Innovate in Greece by SEV |
Innovate in Greece by SEV |
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General Konstantinos Floros: Greece is a pillar of security, stability, and peace in the region General Konstantinos Floros served as Chief of the Hellenic National Defense General Staff from 2020 to 2024, during a period of heightened geopolitical tensions in our region. In conversation with Marco Veremis, he discusses the importance of a strong defense, Greece’s geostrategic position, and the role of the Armed Forces in national security. General Konstantinos Floros explains why defense is a prerequisite for a society’s prosperity and progress, as well as how innovation and technological development often stem from military needs. He talks about the link between the defense sector and innovation, the threat posed by Turkey, and the importance of international cooperation. He also refers to Europe’s defense outlook, geopolitical shifts in the Middle East, and the challenges of the future. Finally, he explains why strong Armed Forces are the key to peace and the ultimate guarantee of survival for every modern state. |
General Konstantinos Floros: Greece is a pillar of security, stability, and peace in the region General Konstantinos Floros served as Chief of the Hellenic National Defense General Staff from 2020 to 2024, during a period of heightened geopolitical tensions in our region. In conversation with Marco Veremis, he discusses the importance of a strong defense, Greece’s geostrategic position, and the role of the Armed Forces in national security. General Konstantinos Floros explains why defense is a prerequisite for a society’s prosperity and progress, as well as how innovation and technological development often stem from military needs. He talks about the link between the defense sector and innovation, the threat posed by Turkey, and the importance of international cooperation. He also refers to Europe’s defense outlook, geopolitical shifts in the Middle East, and the challenges of the future. Finally, he explains why strong Armed Forces are the key to peace and the ultimate guarantee of survival for every modern state. |
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| Greek startups raised over $2.2 billion, with a strong presence abroad and record investments in AI, climate technology, and health. A wake-up call for startups within Greece. The Greek startup ecosystem is making a strong comeback, breaking the €2 billion barrier and raising in eight months roughly as much money as it did in the last two years. |
Greek startups raised over $2.2 billion, with a strong presence abroad and record investments in AI, climate technology, and health. A wake-up call for startups within Greece. The Greek startup ecosystem is making a strong comeback, breaking the €2 billion barrier and raising in eight months roughly as much money as it did in the last two years. |
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SEV, in collaboration with the Greek Government and General Catalyst, co-organized the Business Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence, within the framework of the European initiative EU AI Champions Initiative. This initiative is a public-private partnership that aspires to shape a coherent vision for the future of Artificial Intelligence in Europe and globally, in line with the values of human-centric innovation, trust, and transparency, and to the benefit of its citizens. |
SEV, in collaboration with the Greek Government and General Catalyst, co-organized the Business Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence, within the framework of the European initiative EU AI Champions Initiative. This initiative is a public-private partnership that aspires to shape a coherent vision for the future of Artificial Intelligence in Europe and globally, in line with the values of human-centric innovation, trust, and transparency, and to the benefit of its citizens. |
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Numan, a startup that aims to lead the next era of preventive, digital healthcare, has raised $60 million in funding. The digital healthcare platform completed it’s the funding round led by Greek VC Big Pi Ventures. Endeavor Catalyst also participated in the round, as did existing investors White Star Capital and Novator Partners. Natech successfully completed its Series B capital increase, securing over $33 million in growth funding. The funds were committed ahead of the public launch of Snappi to ensure Natech is optimally positioned for scale, innovation, and market leadership. Delian Alliance Industries has raised a $14M Series A to accelerate the deployment of autonomous defense systems across Europe and beyond. The round was co-led by Air Street Capital and Marathon Venture Capital, with participation from 201 Ventures, HCVC, Entropy Industrial Capital, and Nebular. Intryc, a company that uses AI to increase the quality of customer experience, completed a seed funding round of $4.2 million. The news comes immediately after the company graduated from the accelerator program of Y Combinator (Summer 2024 cohort). Support provided by leading venture capital firms: General Catalyst and Sequoia scouts. TravelStaytion, a technology company operating in the luxury short-term rental sector, completed a strategic financing round of €3 million combining equity and debt, including Greek banks, led by Metavallon VC. The capital will be used to boost the company’s international expansion. |
Numan, a startup that aims to lead the next era of preventive, digital healthcare, has raised $60 million in funding. The digital healthcare platform completed it’s the funding round led by Greek VC Big Pi Ventures. Endeavor Catalyst also participated in the round, as did existing investors White Star Capital and Novator Partners. Natech successfully completed its Series B capital increase, securing over $33 million in growth funding. The funds were committed ahead of the public launch of Snappi to ensure Natech is optimally positioned for scale, innovation, and market leadership. Delian Alliance Industries has raised a $14M Series A to accelerate the deployment of autonomous defense systems across Europe and beyond. The round was co-led by Air Street Capital and Marathon Venture Capital, with participation from 201 Ventures, HCVC, Entropy Industrial Capital, and Nebular. Intryc, a company that uses AI to increase the quality of customer experience, completed a seed funding round of $4.2 million. The news comes immediately after the company graduated from the accelerator program of Y Combinator (Summer 2024 cohort). Support provided by leading venture capital firms: General Catalyst and Sequoia scouts. TravelStaytion, a technology company operating in the luxury short-term rental sector, completed a strategic financing round of €3 million combining equity and debt, including Greek banks, led by Metavallon VC. The capital will be used to boost the company’s international expansion. |
