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Technology & Business Profiles

of Greek SMEs & Research Organisations

Technology & Business

Profiles of Greek SMEs &

Research Organisations

as published at Enterprise Europe

Network partnering database

Athens, March 2016



Contents

AGROFOOD ................................................................................................................... 3

Natural biostimulant capable of increasing crop's yield and improving the quality of harvest .... 4

Smart reports for agricultural use and land management .................................................... 6

Soil conditioner with beneficial nitrogen fixing bacteria........................................................ 8

Ethnic gastronοmy products: traditional pasta, marmelades and vegETARIAn food ............... 10

Natural sparkling wine aromatized with bio saffron/Krokus from Kozani .............................. 11

Cold sandwiches and confectionary products for THE balkan market ................................... 12

Smart lighting to support indoor plant growing without consuming electricity....................... 14

AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORT LOGISTICS ..................................................................... 16

New integrated solution to transport telematics and fleet management ............................... 17

Production of novel eco-friendly automotive catalytic converters ........................................ 19

BIOCHEM .................................................................................................................... 21

A new diagnostic method for semen and sperm-cell populations analysis ............................ 22

A new biomarker for the diagnosis of mycobacterium tuberculosis infection ......................... 24

ENERGY ...................................................................................................................... 26

Versatile and adaptable multi sectional modular lighting device .......................................... 27

Energy efficient and environmentally friendly multi-fuel power system with CHP capability, for stand-alone applications ................................................................................................ 30

Innovative software for sustainable urban retrofitting assessments .................................... 32

ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................................... 34

A high frequency monitoring system for integrated water management .............................. 35

Physicochemical, microbiological and ecotoxicological evaluation for water, wastewater and solid waste samples ...................................................................................................... 37

Sustainable management of organic waste via tailor-made vermicomposting ....................... 39

Microalgae photo-bioreactor using sun and LED light source for stimulation and tuning in wastewater engineering ................................................................................................ 41

HEALTHCARE .............................................................................................................. 43

Greek company in cosmetics is currently looking for business partners under distributions services agreement ...................................................................................................... 44

Greek company supplying ophthalmic systems is looking for business partners .................... 46

Constant resistance spring technology for the enhancement of weight-lifting machines ......... 48

INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES ................................................ 50

Offer of monitoring system to vessels operational parameters ........................................... 51

Debt collection management software system .................................................................. 54

Offer for electronics PCB (printed circuit board) manufacturing .......................................... 56

Software Solution for Big Data analysis based on Artificial Intelligence ................................ 58

Integrated Building Information Modeling software for the design of electrical and heating systems for buildings .................................................................................................... 61

Autonomous data logging systems ................................................................................. 64

Outdoor lighting solution as Smart City enabler................................................................ 66

Social geo-tracking through SIM card, works without GPS, data-plan or Wi-Fi ...................... 68



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Picking automation solution in the area of supply chain automation (pharmaceutical and cosmetics) ................................................................................................................... 71

Smart home and energy efficiency Internet of Things platform........................................... 73

Unique connectivity platform for Internet of Things .......................................................... 75

Mobile marketing campaign platform .............................................................................. 77

MATERIALS ................................................................................................................ 79

High precision instrument for the measurement of volume ................................................ 80

MultifunCtional, multireinforced polymer panels for vehicles with crashworthy capacity ......... 82

NANO & MICRO TECHNOLOGIES ................................................................................. 84

Novel iron oxide nanomaterial for diagnosis & therapy ...................................................... 85

Portable laser device for rapid characterization and analysis of chemical elements in solid materials ..................................................................................................................... 87

Laser cleaning systems for the conservation of cultural heritage ........................................ 89

Photocatalytic material for self cleaning and de-polution ................................................... 91

High purity carbon nanotubes for a wide range of applications ........................................... 93

Intelligent process monitoring and online quality control for composites manufacturing ........ 95

SERVICES & RETAIL ................................................................................................... 97

Aloe vera barbadensis miller leaves are offered by a Greek specialised company .................. 98

Greek retailer is looking for suppliers of digital technology to grow its product portfolio ...... 100

Paints, varnishes, lacquers and general ironware are requested ....................................... 102

Aloe vera barbadensis miller plants are requested .......................................................... 104

SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION ................................................................................ 106

A Greek company, specialized in aluminum windows, doors and combined constructions is looking for distributors ................................................................................................ 107

Ecological illuminated panels suitable for advertising, stained glass and artificial windows ... 109

AGROFOOD

AGROFOOD


N A T U R A L B I O S T I M U L A N T C A P A B L E O F I N C R E A S I N G

C R O P ' S Y I E L D A N D I M P R O V I N G T H E Q U A L I T Y O F

H A R V E S T

Summary

A Greek company has developed a patented natural biostimulant which increases the crop's

yield and improves the quality of the harvest. The company is interested in establishing

commercial agency and/or distribution services agreement with companies active in the

fertilizers, soil amendments and bio-stimulants industry or in the R&D field to find partners for

potential Horizon 2020 projects.

Details

Description

A Greek company active in the field of fertilizers has produced a patented natural biostimulant,

in a condensed brown-black liquid form which is capable to increase the crop’s yield and improve

the quality of the harvest. The agrochemical product which is organic is made of a combination

of seaweed plant extracts and hydrolyzed proteins which are derived from a cold enzymetic

hydrolysis of fresh fish. Also the product is rich in nutrients , it contains amino acids of plant and

animal (fish) origin, vitamins, carbohydrates and also as natural plant growth factors (cytokins,

auxins, and gibberellins), that are necessary for the improvement of the harvest quality and the

increase of the crop yield.

Studies have proven that the application of the solution results in:

1. The enhancement of the plant growth

2. The increase of the fruits’ content in proteins, sugars and micronutrients.

3. The increase of the size, number and weight of the fruits

4. The improvement of the uniformity of the fruits in a crop

5. The improvement of fruits appearance

6. The enhancement of the fruits and the vegetables flavor

7. The elongation of the fruits, vegetables and flower shelf life (long shelf life).

8. The strengthening of the fruits and vegetables resistance during their transportation.

9. The increase of the number of cuttings in fodders

10. The enhancement of the flowers forming with vivid colours and scents in their crops.

The product is recommended for every crop either it is cultivated in green house or in the open

field; it can also be applied with soil application and foliarly. The product can also be used with

soil application and foliarly whereas it is suitable for both conventional and organic crops. It is

compatible with several fertilizers (including foliar fertilizers), insecticides as well as fungicides

and pesticides. The solution is an agrochemical product suitable for organic or conventional

crops. It is an organic biostimulant that can be adapted to any program of integrated

management. The product contains total nitrogen (Ν) 1.6 % w/w, Phosphorus (P2O5) 3.2 %

w/w and potassium (K2O) 1.4 % w/w. It is 100% water soluble and its density and pH is 1.1

g/cm3 & 4.3 respectively.

AGROFOOD


Generally it is applied at the following application rate: Soil application: 10-40 l/ha. Foliar

application: 2.5-8 l/ha. The product is offered in bottles of 1lt and 4lt. Overall the firm is in the

market since 1990 offering products which regard the professional as well as the amateur

farmers. Recently it has focused on products incorporating biotechnology with emphasis to the

role of microbes and funguses to the development and health of plants.

Advantages and Innovations

The product is an innovative organic liquid which is capable to enhance the quality and the

quantity of crop production. The product is the result of a combination of seaweed plant extracts

and hydrolyzed proteins which are derived from a cold enzymatic hydrolysis of fresh fish. This

special process ensures the maintenance of the fish’s vitamins, amino acids, enzymes, proteins,

oils and hormones. All the above nutrients in combination with the nutrients of the seaweed

plant extracts make the product a very effective biostimulant for the increase of the crop’s yield

and the improvement of the harvest's quality. Many studies have proven that the product’s

action on the quality and the quantity of the harvest is better than the action of a mineral

fertilizer such as the 20-20-20 and in addition, as opposed with a mineral fertilizer, the product

is suitable for the conventional as well as the organic crops.

