualized for AI use in research and teaching.
2. AI Tools in Higher Education: Overview of widely used generative AI tools, their educational applications, prompt engineering techniques, and best practices for responsible use.
3. Using AI to Support Alternative Teaching Methods: Real-world case studies of university educators using AI to implement innovative teaching methods, highlighting both pedagogical opportunities and ethical challenges.
The workshop fostered a collaborative and reflective environment, where participants shared experiences and critically engaged with each section.
This workshop is part of a broader initiative, with similar national workshops organized by our project partners: Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences (Poland), Vilniaus universitetas / Vilnius University (Lithuania) and University of Ljubljana Faculty of Theology (Slovenia)
What’s next?
Feedback gathered from the four national workshops will be used to refine and finalize the “Train-the-Trainer” programme, which will be disseminated through a dedicated platform across European higher education institutions.
Let’s continue to explore and responsibly integrate AI in higher education, balancing its transformative potential with responsible use.
Are you interested in expanding your knowledge and contributing to the improvement of a dynamic educational platform? We invite you to participate in the training program of the EU-NETS project – European Training for Energy Community Managers.
The project aims to develop a vocational training program that equips Energy Community managers with the necessary competencies, skills and responsibilities. The goal is the optimal management of Energy Communities, in accordance with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).
The training program has been developed by a group of European partners, aiming to promote innovative skills and knowledge. From Greece, the Laboratory of Industrial and Energy Economics (LIEE) of the National Technical University of Athens and the company Euditi (https://euditi.gr/) are participating, actively contributing with their expertise and experience.
Training Platform Link
Why Join? The program provides valuable knowledge and tools, designed to enhance your skills and understanding of issues critical to the successful operation of Energy Communities.
Your Opinion Matters Your feedback is essential to further improve the EU-NETS platform. After completing the program, we kindly ask you to share your thoughts, suggestions and experiences with us. Your contribution will directly help improve the effectiveness and usability of the platform for future learners.
How Do You Get Started? First, we invite you to the online meeting on 9/12/2024 at 10:00 AM, where the platform and the thematic modules of the program will be presented. Immediately after, you will have the opportunity to complete the training program within two weeks. At the end, there will be a meeting where you can share your experience and contribute to the improvement of the training program, as well as a short online evaluation questionnaire.
Webinar link 9/12/2024 at 10:00 AM
- To connect to the meeting, click here.
Webinar agenda
10:00 – 10:15: Presentation of the EU-NETS project
10:15 – 10:45: Presentation of the Training Platform
10:45 – 11:00: Discussion on the process
11:00 – 11:30: Questions
Ενδιαφέρεστε να διευρύνετε τις γνώσεις σας και να συμβάλλετε στη βελτίωση μιας δυναμικής εκπαιδευτικής πλατφόρμας; Σας προσκαλούμε να συμμετάσχετε στο εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα του έργου EU-NETS – Ευρωπαϊκή Κατάρτιση για τους διαχειριστές των Ενεργειακών Κοινοτήτων.
Το έργο στοχεύει στην ανάπτυξη ενός προγράμματος επαγγελματικής εκπαίδευσης που εξοπλίζει τους διαχειριστές των Ενεργειακών Κοινοτήτων με τις απαραίτητες ικανότητες, δεξιότητες και αρμοδιότητες. Στόχος είναι η βέλτιστη διαχείριση των Ενεργειακών Κοινοτήτων, σύμφωνα με το Ευρωπαϊκό Πλαίσιο Επαγγελματικών Προσόντων (ΕΠΕΠ).
Το εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα έχει αναπτυχθεί από μια ομάδα ευρωπαίων εταίρων, με στόχο την προώθηση καινοτόμων δεξιοτήτων και γνώσεων. Από την Ελλάδα, συμμετέχουν το Εργαστήριο Βιομηχανικής και Ενεργειακής Οικονομίας (ΕΒΕΟ) του Εθνικού Μετσόβιου Πολυτεχνείου και η εταιρεία Ευδίτη (https://euditi.gr/), συμβάλλοντας ενεργά με την εξειδίκευση και την εμπειρία τους.
Σύνδεσμος πλατφόρμας εκπαιδευτικού προγράμματος
The Industrial and Energy Economics Laboratory (LIEE) of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) organized the online event “Unlocking the Potential of Women Entrepreneurs”, which took place within the framework of the global Women Entrepreneurship Week initiative (https://www.montclair.edu/entrepreneur/), on October 24, 2024, from 17:30 to 19:30.
