On Monday, April 6, 2026 the event entitled "Technology Transfer: Designing the Next Steps in the Greek Ecosystem" was held at ACE of the Athens University of Economics and Business. 

The event was organized by Science Agora, in collaboration with the Technology Transfer Networks Γέφυρα Τεχνολογίας, Ρόμβος, SPEIRA+, TETRIS and WINET2, with the support of ΜΕΤΕΧ and under the auspices of the General Secretariat for Research and Innovation (GSRI).

The event opened with brief welcome remarks by the Rector of the Athens University of Economics and Business, Professor Vasileios Vasdekis, and the Deputy Minister of Development, Stavros Kalafatis. The Secretary General for Research and Innovation, Dimitris Terzis, was also present, reaffirming the importance of strengthening innovation and linking research with the market.

The event highlighted critical issues for enhancing technology transfer in the country, focusing on the institutional framework, the adoption of common standards and best practices, as well as intellectual property management and the commercialization of research. At the same time, the perspective of Venture Capital funds was presented, while particular emphasis was given on the funding of Technology Transfer Offices and the challenges they face.

The presentations of the event speakers are available at the links below:

• Proposals of the Sectoral Scientific Council for Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property (ΤΕΣ Μεταφοράς Τεχνολογίας και Διανοητικής Ιδιοκτησίας)
  Faye Orfanou, Managing Partner & Co-founder, Science2Business
• The Perspective of Venture Capital Funds
  Dr. Nikos Vogiatzis, Partner, Corallia Ventures
• Best Practices from the United States and the Opportunity for Greece
  Aphroditi Xydi, Deon Policy Institute
• The Template of Intellectual Property Licence / Assignment Agreement
  Ιδιοκτησίας (Licence Agreement)
  Dr. Vasiliki Koniakou, ACE, AUEB
• Intellectual Property Management and the Documentation and Promotion of Innovation
  Sofia Tsakiri, Lawyer, Technology Transfer Consultant

The event's agenda is available here.