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| By the end of 2025, according to estimates by EATE President Haris Lambropoulos, the number of funds supported by the former Taneo will exceed 40, managing around €2.3 billion. This amount is directed towards "leveraging" start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises in order to enable them to grow enough to compete in international markets. |
By the end of 2025, according to estimates by EATE President Haris Lambropoulos, the number of funds supported by the former Taneo will exceed 40, managing around €2.3 billion. This amount is directed towards "leveraging" start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises in order to enable them to grow enough to compete in international markets. |
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OpenAI, the Government of Greece, the Onassis Foundation, and Endeavor Greece have launched the initiative “OpenAI for Greece”, aiming to expand AI access in secondary education and boost innovation in the country’s start-up ecosystem. The MoU was signed at the Hellenic Expo by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, key ministers, and representatives from OpenAI and the Onassis Foundation. |
OpenAI, the Government of Greece, the Onassis Foundation, and Endeavor Greece have launched the initiative “OpenAI for Greece”, aiming to expand AI access in secondary education and boost innovation in the country’s start-up ecosystem. The MoU was signed at the Hellenic Expo by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, key ministers, and representatives from OpenAI and the Onassis Foundation. |
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| In a recent interview, SEV Executive President Rania Aikaterinari discusses how SEV supports Greek businesses in strengthening resilience, sustainability, competitiveness, and adaptation to global challenges. It also highlights SEV’s initiatives in skills development, innovation, international partnerships, and regulatory simplification to help companies thrive in an uncertain and rapidly changing environment. |
In a recent interview, SEV Executive President Rania Aikaterinari discusses how SEV supports Greek businesses in strengthening resilience, sustainability, competitiveness, and adaptation to global challenges. It also highlights SEV’s initiatives in skills development, innovation, international partnerships, and regulatory simplification to help companies thrive in an uncertain and rapidly changing environment. |
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The ION Group will develop a Research and Innovation Center in two distinct areas of Elliniko and will cover a total maximum permitted building area of approximately 250,000 sq.m. The total investment by the ION Group is estimated to exceed EUR 1.5 billion and is expected to be completed by 2030. |
The ION Group will develop a Research and Innovation Center in two distinct areas of Elliniko and will cover a total maximum permitted building area of approximately 250,000 sq.m. The total investment by the ION Group is estimated to exceed EUR 1.5 billion and is expected to be completed by 2030. |
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| Demetris Gerogiannis is an AI entrepreneur and ecosystem builder with a PhD in Computer Vision. He is the co-founder of ai&me, a company that offers automated AI red teaming and QA assessments for GenAI apps. We met with Dimitris to talk about AI&ME and his personal journey. Here's what he told us. |
Demetris Gerogiannis is an AI entrepreneur and ecosystem builder with a PhD in Computer Vision. He is the co-founder of ai&me, a company that offers automated AI red teaming and QA assessments for GenAI apps. We met with Dimitris to talk about AI&ME and his personal journey. Here's what he told us. |
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| On October 7, 2025, SEV will hold its Annual General Assembly public event at the Athens Concert Hall. The evening will feature a discussion between Dr. Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank and Member of the ECB Governing Council, and journalist Pavlos Tsimas. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and SEV Chairman Spyros Theodoropoulos will address the event, which will be honored by the presence of H.E. the President of the Hellenic Republic, Constantine An. Tassoulas. |
On October 7, 2025, SEV will hold its Annual General Assembly public event at the Athens Concert Hall. The evening will feature a discussion between Dr. Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank and Member of the ECB Governing Council, and journalist Pavlos Tsimas. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and SEV Chairman Spyros Theodoropoulos will address the event, which will be honored by the presence of H.E. the President of the Hellenic Republic, Constantine An. Tassoulas. |
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On October 15, SEV – Hellenic Federation of Enterprises will host the workshop “Intelligent Enterprise: AI for BI” focusing on the scope, benefits and opportunities of integrating AI in decision support and business intelligence systems. The event will take place at SEV’s premises. |
On October 15, SEV – Hellenic Federation of Enterprises will host the workshop “Intelligent Enterprise: AI for BI” focusing on the scope, benefits and opportunities of integrating AI in decision support and business intelligence systems. The event will take place at SEV’s premises. |
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Interested in a job with a fast-growing Greek startup? Are you a Greek startup looking for the right people to hire? |
Interested in a job with a fast-growing Greek startup? Are you a Greek startup looking for the right people to hire? |
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Do you want to get involved in the Greek innovation ecosystem? |
Do you want to get involved in the Greek innovation ecosystem? |
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