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Thursday, July 10, 2025

Working Meeting of OBI Members & the Innovation and Knowledge Transfer Unit of the University of Crete ‘Metis’

A Working Meeting took place between members of the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation and the Innovation Agency of OBI, along with the Innovation and Knowledge Transfer Unit of the University of Crete “Metis”, at OBI’s premises in Maroussi.

During this scientific meeting, topics discussed included the protection of Industrial Property (European and PCT applications), as well as matters of commercial exploitation of Patents, their valuation, and the connection between the academic/research community and industry, within the scope of responsibilities of the national Innovation Agency.

The activities of the National Innovation Support Unit – Innovation Agency were presented, along with the innovation performance of the academic institution.

Participants from OBI included Ms. Uioulli Papapostolou, Director of Technological Information and Head of the Innovation Agency; Mr. Aris Pittaras, Director of Applications and Grants; Ms. Sofia Florous, Head of Receiving Section of International, Community and European Filling; Ms. Emmanouela Sareli, Head of the Applications Department; and Ms. Fotini Tzavara, member in the Directorate of Applications and Grants. Representing the “Metis” Innovation Unit were Mr. Antonios Aggelakis, Ms. Sore Sadman, Ms. Sandy Agoraki, and Ms. Efrosyni Bervanaki.