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Our contribution to the 1st Conference of Greek TTOs

The perspectives lying ahead for technology transfer in Greece appear very promising, thanks to the well-founded collaboration network of Greek TTOs, ΜΕΤΕΧ: Hellenic Network of Technology Transfer Offices



We were thrilled to be a part of the inaugural Greek TTO Conference, held in beautiful Herakleion, Crete by ΜΕΤΕΧ: Hellenic Network of Technology Transfer Offices and to acquire a first hand experience of the promising collaboration framework for the support of science-based innovation in Greece through an alliance of knowledge sharing among Greek TTOs, driven by METEX.



This landmark event brought together officials and tech transfer professionals of Greek Universities and Research Centres as well as representatives of public authorities and financiers. 



Key topics were addressed such as strategies for protecting and leveraging intellectual property rights, the role of business acceleration structures, and the essential skills required for Technology Transfer Officers. Discussions also highlighted the importance of funding mechanisms for innovative products and the challenges faced by professionals in the field.



A significant highlight was the presentation held - for the 1st time for the Greek innovation ecosystem - by an executive official of ASTP. The participation of Laura MacDonald, Chief Executive at ASTP in a domestic tech transfer conference was a significant milestone for the connection of the Greek TTOs with the major international network of tech transfer professionals.



Our very own Faye Orfanou, held a presentation on the role, the skillset and the challenges of the Tech Transfer Officers, as professionals and coordinated an engaging panel discussion, where Katerina Papadopoulou as Head of a major Greek TTO, Stavros Pissadakis, as a Researcher with extensive technology transfer activity, and Maria Chountoulesi, as IP officer of a major group of pharma companies, shared their views on the requirements of the technology transfer professionals and provided their insights for more effective technology transfer.



Our organization is committed to driving innovation and building meaningful connections between academia and industry, and this conference was the perfect platform to advance these goals.



We extend our gratitude to the organizers for hosting such a well-structured and inspiring event, and we look forward to many more opportunities to contribute to the growth of technology transfer in Greece and beyond.





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