This initiative was launched by the Universities of New Jersey in the USA that deal with entrepreneurship and this year marks its 11th anniversary, with the participation of more than 140 universities internationally, such as Babson, the University of Michigan, Princeton, Cornell, and Georgetown. NTUA and IEWL participated for the 6th consecutive year.
This year’s event focused on female entrepreneurship in Greece, highlighting opportunities and challenges faced by female entrepreneurs, with an emphasis on strengthening and supporting innovative knowledge-intensive ventures in various sectors of the economy.
The event was coordinated by Emilia Protogerou, Assistant Professor at the School of Chemical Engineering, NTUA and member of the EVEO research team.
You can find the event invitation here and the event program here.
You can watch the video of the event here.
Conference for the presentation of the NETonKIE research project’s results, 14 December 2023
The Laboratory of Industrial and Energy Economics (LIEE) of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) organized a conference in the context of the completion of the research project “Greek Participation in European Research Networks and its Impact on Innovation and Knowledge-Intensive Entrepreneurship” (NETonKIE), which was funded by the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation (HFRI).
The conference was conducted on December 14, 2023, in the Multimedia Amphitheater of the NTUA Library.
The Conference included the presentation of the project’s research results as well as a series of organized discussions (panels) with various types of actors (research groups of universities & research centers and business firms) participating in the European research Framework Programmes as well as policy actors.
More specifically, the topics of the organized discussions were the following:
- The expectations and benefits of start-ups from their participation in the Framework Programmes
- The Framework Programmes as a lever for enhancing innovation and technological upgrading of firms
- The importance of Framework Programmes for the research activity of Universities and Research Centers
- Public policies and business strategies for the better utilization of European Programmes
See the program (in Greek) of the conference here.
See the invitation (in Greek) of the conference here.
The Laboratory of Industrial and Energy Economics of the School of Chemical Engineering at NTUA (LIEE-NTUA) is glad to be a part of the 10th Anniversary celebration of Women Entrepreneurship Week, an initiative held with the participation of more than 140 universities worldwide.
On this occasion, LIEE-NTUA hosted the online event “Nurturing female-led innovation and entrepreneurship” on October 19, 2023, from 17:30 to 19:30 EEST.
This year’s event focused on the role of Technology Transfer Offices in empowering women in science and research, and highlighted innovative knowledge-intensive ventures from different sectors of economic activity.
Conferences - Seminars Participation
On Tuesday, 9 December 2025, in Brussels, the comprehensive policy report titled “Making the EU’s 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework Work for Southern Europe.”, prepared by the PromethEUs network, was presented.
The report assesses the European Commission’s proposal for the 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and its implications for Southern Europe, focusing on two key instruments: the European Competitiveness Fund and Horizon Europe. The presentation was attended by policy makers, representatives of industrial associations, and think-tank groups from various countries, who provided comments on the report’s findings.
Aggelos Tsakanikas, Director of the Laboratory of Industrial and Energy Economics (LIEE), presented the chapter he co-authored with Dr. Petros Dimas on the impact of previous HorizonEU programmes on SMEs in Southern Europe, with a particular emphasis on their digital footprint. The report also includes policy recommendations for the tools currently being developed.
Further details about the report and the event can be found here
The full report is available here
PromethEUs Conference | SIMPLIFY TO COMPETE: Rethinking EU Regulation for a Digital Future
On July 2, 2025, PromethEUs convened a closed event in Brussels at the European Parliament offices, bringing together policymakers, experts and stakeholders for the conference “SIMPLIFICATION FOR COMPETITIVENESS: Redefining EU legislation for a digital future.”
Hosting MEP Antonio López-Istúriz White (AFET) opened the event, arguing that clear, balanced regulations—paired with stakeholder input and strong oversight—must streamline rules, ensure interoperability, and shield global supply chains.
The floor then passed to Stefano da Empoli, President of I-Com, and Professor Steffen Hoernig (Nova School of Business & Economics / IPP-Lisbon), who unveiled PromethEUs’ new publication.
Following this presentation, Serge Le Gal, Horizontal Coordinator for Better Regulation at the European Commission, delivered a keynote focusing on the Commission’s strategy to streamline the legislative framework based on 4 pillars – effectiveness, simplicity, better law making and cooperation.