Partner Sought

Further info

PRAXI Network | George PANAGOPOULOS | Tel: +30 210 3607690 | e-mail:

[email protected]

The company is currently looking for cooperation with companies, industries and/or

multinational enterprises active in the agricultural sector fertilizers, soil amendments and

bio-stimulants. They are willing to distribute and promote its products to new markets.

The company focuses on the research, development and production of formulations which

contain cultures of beneficial microorganisms or/and organic substances. Further to this

research interest, the company is willing to participate in European research projects and

cooperation activities with R&D institutions and universities. The R&D department of the

company has already submitted several research projects and has also cooperated with

Greek universities and R&D institutions for the submission and implementation of

research projects.

AGROFOOD


S M A R T R E P O R T S F O R A G R I C U L T U R A L U S E A N D

L A N D M A N A G E M E N T

Summary

A Greek company with more than ten years experience in providing consulting services in the

agro food sector has introduced new technologies in its services. The company provides

consulting services ranging from cultivation to production, packaging and exportation (agricultural & husbandry sector, food & beverage industry, crop management. The company is

looking for cooperation with companies and/or organizations/institutions to transfer its know-

how under services agreement. Ideal partners could also be business representatives or experts

in the agro food industry in order to cooperate in the development of a specific (research)

project.

Details

Description

The Greek company was founded in 2000 and has more than ten-years experience in providing

pioneering consulting services in the agro food sector. The company has introduced new

technologies in providing consulting services for land management and focuses on environmental

development, while its services are certificated to international standards.

The company offers integrated solutions to the agricultural and husbandry sector, the food &

beverage industry, the agro food industry chain enterprises and the research institutes. It has

been actively engaged with the development of agriculture and husbandry sector through its

consulting services and information on new investment programmes that are available from either

national or European funding projects. It also provides business plans – technical studies,

educational programs and feasibility studies for integrated crop management.

The main services for the integrated crop management include:

soil analysis

presentation of the most appropriate crop species for the specific land area

alternative solutions according to specific needs (proposals for commercialization, methods of

cultivation, cost for cultivation, detailed timetable for installation, continuous updating

regarding funding projects)

In the public sector it provides comprehensive services for the support of regional and local

development and the implementation of co-financed projects. It provides comprehensive technical

studies by the team of professionals (agronomists, economists, food technologists and special

education consultants and marketing consultants) that can be adapted to different regions as

well.

AGROFOOD



The company has the following advantages and innovations:

provides integrated solutions and ensures the success of the investment project. It has been

operated as project manager to many national as well as European programs and has been

entrusted by more than 50 companies and 10 agencies

provides comprehensive solutions in private and public organisations for the eco-friendly

development profile

has a network of high qualified professionals and certified instructors and many years of

experience in feasibility studies and the organization of training seminars. Their permanent

staff is composed of economists, geotechnicals (agronomists, food technologists), special

education consultants and marketing consultants

Partner Sought

Further info

PRAXI Network | Katerina MINADAKI | Tel: +30 210 3607690 | e-mail: minadaki@help-

forward.gr

The company is interested in cooperation with the following potential partners:

1. Business representatives under services agreement. The Greek company will transfer

its know-how and the other partner will be acting as a representative of the consulting

services

2. A company and/or organization that is looking for a partner with expertise in

consulting services in the agro food industry to develop a specific project or tender or

research project under services agreement

AGROFOOD


S O I L C O N D I T I O N E R W I T H B E N E F I C I A L N I T R O G E N

F I X I N G B A C T E R I A

Summary

A Greek company active in the field of fertilizers offers microbial inoculants, rich in plant

nutrients and beneficial nitrogen-fixing bacteria that increase gradually the nitrogen content of

the soil that is readily assimilated by plants. The company is interested in a commercial or

distribution agreement with firms active in the field of fertilizers, soil amendments and bio-

stimulants in order to expand to new markets. The company is also open for proposals under

Horizon 2020 program.

Details

Description

A Greek company, active in the field of fertilizers offers microbial inoculants, rich in plant

nutrients and beneficial nitrogen-fixing bacteria which increase gradually the nitrogen content of

the soil that is readily assimilated by plants.

The nitrogen-fixing bacteria included in the product benefit the plant directly via nitrogen

fixation, synthesis of phytohormones (indole-3-acetic acid, IAA) and modulation of plant’s

hormonal balance. The nitrogen-fixing bacteria are included in a liquid substrate form that

stimulates the microbial activity and contributes to the healthy growth of the root and the whole

plant. The substrate of the product contains natural plant growth factors (cytokins, auxins, and

gibberellins), vitamins (including ascorbic acid-C and Riboflavin-B2), amino acids, sugars, humic

acids and micronutrients. Because of its synthesis, the substrate of the product stimulates the

activity of the nitrogen-fixing bacteria, promotes the growth of the plants’ root and shoots

resulting in soil structure improvement.

Some of the benefits of the proposed solution are the gradual increase of the soil’s nitrogen

content which is readily available and the phosphorus uptake by plants. It can also eliminate the

use of chemical nitrogen fertilizers by replacing them at a significant extent which is

environmental friendly. Additionally the product contributes to the equable growth of the crops.

It improves the soil fertility and maintains the natural habitat of the soil, it adds organic matter

in the soil and it promotes the plant growth.

The product is recommended mainly for cereals (sorghum, millets, maize, sugarcane, and

wheat), rice, olive trees, strawberries, vineyard, mustard, cotton, potato and other vegetable

crops, ornamental plants and bushes. Also it is compatible with all fertilizers and many plant

protection products. The solution can be applied by dipping the seeds, tubers, seedlings and

cuttings, by mixing with manure, with soil application and foliarly. Generally it should be applied

prior to transplanting, sowing or after planting. Finally, it can be applied together with herbicides

at the beginning of the cultivation ensuring in the growth of healthy crops.


AGROFOOD


Certain benefits of the product are the following:

1. Increases gradually the soil’s nitrogen content which is readily available to the plants.

2. Increases the phosphorus uptake by the plants

3. Eliminates the use of chemical nitrogen fertilizers by replacing them at a significant

extent.

4. It is environmental friendly.

5. Contributes to the equable growth of the crops since the nitrogen fixing bacteria offer

nitrogen to the plants throughout all the growing season.

6. Improves the soil fertility and maintains the natural habitat of the soil, since the

microorganism function is in long duration.

7. Adds organic matter in the soil.

8. Improves the physicochemical properties of the soil.

9. Promotes the plant growth

10. Enhances the root system branching and the root elongation

11. Increases significantly the crop yield.

12. Increases highly the seed germ

Partner Sought

Further info


[email protected]

The main purpose of firm under the area of its activity is the production and marketing

of fertilizers, plant protection formulations, soil amendments and other substances,

which increase the growth and improve the health of the plants. Based on that, the

company is interested in companies, industries and/or multinational enterprises of the

agricultural sector which deal with fertilizers, soil amendments and bio-stimulants. The

company is especially interested in companies that could distribute and promote its

products to their countries’ and is also very interested in companies that could cooperate

with them for European research programmes.

The research, the development and the production of formulations containing cultures of

beneficial microorganisms or/and organic substances, which protect and nourish the

plants, are of primary importance for the company. Further to this, the firm is interested

in participating in the European research projects and in cooperating with R&D

institutions and universities. It is worth mentioning that the R&D department of the

company has already submitted several research projects and has also cooperated with

Greek universities and R&D institutions for the submission and implementation of

research projects.

AGROFOOD


E T H N I C G A S T R O N Ο M Y P R O D U C T S : T R A D I T I O N A L

P A S T A , M A R M E L A D E S A N D V E G E T A R I A N F O O D

Summary

A small food producer from central Greece offers traditional pasta, handmade marmalades,

sweets, seasonings and special products dedicated to vegetarians. The producer is interested in

offering its products to foreign companies active in the traditional or ethnic food sector under

commercial agency and/or distribution services agreement.

