With the conviction that the networking of startups with industry and organized businesses is a priority, and in order to develop mutually beneficial synergies, SEV implements the Innovation Ready initiative, with the 6th thematic workshop focusing on "Smart Infrastructure for sustainable living". In the workshop of the Innovation Sector of the SEV, on Wednesday 19 January 2022, innovative solutions with international commercial impact, developed by Greek startups and mature research teams, were presented.

SEV systematically invests in strengthening our collective capacity to innovate. This is a key prerequisite for sustainable growth with well-paid jobs.

The workshop presented for the first time innovative Greek technologies that stand out in the field of digital transformation solutions and optimization of infrastructure operation that extend:

• in the production of intelligent sensors
• the development of energy management systems
• traffic optimization
• management of marinas and tourist ports
• electronic voting, but also much more

This week and the next, representatives of industry, businesses of various productive sectors, local government as well as members of the community of Innovative Greeks , will have the opportunity to be informed directly and individually, through B2B meetings organized by the Innovation Sector of the SEV, as well as to explore synergies and collaborations with the 11 renowned startups that participated in the workshop, such as:

• Accromovecibos
• Deep Traffic
• Dkms
• Fuellics
• Future Intelligence
• Inteligg
• Meazon
• Radical Minds
• Sammy Yodiwo

Innovation Ready - Maggie Athanasiadis, Director of the Innovation Sector of SEV

"Infrastructure such as, electricity and water distribution networks, energy resource management, transport, vehicle traffic management, street lighting, garbage collection and recycling should take advantage of the possibilities offered by Artificial intelligence and other digital technologies, in order to offer better services to citizens, to make more efficient use of resources and to create less impact on the environment. Intelligent infrastructures promote participatory governance as the citizen has more information and a stronger voice. They help to deal with threats to public safety faster. They contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions and achieve energy and other resource savings. The development of partnerships between local authorities, public infrastructure management companies and other businesses and organizations with innovative startups will be instrumental in creating sustainable, intelligent infrastructure that improves the lives of all of us."

Dimos Sapidis Smart Infrastructure Country Head, Siemens AE & CEO Siemens Mobility

"The series of training and networking activities carried out by SEV with the initiative of Innovation Ready, are unique tools for utilizing and multiplying the knowledge and specialization that currently exists in the country. At Siemens, as major sponsors of the event, we are delighted to be given the opportunity to participate in this effort, contributing to the creation of a competitive business environment, based on innovation and dynamic start-up entrepreneurship. These two elements, after all, are also building blocks for smart infrastructure and a sustainable future."

The Innovation Ready workshops are carried out in the context of SEV actions for the strengthening of startups and the innovative capacity of Greek businesses.