A moderated discussion led by Aggelos Tsakanikas (Director, LIEE) showcased perspectives from three Members of the European Parliament: Jonás Fernández Álvarez (ECON), Pablo Arias Echeverría (IMCO) and Mariateresa Vivaldini (ITRE).
The conversation broadened with a tour-de-table, steered by Darío García de Viedma of the Elcano Royal Institute, that brought together voices from consumers, standards bodies, industry associations and think tanks. Speakers (Euroconsumers; CEN-CENELEC; ITI; Digital SME Alliance; CCIA; Vinces; Euromines) converged on the view that regulatory clarity and strategic investment will decide whether Europe seizes the second half of the Digital Decade.
LIEE report, co-authored by Professor Angelos Tsakanikas and Postdoctoral Researcher Petros Dimas, concerns strategies for semiconductors and quantum technologies.
The report can be found here
The video can be found here
The Laboratory of Industrial & Energy Economics (LIEE-NTUA) proudly participated in the AI-THOS Train-the-Trainer International Bootcamp, held in Ljubljana, Slovenia (6–8 May 2025)—a milestone event advancing ethical, innovative AI integration in higher education.
AI-THOS project aims to train, support and empower teachers of higher education to integrate AI tools in the teaching process in alignment with Ethics & Research Integrity (ERI) principles.
The Bootcamp brought together academic partners from NTUA (Greece), Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences (Poland), Vilnius University (Lithuania), University of Ljubljana (Slovenia), and other societal partners (Stimmuli for Social Change and Art Transparent) in order to test and fine-tune the AI-THOS Train-the-Trainer programme for HEIs teaching staff—designed to support university educators in using AI tools aligned with ERI principles.
During the bootcamp, Aimilia Protogerou (Assistant Professor, LIEE-NTUA) and Panagiotis Panagiotopoulos (Post-doc Researcher, LIEE-NTUA) led a workshop exploring AI-powered teaching methods such as: Problem-Based Learning, Case-Based Learning, Flipped Classroom, Team-Based Learning, Jigsaw Method, Game-Based Learning.
They shared real-world examples based on interviews with university teachers already experimenting with AI tools—discussing both the pedagogical value and ethical challenges.
The workshop sparked a rich, interdisciplinary discussion on responsible AI usage in education—showcasing the importance of collaboration, experimentation, and ethics.
From the side of NTUA, four additional teachers-researchers participated and actively contributed to the Bootcamp’s activities: Giorgos Paraskevopoulos, Associate Researcher on machine learning at the Institute for Speech and Language Processing at “Athena” Research Center, Anna Bougia, Reseacher at the Computer Technology Institute & Press “Diofantus”, Petros Dimas, Post-doc Researcher, LIEE-NTUA, and Theodora Xenidou, Senior Researcher at NTUA.
Next step: The training materials will now be piloted across partner countries through national workshops—bringing AI & ethics to classrooms across Europe.
Interested in expanding your knowledge and contributing to the improvement of a dynamic educational platform? We invite you to participate in the training programme of the EU-NETS project – European Training for Energy Community Managers.
The project aims to develop a professional training programme that equips Energy Community Managers with the necessary competences, skills and competencies. The aim is to optimise the management of Energy Communities in line with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).
The training programme has been developed by a group of European partners with the aim of promoting innovative skills and knowledge. From Greece, the Laboratory of Industrial and Energy Economics (LIEEO) of the National Technical University of Athens and the company Evditi (https://euditi.gr/) are participating, actively contributing with their expertise and experience.
Link to the educational program platform
Why Join? The programme provides valuable knowledge and tools designed to enhance your skills and understanding of issues critical to the successful operation of Energy Communities.
Your Opinion is Important Your feedback is essential to further improve the EU-NETS platform. At the end of the project, please share your thoughts, suggestions and experiences with us. Your input will directly help to improve the efficiency and usability of the platform for future trainees.
How do you get started? First, we invite you to the web meeting on 9/12/2024 at 10:00 am, where we will present the platform and the thematic modules of the program. Immediately afterwards, you will have the opportunity to complete the training program over a two-week period. At the end, there will be a meeting where you can share your experience and contribute to the improvement of the training program, as well as a short online evaluation questionnaire.