Details

Description

A small food industry which located in central Greece produces regional food delicacies such as

traditional pasta, handmade marmalades, sweets, seasonings and special products dedicated to

vegetarians. The company’s customers are mainly interested in special ethnic gastronomy and

traditional Greek food. The traditional pasta is made out of goat milk and offers a special tasting

experience. It is provided in 3 different varieties (chylopitaki, trachanas, chylopita long) which are

packed in bags of 500 gr and they last over 1 year. Trachanas and clylopitaki pasta are offered in

cardboard bags containing 38 pieces and clylopita long pasta are sold in cardboard bags of 28

pieces. The marmalades which are made out of local fresh fruits are short of sugar and they are

offered in glass vases of 230gr or cardboard bags of 18pieces. The company is certified under

ISO2200:2005 and it has received a special award from regional experts.


Offering unique local traditional delicacies from a specific region

All the products are handmade

The company is certified under ISO2200:2005

Partner Sought

Further info


[email protected]

The producer is interested in a commercial agency and/or distribution services agreement with

companies active in the traditional or ethnic food sector.

AGROFOOD


N A T U R A L S P A R K L I N G W I N E A R O M A T I Z E D W I T H

B I O S A F F R O N / K R O K U S F R O M K O Z A N I

Summary

A Greek start up is offering a premium natural sparkling wine aromatized with bio saffron. The

firm is interested in distribution services agreement with wholesales or supermarkets from

Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg or Austria in order to expand into new markets.

Details

Description

A startup company based in Greece which is supported by a well-known incubator is offering

natural sparkling wine aromatized with bio saffron. The wine offered has a unique blended taste

from Assyrtiko, Athiri, Malagouzia and Chardonnay wines traditionally fermented alongside with

the highest quality saffron of the world (Krokus from Kozani). Its tasting from professionals

proved it can be served as aperitif, cocktail base or with food. Its bottle is luxurious, it is painted

with white colour and it depicts the logo using serigraphy. The firm has just launched officially

this product on November 2015 and is currently present in hotels, upscale restaurants, cocktail

bars and high-class bars in Greece as well as in international fairs and media in foreign countries.

Overall it has capacity to produce 70000 bottles annually. The company is interested in an

agreement with wholesale wine distributors or supermarkets from Germany, Belgium,

Luxembourg or Austria.


The taste of the wine is very special because of the saffron/Krokus from Kozani that it

contains

The packaging of the product is sophisticated

Partner Sought

Further info


[email protected]

The startup is seeking for wholesale distributors or supermarkets from Northern countries

such as Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg or Austria.

AGROFOOD


C O L D S A N D W I C H E S A N D C O N F E C T I O N A R Y

P R O D U C T S F O R T H E B A L K A N M A R K E T

Summary

A Greek company with experience in cold sandwiches and confectionary products is looking for

joint venture with local food manufacturers in Bulgaria in order to expand its products and

services to the Balkan market. The company operates in new private modern facilities 2,500

sq.m and offers its know-how in the sandwich production and in confectionary products

(croissant) having already established a network of more than 2000 selling points in Greece.

Details

Description

The Greek company has more than 20 years of experience in producing cold sandwiches and

confectionary products (croissant) in Greece. The company produces high quality snacks, packed

sandwiches in many flavors, pastries, croissants, and a variety of bread, rolls, cakes and

traditional Greek bakery recipes. It operates in new private modern facilities of 2,500sq. m in

Heraklion, Crete, equipped with the latest technology production lines and packaging.

Its products design is ergonomic and uses energy – saving technologies to guarantee the health

and safety of the production. It has already established a network of more than 2000 selling

points in Greece and its customers range from local supermarkets to kiosks, airlines, catering,

hospitals and football grounds.

The company is currently looking to establish a new production line in the Balkan market in order

to expand its products and services.


The company has the following advantages:

Many years of experience in the domain

Constant education to the staff

Well-equipped facilities of 2,500 sq. m and with ISO certification in order to guarantee the

health and safety of the products

Wide range of customers (supermarkets, kiosks, airlines, catering, hospital, football

grounds)

AGROFOOD


Partner Sought

Further info


forward.gr

Seeking joint venture with a local food (bakery) manufacturer in Bulgaria. The ideal

partner would be a producer of bakery products in Bulgaria which is well established in its

local market but is now looking to expand to the Balkan market (including Northern

Greece).The place of the new venture can be in the already established industrial zones of

Bulgaria or somewhere else.

AGROFOOD


S M A R T L I G H T I N G T O S U P P O R T I N D O O R P L A N T

G R O W I N G W I T H O U T C O N S U M I N G E L E C T R I C I T Y

Summary

A Greek company active in the lighting industry is offering a smart technology through which

indoor plants can be illuminated by lamps suitable to support their growing. The system may

function during daytime without consuming electricity from the electricity network. The

company is interested in collaboration with other companies active in the agricultural technology

industry (for example greenhouses) under commercial agreement with technical assistance.

Details

Description

A Greek company active in the lighting industry is offering a smart technology through which

indoor plants can be illuminated by proper lamps suitable to support their growing. The solution

incorporates specially designed lamps which emits light at two specific wavelengths. The lighting

can be beneficial for the plants as it is able to enhance their health, reduce water demand by 70%

and eliminate the insectides that they require. The system may operate during daytime without

consuming electricity from the network as it uses a single cable which drives power from solar

panels into high efficiency solar lamps. The beam angle of the lamps can be 40,60,90 or 120

degrees and no inverters or batteries are involved. The solution is expandable and adjustable to

customer requirements. For instance :

Two solar panels 400watts, can drive 4 solar lamps, each lamp covers appr. 12 sq.m area

One solar panel 200watts can drive 2 solar lamps, each lamp covers appr. 12 sq.m area.

The system is completely independent from the electricity network whereas it may be used for

more than 3000 hours per year. It is easy to be installed and it can be adapted to the latitude,

longitude and sun path chart of each region. The payback period of the investment is

approximately 18-24 months depending on the requirements of each region. Finally the

technology is covered by national patents and the firm is interested in a distribution or

commercial agreement with technical assistance.


Beneficial for the plants as it is able to enhance their health

Reduce water demand by 70%

Eliminate the incectides that plants require

No cost related to electricity consumption

Environmental friendly technology

AGROFOOD


Easy installation

No major modifications needed for its installation

No need for inverters or batteries

Quick payback

No dependency on electricity network

Expandability depending on customer’s needs.

Partner Sought

Further info


[email protected]

A company which is active in the agricultural technology industry (for example

greenhouses). The company sought is expected to collaborate on the basis of a

commercial agreement with technical assistance.

AUTOMOTIVE

TRANSPORT

LOGISTICS

AUTOMOTIVE – TRANSPORT - LOGISTICS


N E W I N T E G R A T E D S O L U T I O N T O T R A N S P O R T T E L E M A T I C S A N D F L E E T M A N A G E M E N T

Summary

A Greek company provides integrated IT solution for communications and telematics. The

company's solution is addressed to private enterprises, transport companies, municipalities and

transport organisations related to the public transportation. The company is looking for

commercial agreement with technical assistance with companies in the fields of IT, integrators,

public transport organizations interested in applying to their services new automation solutions

for fleet management and transport telematics (under the provision of technical support).

Potential partners should be preferably from the eastern EU countries but not only

Details

Description

The Greek company established in 2002 provides integrated solution in IT, communications and

telematics. The company develops cutting edge technology to transport telematics and fleet

management for the public transport organisations, municipalities, ambulance fleets, private

enterprises, passengers and cargo ships and heavy-goods transportation companies.

