In this context, Science Agora announces the first “Proof of Concept” (PoC) program, on the subject of environment and energy, which it is implementing with the support of Google and in collaboration with five scientific organizations (NCSR Democritus Research Center, Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation ACEin – Athens University of Economics and Business, National Technical University of Athens, ATHENS Research Center and Communication & Computer Systems Research Institute).
The program will fund business efforts at an early stage of the evaluation of the research idea and will support the attraction of additional investments for the development of their idea.
Google Marketing Director for Southeast Europe, Maria Founta, said: “Google is committed to supporting sustainable development in Greece. In this context, we will continue to embrace innovative initiatives, such as that of Science Agora. We want and are determined that Google, through the products, synergies, initiatives and funding it offers, to play an important role in addressing these challenges in our country. ”
Target Audience
Across the academic and research community, in teams of researchers, scientists with strong technology, and not just, background who are interested in developing innovative services, products and models that can be applied in the thematic areas of the program.
In startups that develop innovative services and products by providing solutions to these important challenges.
The thematic areas
Food Chain Management
Energy Management and Saving
Sustainable Water Management
Circular Economy
Environmental Management and Technology
Why join a team
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 for the implementation of PoC in a real environment.
More information about the program can be found by contacting the organizing committee at email info@scienceagora.eu
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