Proof-of-Concept in Energy and Environment
The 1st Proof-of-Concept Program of Science Agora
The 1st Proof-of-Concept program of Science Agora was run by NSCR Demokritos, the Athens Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ACE) of AUEB, the National Technical University of Athens and the Athena Research Center in collaboration with Google.
The Thematic Areas
The program focused on Energy and Environment. Taking into account the contemporary challenges related to climate change and environmental degradation, as well as the technological advancements and investments aimed at addressing these issues, SCIENCE AGORA invited entrepreneurial and research teams to submit business proposals that leverage cutting-edge technologies to tackle challenges in the following thematic areas:
Food Supply Chain Management
Energy Management
Sustainable Water Management
Circular Economy
Environmental Management
Funding & Support
Funding for the implementation of the PoC, ranging from €15,000 to €40,000, based on specific evaluation criteria.
Participation in mentoring sessions and pitching presentations to facilitate networking with the market.
Advisory support from experienced industry professionals for the design and implementation of the PoC in a real-world environment.
Teams
Meet the team that participated in the PoC program:
FreshiT
FreshiT
FRESQO
FRESQO
Run4more
Run4more
SciDrones
SciDrones
SILDI
SILDI