The company offers telematics integrated solutions and fleet management solutions for

transportation and logistics, public transport, web-based telematics fleet management

application for vehicles and mobile applications. It has developed an automated logistics

solution by using personal digital assistant devices for all third party vehicle drivers. This

solution allows:

route planning and monitoring

uploading data (loading amounts, costs, shipping codes and more)

proof of delivery, problem reporting during transport, signature receipt, customer

satisfaction upon delivery

electronic invoice transmission at the completion of delivery.

It has also designed a new web-based telematics fleet management application that gives

information for fuel supply, productive operation of vehicle, supervision of fixed timetables, fuel

loss alarms and speeding. This application based on a microsoft incubation centre, provides real

time vehicle monitoring, vehicle’s trajectory and stops reports, clientele importation, sms alarm,

vehicle’s stops and trajectory projection on google maps.

Additionally the company’s fleet management application has the following add-on modules:

Fuel management, routing, temperatures management and printouts, instant access to client,

connection with navigator.

Users can upload data such as loading amounts, costs by automation of route planning and

monitoring.



The company aims on optimisation of the fleet management and transport telematics through

constant updates and the use of devices which allow automation of complex tasks, such as

route planning and monitoring.



Many years of experience in the sector

Clientele includes country's large transport operators

Provision of integrated solutions according to customer needs in competitive prices

Involvement in European projects where major industries and organizations in information

technology and telecommunication areas are involved (undertaken various projects in Greece

and in Thailand)

Quality assurance

Development of innovative joint products

The company aims to technological innovation to be competitive. It generates high value in

relation to its prices and adapts wide range of applications customized to their customers.

Partner Sought

Further info


forward.gr

The potential partners should be:

Integrators, companies in the fields of IT and telematics

Public transport organizations

The company is looking for commercial cooperation with technical assistance. The

potential partners should be interested in applying the solution, with proper customization

in order to cover the needs of the end user. Ideal partners should be from the eastern EU

countries as initially identified by the Greek company but all countries are welcome.



P R O D U C T I O N O F N O V E L E C O - F R I E N D L Y

A U T O M O T I V E C A T A L Y T I C C O N V E R T E R S

Summary

A Greek company develops novel eco-friendly nano-structured automotive catalysts utilizing

transition metal nanoparticles that can partially or completely replace the platinum group

metals. The company manufactures novel eco-friendly catalysts for the new direct fit

aftermarket and is currently looking for commercial agreement with technical assistance and/or

joint venture agreement with companies that want to develop new products and

universities/research institutes for a specific project or tender.

Details

Description

The Greek based SME was established in 2000 and has more than ten-year experience in

gathering and pre-processing of spent catalytic converters. The company manufactures autocats

for the new direct aftermarket and imports and trades automotive exhaust systems.

The new direct-fit autocats are for all vehicle makes and models for aftermarket. The direct-fit

catalytic converters use either ceramic honeycomb or high flow metallic substrate and have 2

years warranty and EU homologation. The company replaces partially precious metals (Pt, Pd,

Rh) by transition metals nanoparticles in autocats washcoat and makes research in the

development of ceramic monoliths utilizing catalysts in their structure.

The Greek company acquired a de-canning facility with capability of treating 40.000 converters

per year and possesses a cost-effective logistics network with an optimized collection.



Proven involvement in EU funded Projects (NextGenCat, Eco_Innovation 2013, CRM_Innonet

network)

Development of novel eco-friendly nano-structured automotive catalysts utilizing transition

metal nanoparticles (Cu, Ni, Co, Zn, Fe etc) that can partially or completely replace the

platinum group metals

Ageing studies of catalytic converters

Small scale and cost effective recycling facilities for precious metals (Pt, Pd, Rh) specialized

solely for automotive catalysts

Novel low cost catalytic converters including minimum quantity of platinum group metals



Partner Sought

Further info


forward.gr


companies that want to develop new products and are looking for technical assistance

Universities, research institutes, investment groups that are looking for a partner with

expertise in the development of novel automotive catalysts for a specific project or

tender or research project

BIOCHEM

BIOCHEM


A N E W D I A G N O S T I C M E T H O D F O R S E M E N A N D

S P E R M - C E L L P O P U L A T I O N S A N A L Y S I S

Summary

A Greek company has developed a diagnostic method for the analysis of semen and sperm-cell

populations for the investigation of etiological agents of infertility, early pregnancy failure and

recurrent miscarriages due to sperm-originating pathogens. The company seeks collaboration

with sperm banks, fertility clinics or health companies for services agreement.

Pharmaceutical/health companies interested in the commercial exploitation of the offered

technique under license agreement or commercial agreement with technical assistance are also

sought.

Details

Description

Intracellular infections and the presence of pathogenic microorganisms inside spermatozoa

account for early and recurrent miscarriages, male-factor infertility and early pregnancy failure.

Conventional cultures cannot adequately detect chlamydia or viruses, while other available

methods can neither localize the microorganisms inside the cells nor determine the type of

infected cell. A Greek medical company has developed a highly accurate diagnostic test for the

analysis of semen and sperm-cell populations by immunofluorescence and flow cytometry

techniques that can distinguish and accurately detect intracellular infections within the

spermatozoa of the male partner.

The medical company has been using the new diagnostic test routinely when investigating

infectious-factor-related infertility in parallel with sperm and vaginal fluid cultures. This approach

has impressive results regarding the determination of male-originating couple infertility,

accounting for more successful natural conception or in vitro fertilization (IVF) results.

The test allows easy and safe sample storage as well as national and international transport so

that it is suitable for mail-order testing. It produces results rather quickly as it has a laboratory

turnaround time of only a few hours and it is also quite inexpensive when compared to other

methods. The test can be applied in cases with a clinical history of early pregnancy failure,

biochemical pregnancy, recurrent miscarriages due to sperm-originating pathogens,

oligospermia, asthenospermia or teratospermia, unsuccessful IVF attempts and sub-fertility. It

can also be used for the prevention of congenital infections and their repercussions due to

vertical transmission of pathogens from sperm to fetus.

Since the test can be performed on samples stored and shipped from all around the world the

company can provide fast and accurate diagnostic services to companies allocated anywhere in

the world.


The test has numerous innovations and advantages of over all existing commercially available

diagnostic methods:

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it is the only test that combines the extra or intracellular localization of infection and the

correlation between pathogens and infected cell-types in a low-cost, fast and practical

diagnostic method.

it is highly specific and analytic as it is the only existing commercially available diagnostic

method which allows pathogen identification, determination of type of the infected cells and

intracellular localization of pathogens.

the high sensitivity and specificity of the method is ensured through the use of negative

controls and high affinity monoclonal antibodies, large number of events per sample and

retrospective retesting of samples.

it allows easy and safe sample storage and transport both nationally or internationally and

can be used for mail-order testing.

it is very fast as it has a laboratory turnaround time of only a few hours and very

inexpensive compared to other methods such as PCR-based tests, comparable only to the

cheapest of the traditional methods of microorganism detection.

Partner Sought

Further info

PRAXI Network | Maria MAKRIDAKI | Tel: +30 2810 391966 | e-mail: makridaki@help-

forward.gr

The SME is interested in collaborating with sperm banks and fertility clinics for providing

diagnostic services to them. The Greek SME can provide fast and accurate results on

samples shipped to them nationaly and internationaly. The company is also interested in

finding health related partners (e.g. pharmaceutical companies) interested to collaborate

on the commercial exploitation of this novel diagnostic method for signing commercial

agreement with technical assistance or license agreement

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A N E W B I O M A R K E R F O R T H E D I A G N O S I S O F

M Y C O B A C T E R I U M T U B E R C U L O S I S I N F E C T I O N

Summary

A Greek company has developed a flow cytometry method for the fast and accurate diagnosis of

mycobacterium tuberculosis (Μtb) infection in humans or animals. The test can be performed on

fixed samples that can be stored at 4ο C for an extensive period of time, a feature that makes

international shipping feasible. The company is seeking for technical cooperation agreement

with laboratories, health clinics and/or hospitals for the conduction of large scale clinical trials

on humans and animals.

