The SCIENCE AGORA, Innovation to Society Technology Transfer Hub aims to create a dynamic and integrated ecosystem for the exploitation of scientific research in Greece with international impact. In this context, it announces the first "Proof of Concept" program, on the topic of the environment and energy, which is implemented with the support of Google and in collaboration with five scientific organizations (Research Center EKEFE Democritus, Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation ACEin - Athens University of Economics and Business, National Technical University of Athens, ATHENA Research Centre and the Research University Institute of Communication Systems & Computer Systems and Systems). The program will finance business endeavors at the early stage of research idea evaluation and will support attracting additional investment to develop their idea.

Who it is aimed at the SCIENCE AGORA programme with the support of Google

• To the entire academic and research community, to groups of researchers, to scientists with a strong technological background and not only those interested in developing innovative services, products and models that can find application in the thematic areas of the program.
• In startups that develop innovative services and products providing solutions to these important challenges.

Apply here until May 20, 2022.

Thematic areas

• Food Chain Management
• Energy Management and Saving
• Sustainable Water Management
• Circular Economy
• Environmental Management and Technology

Why should a team participate?

The teams that will participate in the program can claim:

• Funding for the implementation of the PoC from 15,000 to 40,000 euros, based on specific evaluation criteria.
• Participation in mentoring sessions and pitching presentations for networking with the market.
• Consulting support from experienced market executives to implement the PoC in a real environment.

More information about the program can be found here and contact the organizing committee at email info@scienceagora.eu

Maria Fouda, Marketing Director of Google for Southeast Europe

"Google is committed to actually supporting sustainable development in Greece. In this context, we will continue to embrace innovative initiatives, such as that of the Science Agora which helps start-ups and research/scientific groups to gain active participation in the joint effort to address it climate crisis and achieving a more green and better future for all. We want and we are determined that the Google, through its products, synergies, initiatives and financing, to play an important role in facing these challenges in our country".