The Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) participated in the Ioannina Science Festival 2026, held in Ioannina under the central theme “Origins to Futures – From Roots to the Future”. The event, held under the auspices of the University of Ioannina, the Region of Epirus and the Municipality of Ioannina, served as a meeting point for science, technology and innovation, fostering dialogue and interaction among the research community, businesses and society.
OBI was represented by Mr Anastasios Kardaris, Associate at the Directorate of Technological Information, and Ms Alexia Filippou, Associate at the Search Directorate, who took part in a discussion on the links between research, industrial property and entrepreneurship.
The discussion focused on the journey from research idea to market, highlighting the importance of protecting inventions at an early stage, making use of technological information and the role of patents as tools for business development, attracting investment and fostering partnerships.
The discussion also highlighted the conditions required for successful technology transfer, the importance of cooperation between universities, researchers and businesses, as well as OBI’s supporting role in the protection and strategic exploitation of innovation.
OBI maintains a Regional Office in Ioannina, actively contributing to the strengthening of the local research and innovation ecosystem, technology transfer and the exploitation of industrial property.
Furthermore, through its Innovation Support Unit – Innovation Agency, OBI provides services that strengthen the links between applied research and entrepreneurship, promote the development of partnerships and support the exploitation of innovative technologies.
OBI’s participation in the Ioannina Science Festival is part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the connection between scientific knowledge and industry, supporting the transition from the protection of inventions to the practical exploitation of innovation.