Details

Description

The diagnostic methods currently used for tuberculosis (Μtb) are lacking the requisite sensitivity

to rule out disease with a high degree of accuracy, whereas conventional microbiology tests (i.e.

the direct smear and culture test) lack sensitivity for the diagnosis of Mtb. Although nucleic acid

amplification tests provide a reliable way of increasing the specificity of diagnosis (ruling in

disease), their sensitivity for ruling out disease is too low. Therefore, they cannot be used

reliably, especially in cases where clinical diagnosis is questionable or when clinical intervention

is of high priority. Due to the disadvantages of the current diagnostics, a therapeutic trial for Mtb

is currently being used as a diagnostic criterion in clinical practice, especially in critically ill

patients, which has resulted in unnecessary and lengthy treatments with increased costs and

serious side effects that could even be life threatening. Furthermore, in animals and especially in

cattle, late diagnosis of Mtb causes significant economical losses.

The Greek medical company has managed to develop a method for successfully diagnosing

patients infected with Μtb. The method, covered by a patent, is capable of detecting a certain

protein in the host cells of patients infected with Mtb thus enabling its accurate diagnosis. In

order to test the efficiency of this new technique, the company is currently interested to conduct

clinical trials in humans and animals.


The technique provides a direct, sensitive and highly accurate method for Mtb detection.

Compared to the already available techniques, it can be applied to any accrued biological fluid

or tissue, it is less time consuming and more cost effective. The main advantage of the

technique is that it can be applied on fixed samples allowing for easy international shipping of

the samples to the laboratories performing the test.

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Partner Sought

Further info

PRAXI Network | Maria MAKRIDAKI | Tel: +30 2810 391966 | e-mail: makridaki@help-

forward.gr

The Greek company is looking for laboratories, health companies and hospitals for the

conduction of clinical trails on the diagnosis of mycobacterium tuberculosis (Μtb) infection

in humans or animals. The collaboration sought is technical cooperation agreement. The

company is especially interested for collaboration with partners that could provide large

numbers of blood samples that could be used for the evaluation of their technique.

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ENERGY


V E R S A T I L E A N D A D A P T A B L E M U L T I S E C T I O N A L

M O D U L A R L I G H T I N G D E V I C E

Summary

A Greek company operating in the field of innovative lighting solutions has developed a modular

lighting unit which can be used in new installations or in retrofitting existing lighting systems

using various technologies for light production such as LED, OLED, laser etc. The unit is modular

and adaptable, energy-efficient and versatile in its installation and applications. The company

seeks business partners for the exploitation of the technology and research partners to further

develop it under licensing and/or joint venture agreement.

Details

Description

The adoption of energy-efficient solutions is a key priority for the EU. In the field of lighting, for

instance solutions like LED chips are fast replacing the conventional incandescent light bulbs.

Nevertheless there is a wide variety of solutions currently available on the market and in use

many of which are not standardised and many of which require specific replacement units.

A Greek company has developed a lightning unit which is energy-efficient, modular in its

installation and versatile in its application. The company specializes in research, development,

control, management and construction of innovative LED technology lamps and fully integrated

lighting systems.

The company’s products are based on one patent and 28 industrial designs. The company is ISO

9001/2008 compliant and its products are CE certified. The developed lightning unit has the

following subcomponents:

a lighting module of at least one array of LED chips, in either a COB (Chip On Board) or in a

longitudinal strip configuration, and with the appropriate lenses that focus and direct or

disperse the produced light;

a heat sink and fan cooling unit in an appropriate configuration to match existing lighting

units;

an automatically regulated power supply control circuit providing power to the LEDs and fan

cooling unit. The control circuit receives signals by a pair of temperature sensors which

initiate operation of the cooling unit or cut power supply and shut off the LED chip assembly

when necessary;

an appropriate and modular connector to the power supply

The modular lighting unit can match a variety of retrofitting requirements covering almost all

existing lighting units, through a variety of alternative supporting bases. The device is easily

serviceable, repairable and upgradeable and can at any time be adapted to a broad range of

applications and usages.

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The developed lighting unit boasts a number of key advantages and innovation compared to

conventional lighting systems. Specifically:

The unit overcomes the disadvantages and drawbacks of current lighting solutions by

providing a modular device which can be adapted for retrofitting existing units and at the

same time capable of utilising advanced lighting solutions such as LEDs, OLEDs, etc

The developed unit performs with enhanced luminosity, whilst consuming minimal amount of

energy. It is therefore environmentally friendly and a low cost solution in both infrastructure

and in operation.

The unit can be used to retrofit existing lighting systems without necessitating new

certifications, since it has been tested and has been found compliant with all European and

International Standards and Norms.

The unit eliminates the need of additional light-directional components such as reflectors

and specialized glass lenses, since it employs compact lighting modules and the appropriate

lens assemblies reducing the overall weight of the device.

By incorporating an automatic control circuit and the appropriate temperature sensors the

lighting unit is protected from overheating or critical damage. The automatic control circuit

also provides a soft starting mode for the cooling unit eliminating any undesirable light-

flickering effects.

The connector module is easily adapted to connect to standardised or non-standardised

sockets of existing lighting units.

The unit allows for easily changing the direction of light reaching alternative targets

whenever such need arises.

The unit is compatible with all smart lighting systems, both residential and commercial

providing remote controlling capabilities.

The developed unit through the combination of a variety of accessories directed luminous

performance and overall light quality can provide an unlimited variety of lighting solutions in

lighting architecture and design.

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Partner Sought

Further info

PRAXI Network | George TZAMTZIS | Tel: +30 210 3607690 | e-mail: [email protected]

Companies of all sizes that produce lighting devices or lighting applications with a

special focus on low power consumption. Partnering companies are expected to

undertake the manufacturing and exploitation the technology under a license

agreement (or manufacturing / joint venture / commercial agreement) in various

geographical and application areas.

RTOs and Private Corporations that deal with Cooling Electronic Components,

Industrial Planning, Quality and Conformity to Directives and Standards. Partners are

expected to cooperate with the company and contribute towards the further

development of the product or its inclusion in pilot and demonstration schemes.

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E N E R G Y E F F I C I E N T A N D E N V I R O N M E N T A L L Y

F R I E N D L Y M U L T I - F U E L P O W E R S Y S T E M W I T H C H P

C A P A B I L I T Y , F O R S T A N D - A L O N E A P P L I C A T I O N S

Summary

A Greek company active in the power generation sector has developed a highly innovative and

efficient solution for micro heat and power generation (CHP), using hydrogen and proton

exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells. An important novelty of the system is its ability to use

alternative fuels like propane/LPG, natural gas or biogas. The company is seeking partnering

enterprises in the field of energy production who will undertake the commercialisation of the

product through a financial, manufacturing or joint-venture agreement.

Details

Description

The Greek company develops and markets hydrogen production systems, primarily from

renewable sources, either for industrial use or integrated with fuel cells for Combined Heat and

Power (CHP) production.

The offered technology is an innovative heat and power production unit based on hydrogen and

fuel cell technology, developed by the company. The product is multi-fuel, i.e. it can operate

with three gaseous fuels, such as natural gas, propane/ liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and

biogas. The technology is designed for dual operation, to function either as a stand-alone power

system delivering up to 5 kW of electrical power or as a CHP system delivering additionally up to

7 kW as thermal energy. The system can be used either for stationary applications (e.g.

telecommunication stations, households and other building) or for mobile applications (boats and

trucks for auxiliary power). The system uses a low-temperature proton exchange membrane fuel

cell.

The company's goal is the commercialization of the system during the next 2-3 years. Currently,

the system is in a pre-commercial stage and can be considered as advanced prototype

demonstrative unit. Such units have been installed and are in operation in various parts of the

world.


