The Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Greece, Mr. Arif Mammadov, paid an official visit to the facilities of FORTH in Heraklion, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, accompanied by Mr. Konstantinos Karamesinis, an official of the Embassy. The Ambassador was informed in detail about the Foundation’s activities, the individual Institutes’ research priorities, and ongoing international collaborations. Moreover, he was given a tour at FORTH’s research laboratories, where he had the opportunity to learn about pioneering projects carried out at FORTH, view impressive exhibits and interactive systems, and engage in discussions with researchers.

The official launch of the company’s new office in Crete was announced during an event held on Wednesday, October 15th, at FORTH’s headquarters in Heraklion. This milestone seals the collaboration developed between Greece’s leading research institution and the global technology leader in networking technologies, while highlighting Crete’s growing role as a hub for technology and innovation.

A courtesy visit was held by the new Board of Directors of the Economic Chamber of Greece – Department of Eastern Crete (ECG/ECD) to FORTH in Heraklion, on Friday, October 17.

The Institute for Mediterranean Studies (IMS) of FORTH participates in the celebration of the International Landscape Day (20 October), established by the Council of Europe within the framework of the European Landscape Convention (ELC), which entered into force on 1 March 2004.

The 14th International Conference on Knowledge Graphs (IJCKG 2025) will be held from Wednesday, October 15 to Friday, October 17, 2025, at the G. Lianis Amphitheater, located on the premises of the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH) in Heraklion, Crete, Greece. The central theme of this year’s conference is “Knowledge Graphs and Large Language Models (LLMs)”, focusing on the exploration of the intersection between these two cutting-edge research areas and the opportunities for their integration.

The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH) are co-organizing the 7th Quantum Technology Conference, taking place on October 7–9, 2025, on FORTH’s premises in Heraklion, Crete. The Conference, which has become a benchmark in the field of quantum technologies for space exploration, is held every two years in different European cities, aiming to promote scientific excellence and showcase cutting-edge technological achievements.

The evaluation process for the selection of beneficiaries to join the 1st operational cycle of the Crete Business Incubator – C Nest Accelerator has been successfully completed.

The procedure was carried out within the framework of the project “Provision of specialized services for the development and operation of a business incubator/accelerator in Crete to foster innovation in priority areas of the Just Development Transition Research and Innovation Strategy – LOT3 Section”, corresponding to Subproject 3 of the initiative.

The C Nest Accelerator Incubator is a modern business support hub designed to foster growth, innovation, and competitiveness for businesses based in the Region of Crete. By offering a dynamic environment, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and strong collaboration opportunities, C Nest enhances the business potential and market readiness of its participants. The incubator supports businesses and teams operating in key regional priority sectors, including green energy, circular economy, agri-food, creative and blue economy and information technology. Its services are tailored to startups, established enterprises, and innovation support organizations seeking to scale their activities and strengthen their competitive position.

The activities of “Contact Point” at FORTH is an original series of public discussions, each featuring a FORTH scientist and a distinguished artist. “Contact Point” brings Science and Culture into Creative Dialogue, fostering open and meaningful communication of science through art.

The second event of the series, entitled “And They Lived Happily Ever After: Ageing and Well-being” will take place on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 20:00 at FORTH’s new Science and Cultural Center, located on the corner of Averof & Zografou Streets in Heraklion, Crete. Τhis discussion seeks to explore common ground between scientific research, storytelling, and the human experience.

The Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas, is organizing the 2025 Researchers’ Night on Friday September 26, 2025, 17:00-23:00, simultaneously at two locations: at its central premises in Heraklion (100 N. Plastira Street, Vassilika Vouton) and at the premises of the Institute for Mediterranean Studies of FORTH, in Rethymno (130 Nikiforou Foka Street). During the event, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the fascinating world of science, research, and technology through a wide range of activities taking place in both cities.