Link to the online meeting 9/12/2024 at 10:00 am
To log in to the meeting, click here
Online meeting agenda
10:00 – 10:15: Presentation of the EU-NETS project
10:15 – 10:45: Presentation of the Training Platform
10:45 – 11:00: Discussion on the process
11:00 – 11:30: Questions
The Industrial and Energy Economics Laboratory (LIEE) of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) organized the online event “Unlocking the Potential of Women Entrepreneurs”, which took place within the framework of the global Women Entrepreneurship Week initiative (https://www.montclair.edu/entrepreneur/), on October 24, 2024, from 17:30 to 19:30.
This initiative was launched by the Universities of New Jersey in the USA that deal with entrepreneurship and this year marks its 11th anniversary, with the participation of more than 140 universities internationally, such as Babson, the University of Michigan, Princeton, Cornell, and Georgetown. NTUA and IEWL participated for the 6th consecutive year.
This year’s event focused on female entrepreneurship in Greece, highlighting opportunities and challenges faced by female entrepreneurs, with an emphasis on strengthening and supporting innovative knowledge-intensive ventures in various sectors of the economy.
The event was coordinated by Emilia Protogerou, Assistant Professor at the School of Chemical Engineering, NTUA and member of the EVEO research team.
You can find the event invitation here and the event program here.
You can watch the video of the event here.
Press
The Assistant. Professor Emilia Protogerou, NTUA postdoctoral researcher Panagiotis Panagiotopoulos and Professor Emeritus of NTUA Yannis Kalogirou, published an article in the online journal K Report on “European oxygen in research in Greece”. The article deals with the importance of the Framework Programmes for the Greek research system and is based on the results of the research project “Greece’s Participation in European Research Networks and the Impact on Innovation Production and Knowledge-Intensive Entrepreneurship” (NETonKIE), which was carried out during the period 2020 – 2024 by the Laboratory of Industrial & Energy Economics of NTUA with funding from the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation (ELIDEK).
The Director of the LIEE A. Tsakanikas together with the Professor of Industrial Biotechnology and Biocatalysis of NTUA E. Topakas and the Postdoctoral Researcher of NTUA H. Ferousi write about the TwInn4MicroUp project that will create a new value chain for plastic by converting single-use plastics into bioactive compounds and next-generation biomaterials.
The article is available here
A. Tsakanikas and P. Dimas on the ELIAMEP Podcast discussing the productive model of Greece
In the new podcast of the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP), Angelos Tsakanikas, Associate Professor, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) – Director of the Laboratory of Industrial and Energy Economics, NTUA – Head of the NTUA Technology Transfer Office and Petros Dimas, Postdoctoral Researcher, Laboratory of Industrial and Energy Economics (LIEE), National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) – Associate Lecturer, Department of Economics and Management Engineering, University of the Aegean, discuss with Odin Linardatou about Greece’s production model, the necessary reforms, industrial alliances and Major Projects of Common European Interest, the specificities of the Greek economy, the new EU programmes, SMEs and the brain drain.
For the podcast click here: YouTube, soundcloud
A. Tsakanikas and P. Dimas write in BusinessDaily.gr about the developments in industrial policy at European level and how they can be used in the development of a national industrial strategy for the transformation of the country’s production model.
The article is available here.
You can read the full article here
Other Activities
The Laboratory of Industrial and Energy Economics (LIEE) of the School of Chemical Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens invites you to the Validation Workshop of the research project: “Leveraging Global Value Chains for Innovation and Competitiveness: The Case of Greece (GRinGVCs)” (Scientific coordinator: Emilia Protogerou, Associate Professor, NTUA). The project was funded by the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation (ELIDEK).
The Workshop will take place on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 16:00 in the “Koumoutsou” Hall of the School of Chemical Engineering of the NTUA, Zografou Campus (Level 3, Wing H).
The research project aimed to:
- a) to map Greece’s participation in Global Value Chains (GVCs) at both sectoral and national level,
- b) to investigate the factors that determine the participation of Greek companies in GVCs and the benefits that arise from this participation,
- c) analyzing the correlations between participation in GVCs, innovation performance, and international competitiveness at the macroeconomic and microeconomic levels,
- d) the formulation of evidence-based policy proposals to support Greece’s strategies in the field of research, technology, and innovation.