A Greek company has developed a highly innovative and efficient solution for micro heat and

power generation, using hydrogen and PEM fuel cells. The product is based on new and novel

processes and technologies which have been developed in recent years by the company and

have not been commercialized yet. An important novelty of the system is its ability to use

alternative fuels like propane/ liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas or biogas.

The product targets decentralized power production, where numerous applications have been

identified. The sectors that are mainly focused on are the followings: telecommunications,

transportation (trucks and RVs), marine (boats and yachts), households, hospitals, etc.

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Main advantages of the system over the products which currently dominate the market, i.e.

internal and external combustion engines (ICE and ECE), include:

higher electrical and overall efficiency (35% and 85% respectively, versus less than 20% and

70%)

significantly lower maintenance costs

dramatically reduced emissions (no SOx , very low NOx, much lower CO2)

very low noise level

Currently, the market of remote or back-up power generation is served by diesel or gasoline

generators which rely on mature and relatively low cost technology. However, current gen-sets

offer about half of the electrical efficiency of the developed system and possess important

drawbacks such as: high maintenance cost, large amounts of pollutants emissions, vibration and

noise. Operational cost of the developed system (with LPG as feeding fuel) is more than 2 times

lower than that of a conventional diesel generator, while the latter emits three times more CO2,

170 times more NOx and hydrocarbons. Furthermore, while diesel generators emit large

quantities of SOx and particulates (0.17 and 0.4 g/kWh, respectively), the proposed technology

does not emit any measurable quantities of these pollutants.

Partner Sought

Further info

PRAXI Network | George TZAMTZIS | Tel: +30 210 3607690 | e-mail: tzamtzis@help-

forward.gr

Financial agreement: A company in the field of energy production who is interested in

investing in the commercialization of the technology.

Joint venture agreement: A partner in the field of energy production who is interested in

investing in the commercialization plan and help with his expertise to launch and market

the product. Expertise sought in product launching, commercializing, and marketing

sectors.

Manufacturing agreement: A partner in the field of energy production who is interested in

investing in the commercialization of the technology and with expertise in manufacturing

processes so as to be able to implement the product's manufacturing process.

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I N N O V A T I V E S O F T W A R E F O R S U S T A I N A B L E U R B A N

R E T R O F I T T I N G A S S E S S M E N T S

Summary

A Greek company specializing in civil engineering and energy efficiency solutions has developed

a software system for the integrated assessment of large-scale retrofitting measures concerning

the urban building stock. The company seeks collaboration with companies for the

commercialization of the software, and research institutions for further development and

expansion of the solution.

Details

Description

Α Greek company has developed a software solution for the integrated assessment of large-scale

retrofitting measures concerning the urban building stock. At the current stage of development

the tool has the capacity to determine retrofitting measures in entire cities, districts or even in a

building-unit scale. The tool has already been applied on two Greek Municipalities, regarding the

assessment and design of the most feasible retrofitting measures in terms of environmental,

energy and economic aspects, as well as on numerous public, commercial and private buildings.

The company is currently seeking collaborators, potential clients and stakeholders so as to

develop this tool into fully atomized, stand-alone software that will be launched in the next

couple of years. The aim is to release software that will offer, for the first time, several

technologies (dynamic energy simulation tool, GIS, Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and economic

feasibility study as well as advanced building stock analysis) under a unified framework, in order

to better assess retrofitting measures for the urban building stock.


The solution boasts a number of advantages and innovations over currently available solutions:

The assessments’ results are secure, concrete and readily monitored.

The software can support energy policy design.

There is no need to engage numerous consultants and use several software tools for each

possible retrofitting scenario, thus money and time are saved for the user

Limitations arising from dispersed assessment technologies can be mitigated.

Easy to use tool.

Holistic assessment taking into account all building related aspects (climatic conditions,

building system, shading from external factors, typological features of the building, thermal

comfort, latest energy efficiency building technologies, integration of RES).

The results can be instantly monitored through graphical mapping.

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Partner Sought

Further info

PRAXI Network | George TZAMTZIS | Tel: +30 210 3607690 | e-mail: tzamtzis@help-

forward.gr

The SME is seeking:

Companies that are interested in purchasing or investing in the software solution.

Potential interested parties can be construction firms or technical consulting firms

specializing in energy-conservation retrofitting. Future alliances and licensing

partners throughout Europe and abroad are also welcome.

Companies who would like to support the development of this software. Of special

interest is the possibility of a joint venture agreement with a software development

company with key expertise in GIS modeling.

Research institutions and researchers for the further development of the project on

specific topics such as LCA process and methodology, building classification strategies

and related national EU policies.

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A H I G H F R E Q U E N C Y M O N I T O R I N G S Y S T E M F O R

I N T E G R A T E D W A T E R M A N A G E M E N T

Summary

A Greek Technical University has developed an innovative, integrated data collection and in situ

processing system with adaptive/high frequency sampling capabilities for river monitoring. The

system is based on a system of high quality sensors connected through a wireless network

allowing in situ data processing and modeling of integrated river monitoring. Technical

cooperation agreement with European municipalities and regional authorities (where rivers

exists in their territories) are sought in order to test and apply the system.

Details

Description

The hydrological and geochemical processes that take place in the Mediterranean region occur

at varying special and temporal scales. Temporary river hydrographs are flashy and exhibit

characteristic response times ranging from a few minutes to hours during storm and flash

events. When high rainfall intensities fall upon crusted soils after long periods of time without

precipitation, first flash flood occur which transfer large amounts of sediments and pollutants.

The transfer of these materials are short, it takes place under adverse weather conditions and

doesn’t allow the measurement, control and mitigation of such phenomena.

The Greek Technical University has developed an innovative, integrated data collection and in

situ processing system with adaptive/high frequency sampling capabilities for integrated river

monitoring.

The system is based on three sub sections:

a) The system of sensors which include optical (non intrusive) sensors for quality analysis,

chemical and sediment content as well as river flow velocity. The velocity is measured by

a camera and the sediment flow by an innovative sediment trap. The sensors are

connected through a wireless network, and of video processing subsystem (camera).

b) In-situ data processing software: The system is able to process data in situ maintaining

high levels of energy autonomy and efficiency.

c) Modeling: Using high accuracy models along with the field measurements, the system is

able to predict and visualize the flow of sediments in rivers.


The innovative aspect of the system is the design of integrated autonomous mechanism

(adaptive/high frequency based) which incorporates innovative new generation sensors (optical-

non intrusive sensors) for monitoring hydrological parameters along with the capability of in-situ

processing of collected data and therefore allowing real time monitoring of rivers. The

deployment of optical sensors allows for accurate estimation of river flow velocity and moreover

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the calculation of river discharge and the concentration of suspended solids that is not possible

with the current methods.

Partner Sought

Further info

PRAXI Network | Panagiotis IGNATIADIS | Tel: +30 2810 391954 | e-mail: ignatiadis@help-

forward.gr

The Greek Technical University is looking for technical cooperation agreements with

European municipalities and regional authorities (where rivers exist in their territories) in

order to test and apply the system.

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P H Y S I C O C H E M I C A L , M I C R O B I O L O G I C A L A N D

E C O T O X I C O L O G I C A L E V A L U A T I O N F O R W A T E R ,

W A S T E W A T E R A N D S O L I D W A S T E S A M P L E S

Summary

Greek University offers expertise in multifaceted evaluation of water and waste samples.

Examination of water and wastewater samples as well as leachates deriving from solid waste

samples is offered. All analyses are performed in an ISO-accredited environment, they are high

throughput and statistical evaluation of results is also included. The University is looking for

research and technical cooperation, joint venture or financial agreement with companies,

universities, industrial and manufacturing units and authorities that produce novel commodities

that are released in the environment. Research and technical cooperation with academic and

research institutes concerning environmental protection and remediation technologies is also

sought, as well as authorities and legislation bodies involved in setting and progressing

water/wastewater guidelines.

