The Foundation for Research and Technology- Hellas will have a dynamic presence, with keynote speeches, participation in panel discussions, and numerous innovative, cutting edge exhibits, in the Innovation Exhibition InnoDays 2025. The exhibition is organized by the Region of Crete, implemented by the Innovation Business Observatory (IBO) of Crete Region, and will take place on 28–30 November at the International Exhibition Center of Crete. The event is held under the auspices of the Ministry of Development and the General Secretariat for Research and Innovation.

Speeches

Friday, 28 November

15:10 – 15:20
“The HCCC Initiative”
Emmanouil Trichas, Innovation Manager, FORTH Representative for HCCC (Hellenic Chips Competence Center)

Opening Ceremony of InnoDays 2025

19:20 – 19:30
“Precision Medicine, Genetics & Innovation: Today and in the Future”
Konstantinos Stratakis, Professor of Clinical Genetics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens – Director of Human Genetics and Precision Medicine, IMBB

Saturday, 29 November

10:20 – 10:30
“Space, Technology & Business Prospects”
Vasilis Charmandaris, President of FORTH

13:50 – 14:00
“Digitalization of Health in the Service of Transplantation”
Eleni Latsoudi, Information Systems Laboratory, Institute of Computer Science – FORTH, Public Cord Blood Bank of PAGNI & Medical School, University of Crete

14:00 – 14:10
“European Digital Innovation Hub for Smart Health: Precision Medicine & Innovative E-Health Services (smartHEALTH)”
Dimitrios Philippidis, Senior Project Manager, Center for E-Health Applications and Services (CeHA), ICS–FORTH

14:40 – 14:50
“Innovation in Digital Health: Actions of the Hellenic Digital Health Cluster”
Giorgos Dimitriou, Cluster Manager, Hellenic Digital Health Cluster (HDHC)

15:00 – 15:10
“Integrated Care Solutions”
Dimitrios Katehakis, Head of the Center for E-Health Applications and Services (CeHA), ICS–FORTH

17:30 – 17:50
“Strategic Collaboration Between ELGO-DIMITRA & FORTH”
I. Vontas, Director, Institute of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
E. Stratakis, Deputy Director, Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser
A. Tsagkarakou, Research Director, ELGO-DIMITRA

Panel Discussions

11:50 am
Artificial Intelligence: The Opportunity for the Digital Leap of Businesses and Public Administration
FORTH Participant: Dimitrios Plexousakis, Professor, University of Crete – Head of the Information Systems Laboratory, ICS–FORTH

3:50 pm
Empowering Personalized Medicine through the Interconnection of Innovation Ecosystems in Europe
FORTH Participants: Apostolos Dimitriadis, Business Development & Innovation Manager, ICS–FORTH
Eirini Fountoulaki, Research Director, ICS–FORTH, Collaborating Researcher, National Network of Infrastructures for Research and Technology.

Sunday, 30 November

11:00 – 11:10
“Advanced Digital Services for Marine Environment Users”
Nikolaos Kampanis, Research Director, Marine and Coastal Research Laboratory, Institute of Applied and Computational Mathematics (IACM)

Panel Discussion

12:10 pm
Startups: The Drivers of Productive Transformation
Participant: Evangelos Sakkalis, Executive Director & Founder, Traqbeat Technologies – Research Director, ICS–FORTH

FORTH Exhibits

Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser

• Smart CO₂ sensors for food quality monitoring, early consumer warning, and reduction of food waste (Transparent and Conductive Oxides Group).

Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

• Bio-based insecticides for controlling harmful insects such as olive fruit flies and disease-carrying mosquitoes

• Innovative, low-cost, rapid Salmonella detection method using gold nanoparticles

• Portable 3D-printed device for detecting arthropod-borne pathogens, developed in collaboration with FORTH spin-off BIOPIX-T

• Precision Pharmaceutical Application Systems and Medical Robotics Utilizing Biomaterials for wound healing and regenerative medicine, with applications in central nervous system therapies

Institute of Computer Science

• Interoperable AI tools for water management and monitoring (SmartWater, OrbitalMosaic)
• Integrated Care Solutions e-health platform (CeHA) used by over 60 health organizations in Greece

• Interactive Heraklion: VR application showcasing the city’s history, culture, and everyday life

• Smart Cities Dashboard for real-time environmental monitoring
• “Stamped Fabrics / Seals” interactive system for tourism and cultural heritage promotion in Larissa

Institute of Applied and Computational Mathematics

• COASTAL CRETE: High-resolution forecasting system for waves, currents, and weather
• Digital services for marine environment users
• SMARTOURISM: Beach comfort forecasting based on environmental data

Institute for Mediterranean Studies

• Geoinformatics in cultural heritage management and archaeological research using GIS, satellite imagery, and geophysical data

Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences

• Advanced personal protection armor using high-performance technical textiles with optimized weight-to-performance ratios

Institute of Geoenergy

• Integrated hydrogen-based electricity generation systems using renewable energy
• CO₂ underground storage for carbon footprint reduction
• Role of coastal ecosystems (e.g., Posidonia seagrass meadows) in CO₂ absorption using nature-based solutions

Units

• PRAXI Network FORTH’s Technology Transfer Unit, supporting innovation and technology transfer at national and European level. Presentation of the C Nest Accelerator – Crete Entrepreneurship Incubator
• Science and Technology Park of Crete (STEP-C) a core FORTH Unit promoting research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, hosting startups, spin-offs, and innovative SMEs

Numerous companies located in the STEP-C Incubator, FORTH spin-offs, and startups also participate in the exhibition.