The Validation Workshop will be attended by business executives, policymakers, researchers, and academics with significant knowledge and experience in this field. The purpose of the workshop is to present and discuss the main findings of the research project to confirm the reliability, relevance, and usefulness of the results, as well as to formulate appropriate public policy and business strategy proposals. In this context, an organized panel discussion will also be held with executives from industrial companies who participated in the project’s field survey.
Register here.
As part of the activities of the PromethEUs network, the Elcano Royal Institute organized a workshop in Madrid on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, entitled “Making the EU’s 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework Work for Southern Europe.”
The conference provided an opportunity for the PromethEUs network to present and discuss preliminary findings, in view of the final report to be presented in Brussels in November, on the European Commission’s proposal for the 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and its implications for Southern Europe. The meeting brought together representatives from public administrations, academia, industry associations, and think tanks from Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
The main topics discussed were the budget allocation in the new MFF, the European Competitiveness Fund, digital leadership, and the Horizon Europe programme. Aggelos Tsakanikas, head of the Laboratory of Industrial and Energy Economics (LIEE), presented the joint work with Postdoctoral Researcher Petros Dimas (in progress) on the digital footprint of previous HorizonEU programs in SMEs and Southern Europe, with excellent comments from Dimitris Liakos.
Emeritus Professor of NTUA Yiannis Kalogirou was a guest of Nikos Varsakelis, Professor of Economics at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, on the show “Discussing the Economy” on the online channel Web TV Detections. The specific show, which aired on Tuesday 15/12/2020 at 8 p.m., was titled “The New Technological Revolution and Greece”.
Watch the video of the show here
We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2nd Innovation Competition “NOYNOY Idea Challenge – Sustainability”, which is an initiative of the company FrieslandCampina Hellas and the Industrial and Energy Economics Laboratory (IEEL) of the National Technical University of Athens, in collaboration with the company Break-Even. The Competition aims to highlight potentially exploitable ideas, with an emphasis on sustainability in the food industry. The “NOYNOY Idea Challenge – Sustainability” Competition aspires to contribute to strengthening the cooperation between academia and industry and the exploitation of research results and ideas. It seeks to highlight the innovative potential of student and research groups, in thematic areas that concern both the reduction of the environmental footprint, as well as the protection of the environment and the overall more efficient management of natural resources in a sustainable manner. The thematic areas of the competition are:
- Climate Change & Energy
- Utilization of Renewable Energy Sources
- Reduction of CO2 emissions
- Reduction of environmental and noise nuisance
- Reduction of electricity consumption
- Energy recovery
- Environmental protection & Circular economy
- Recycling, Water solutions, zero pollution and reuse
- Circular economy technologies
- Biological soil reinforcement, biodiversity conservation
- Sustainable dairy packaging
- Circular design
- Low CO2 footprint
- Promotion of recycling
- Green chain
- Process optimization/Innovative processes
- Liquid & solid waste management technologies
- IT & telecommunications solutions
- Quality assurance & safety
- Sustainable and smart transportation
- Reduction of the environmental footprint of an environmental process
The innovation competition “NOYNOY Idea Challenge” is aimed at:
- Young researchers, PhD candidates, PhDs with potentially commercially exploitable research results,
- Teams that have creative ideas and wish to transform them into sustainable production processes or products,
- Students and new graduates of higher education
The prizes of the competition are the following:
- Consulting support from the company FrieshlandCampina Hellas,
- Use of the facilities of the company FrieslandCampina Hellas,
- A cash prize of €2000 for the business maturation of the idea,
- Individualized support and guidance (Business Coaching) from the incubator EPI.noo NTUA.
More detailed information about the competition can be found on the Competition website https://noynoyideachallenge.gr.
Interested parties are invited to submit their proposal on the specially designed platform (here) by Friday, September 11, 2020.
Within the framework of the support services of the INVENT ICT program implemented by the EPI.noo incubator of EPISEY/NTUA, a closed meeting in the form of a pitching of 13 business schemes supported by the incubator with representatives from important Funds that finance start-up entrepreneurship in Greece was organized on Tuesday 17/12/2019 by the Scientific Committee of the program.
The groups were introduced by Professor Yiannis Kalogirou, member of the Scientific Committee, and Dr. Evangelos Siokas, coordinator of the program. The groups presented their business plans and in several cases follow-up meetings were scheduled to further explore their funding prospects.