Details

Description

Nowadays, water pollution is globally on the rise despite focal improvements in some regions.

Established problems like microbial contamination of potable waters or enhancement of

eutrophication are further exacerbated due to increasing wastewater effluents associated with

an increasing population over the next three decades, continuation of untreated discharge in

rivers, lakes, and coastal areas in developing countries and reallocation of industries from high-

income countries to emerging-market economies. At the same time, potable water is markedly

decreased making reclamation and reuse of wastewater a necessity. Quality of water and

wastewater samples may be quantified via different kinds of analyses: physicochemical

analyses which determine various physical properties of the water sample including color and

odor, electrical conductivity, pH, temperature, total suspended solids, and others; chemical

analyses which detect and quantify a number of possible pollutants found in the water sample

via analytical techniques; microbiological analyses which define and quantify groups of micro-

organisms, characteristic of existence of hazard for public health; and finally, ecotoxicological

analyses utilizing standardized protocols on living organisms of various trophic levels. These

analyses observe and quantify the toxicity on the examined species, which is related to the

pollution burden of the water sample.

The University has long tradition in offering full repertoire of physicochemical analyses for water

and wastewater (TOC, turbidity, conductivity, COD, BOD), microbiological analyses for water,

wastewater and solid samples (E.coli and total coliforms) and ecotoxicological analyses via

invertebrates, algae, plants and bacteria (fresh and saltwater) and/or via terrestrial plants

germination analysis. These tests may also be run on leachates of solid waste samples if

necessary. Statistical evaluation of results (when a number of experimental groups are

involved) is also included.

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Accredited laboratory for "Qualitative control of water, liquid and solid waste", (ISO

9001:2008, DE-506944 QM08)

Academic-based environment and highly educated personnel

Wide collaboration and dissemination network, especially through the university-based

"Innovation and Entrepreneurship Unit"

Competitive prices for commercial endeavors

Previous extensive participation in international, national and private sector-funded projects

of research/innovation and/or pilot/demonstration nature.

Partner Sought

Further info

PRAXI Network | Angeliki-Eleni Vrochidou | Tel: +30 2810 391963 | e-mail: vrochidou@help-

forward.gr

The University is interested in expertise found in:

academic/research institutes, SMEs, industrial units involved in environmental

protection and remediation technologies

SMEs, industrial, entrepreneurial and manufacturing units producing novel

commodities that are (also) released in the environment

authorities/legislation bodies and groups, NGOs involved in setting and progressing

water/wastewater guidelines

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S U S T A I N A B L E M A N A G E M E N T O F O R G A N I C W A S T E

V I A T A I L O R - M A D E V E R M I C O M P O S T I N G

Summary

Greek University offers both expertise in sustainable management of organic waste via

environmentally-friendly ways, and a product that may act as a solid or liquid high quality

organic fertilizer, a plant growth booster or a biological control agent. This product has

fertilizing abilities and plant-growth promoting capacities. The University is looking for research

and technical cooperation, joint venture or financial agreements with companies, universities,

industries and authorities that produce novel commodities and solutions for agriculture.

Research and technical cooperation with academic and research institutes concerning

environmental protection and remediation technologies is also sought. The University will be an

ideal partner on funding proposals regarding industrial symbiosis, novel and non-chemical

solutions for agriculture, cost-effective waste management and climate change mitigation

strategies.

Details

Description

Nowadays, modern way of living has lead to increased amounts of waste produced. As a general

rule, increase in GDP leads to environmental deterioration up to a certain economic point, not

always predefined. Therefore, it is vital that the decoupling between economic growth and

waste generation is efficiently achieved early in the economic growth curve. Increases in the

amount and the hazardous profile of waste are to blame for a number of environmental

degradation cases. The problem becomes more prominent when focusing on non-household

deriving waste (side-products from municipal, industrial, manufacturing and other facilities)

since these streams are usually full of harmful, toxic, and non readily-biodegradable materials.

But even non-toxic biodegradable residues, such as these resulting from plant/crop

management, they often end in land fields.

The University offers vermicomposting as cost-effective, environmental friendly stabilization

solutions for this kind of waste including agrosector and agroprocessing waste, farming animals'

waste and sludge-deriving waste. By doing so, the unwanted waste is stabilized and it is no

longer a nuisance and a financial liability for the waste generator. A number of already applied

projects under contract verify the ability of vermicomposting to effectively stabilize and neuter a

large variety of organic-based wastes. Furthermore, depending on the initial substrates used,

the stabilized product created by the laboratory may act as a solid or liquid high quality organic

fertilizer, a plant growth booster (after modifications) or a biological control agent (after

modifications). The "classic" product already produced in the laboratory scores high in fertilizing

abilities and in plant-growth promoting capacities and it is readily available for agricultural

endeavours and large scale experiments. Finally, the University is currently engaged in basic

and applied research regarding improvements of targeted characteristics of the stabilized

products, which will ultimately be tailor-made.

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Cost effective and environmentally friendly management of biodegradable waste

Capability of tackling high variety of substrates

Ability of production at medium and large scale

Product appropriate for organic farming requisites

Academic-based environment and highly educated personnel

Wide collaboration and dissemination network, especially through the university-based

"Innovation and Entrepreneurship Unit"

Competitive prices for commercial endeavors

Previous extensive participation in international, national and private sector-funded projects

of research/innovation and/or pilot/demonstration nature

Innovation potential:

Product available in both conventional (solid) and liquid form

Product can be fully characterized for microbiological and pollutant profile

Product may act as a plant growth enhancer agent

Partner Sought

Further info

PRAXI Network | Angeliki-Eleni Vrochidou | Tel: +30 2810 391963 | e-mail: vrochidou@help-

forward.gr

Academic/research institutes, SMEs, industrial units involved in environmental

protection and remediation technologies

SMEs, industrial, entrepreneurial and manufacturing units producing novel

commodities and solutions for agriculture

Authorities/legislation bodies and groups, NGOs involved in setting and progressing

Good Agricultural Practices or Organic Farming guidelines

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M I C R O A L G A E P H O T O - B I O R E A C T O R U S I N G S U N A N D

L E D L I G H T S O U R C E F O R S T I M U L A T I O N A N D

T U N I N G I N W A S T E W A T E R E N G I N E E R I N G

Summary

A Greek company dealing with LED lighting products and installations has developed a

photobioreactor for the acceleration of the reaction/growth rate of activated sludge, multiplying

the standard efficiency of common devices. The company is looking for joint venture, license or

manufacturing agreement, as well as research or technical cooperation agreement with

companies dealing with waste water treatment (industrial and municipal), industries and

municipalities in need of installing or upgrading a water treatment system/plant, algae

production companies, biofuel production companies, companies dealing with sustainable

energy sources/production.

Details

Description

A Greek company dealing with LED lighting products and installations has developed a bio

photoreactor for the acceleration of the reaction/growth rate of activated sludge, multiplying the

standard efficiency of common devices. Photobioreactors make use of light to cultivate

microorganisms (algae) producing biomass. They are used in systems for sustainable energy

production and wastewater treatment. In activated sludge reactors, a mixture of microorganisms

are used to convert soluble organic and inorganic pollutants into energy and insoluble bio mass,

which can easily be separated. The mixture of those microorganisms, in the reactors, is like a

"black" box. Until now, after the installation of the system, only few things can be done to

change the balance of the microorganisms. The demand of microorganisms for oxygen is

covered by the aerization of the wastewater reactor.

The photobioreactor developed by the Greek company is an innovative device which uses

artificial (LED) or sun light and temperature so as to stimulate the microalgae production in

wastewater engineering and increase the total procedure output. It can optimize the selection of

microorganisms in the reactor by regulating temperature and light. The use of LED light has

shown a significant impact in nitrification - gentrification process in the content of bioreactors, as

it increases nitrogen removal and low content of nitrates in the sewage. The heat from the sun

can increase the temperature of the reactors content: an increase of 10o C in temperature, can

double the reactors kinetics. The increase of the microalgae in the culture produces oxygen as a

byproduct, which is ready to be use and in a large diffused - effective ratio by other aerobic

microorganisms. The design of the reactor is focused on simplicity, energy saving and has

corrosive resistance chararacteristics. An extra advantage is that it can be added in an already

existing reactor optimizing the output of the existing facilities without the need of: a) additional

space, b) big constructions projects or new tanks, c) dead functional time of the facilities or long

lasting, start up problems. The device can be delivered in a ready for installation form.

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Current and Potential Domain of Application

Optimize microorganisms' cultivation for maximum efficiency in wastewater plants. Especially in

"special" applications such as treatment of wastewaters deriving from biogas production

facilities, where the nitrification - gentrification is the decisive area of treatment.


The device uses light and temperature as two separate parameters for the tuning of the

microorganism cultivation for optimized function in wastewater facilities.

It uses both sun light and LED light for microalgae. In this way, the total energy demand of

the device is minimum and its design gives flexibility in use.

It uses sun light heat to increase wastewaters' temperature. That is the second parameter,

which increases the overall yield in parallel with the use of light.

Energy saving function with the potentiality to regulate the conditions of light, heat and time

in order to tune the process.

Simple, with minimum moving parts.

Corrosive resistant structure.

It can increase the capacity of the facilities without the need of large additional space,

without big construction projects, without dead time in the operation of the plant. In a

compact device set ready for installation.

It can probably handle special wastewater, like those that derives from biogas production

tanks with manure digestion.

Partner Sought

Further info

PRAXI Network | Vagia Piteli | Tel: +30 2310 552791 | e-mail: [email protected]

The company is interested in joint venture, license or manufacturing agreement. It is also

interested in research or technical cooperation agreement. Possible partners would be

mainly companies dealing with waste water treatment (industrial and municipal)

interested. Other possible partners would be municipalities and industries (food,

chemicals, pharmaceuticals, etc) in need of installing or upgrading a water treatment

system/plant, algae production companies, biofuel production companies, companies

dealing with sustainable energy sources/production.

HEALTHCARE

HEALTHCARE


G R E E K C O M P A N Y I N C O S M E T I C S I S C U R R E N T L Y L O O K I N G F O R B U S I N E S S P A R T N E R S U N D E R

D I S T R I B U T I O N S S E R V I C E S A G R E E M E N T

Summary

A Greek company based in Athens with almost 20 years of experience, has to do with the

production and sales of cosmetics and production of cosmetics under private label. Their

partners are commercial companies, chains of supermarkets, beauty salons and wholesale

traders. The company is now looking to expand its products to new markets under distributions

services agreements with wholesale trading companies, commercial companies and distributors.

Details

Description

The Greek cosmetics’ industry manufactures and produces cosmetics for professional and

personal use. It has a wide range of cosmetics, including face and body skin care, hair products

(hair dyes, oxycream, styling gels, hair masks, professional shampoos) shower gels cream

soaps, body lotion, perfumes, nail products and natural products based in olive oil. The

company established in 1997, has many years of experience in the sector, having established a

well-known brand. Their laboratory follows the principles and ethics of the environmental

protection and the company manufactures certified cosmetics.

The company’s client range includes wholesalers, trading companies, chains of supermarkets,

beauty salons. Some of their clients enjoy the company’s products under private label. The

company is willing to establish its already well-known brand and expand its high quality

products in countries abroad.


The company has the following advantages:

Well-known brand

Wide range of products

High quality of products as the production takes place in their own laboratory

Competitive prices

HEALTHCARE


Partner Sought

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The company is now looking for cooperation with wholesalers, distributors and/or other

companies willing to expand their products’ range under distribution services agreement.

The potential partners should ideally be from Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Servia, Poland,

Lithuania, Turkey, USA but other countries are also welcome.

HEALTHCARE


G R E E K C O M P A N Y S U P P L Y I N G O P H T H A L M I C

S Y S T E M S I S L O O K I N G F O R B U S I N E S S P A R T N E R S

Summary

A Greek company supplies ophthalmological systems to cover all the needs of ophthalmic

examination rooms. The company seeks commercial services agreement and/or distribution

services agreement with companies manufacturing and supplying innovative ophthalmological

systems. It is willing to expand its range of products by finding business partners who want to

distribute their products in new markets.

Details

Description

The Greek company was established in 2013 and is specialized in ophthalmic systems to cover

all the needs of ophthalmic examination rooms. The company has a diverse product portfolio and

markets advanced technology products. Its services include:

Supply of ophthalmic systems(laser systems, ophthalmic work stations, ophthalmic surgical

equipment etc)

Supply of ophthalmic surgical equipment to hospitals and other treatment centres

Trade of used ophthalmic equipment

Advisory services on new medical equipment

Support services to ophthalmological systems

The company is managed by experienced and highly educated team who aim to grow and

expand their business. They have developed extensive links all over Greece and in many Balkan

states and wants to expand its range of products.



Supported by experienced and highly educated team

Involvement in medical communities

Developed links with some major private clinics

Partnerships all over Greece and in many Balkan states including Cyprus

HEALTHCARE


Partner Sought

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Companies currently manufacturing ophthalmic systems

Companies supplying ophthalmological systems to hospitals and other treatment

centers

HEALTHCARE


C O N S T A N T R E S I S T A N C E S P R I N G T E C H N O L O G Y F O R

T H E E N H A N C E M E N T O F W E I G H T - L I F T I N G

M A C H I N E S

Summary

A Greek company, active in the field of scientific instruments, has developed a technology which

can be used for the production of more efficient and inexpensive weight lifting exercise

machines. The company is interested in establishing partnership with enterprises producing

sports equipment under commercial agreement with technical assistance. Cooperation with

Universities and R&D institutions under research cooperation agreement would also be

welcome.

Details

Description

A Greek company active in the field of scientific instruments has developed a technology which

can be used for the production of more efficient and inexpensive weight lifting exercise

machines. In general, the training machines incorporating elastic bands or springs generate

force which changes during the execution of exercises proportionally to the elongation of these

springs or elastic bands. This phenomenon occurs due to the Hooke's law according to which the

force needed to extend or compress a spring by some distance is proportional to that distance.

Usually the constant resistance used in the most muscular empowerment exercise machines can

only be achieved using weight lifting machines. However weights may cause several difficulties

as they occupy a lot of space and they are transported difficulty because they are heavy and

bulky.

The main advantage of the technology offered is that it may provide constant resistance using

springs for the execution of muscular empowerment exercises and achieve better results. The

resistance can be easily adjusted so as to have the same impact with stacks which weight

between 1kg and 200kg. The technology provided may be either used for the construction of a

standalone machine or as part of a bigger assembly with a very low cost. The machine can be

fixed, to the floor, the ceiling or other positions depending on the needs of the athlete. The

approximate dimensions of the construction are 10cm X 15cm X 15cm and its weight is 2kg.

Moreover, it can be easily transported inside the bags of athletes or coaches or placed inside a

gym or a house.


It may be used either as standalone machine or part of a bigger assembly

It is small and light so it can be easily transferred (10cm X 15cm X 15cm - 2kg)

There is no need for electrical power supply or batteries in order to function

HEALTHCARE


It can be adjusted to the motion and the size of the athlete’s body so as to exercise more

efficiently

Partner Sought

Further info

PRAXI Network | George PANAGOPOULOS | Tel: +30 2103607690 | e-mail:

[email protected]

The company is interested in establishing partnership with firms producing sports

equipment under commercial agreement with technical assistance. Moreover the firm

would be willing to collaborate with a University or R&D institution under research

cooperation agreement.

INFORMATION &

COMMUNICATIONS

TECHNOLOGIES

INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES


O F F E R O F M O N I T O R I N G S Y S T E M T O V E S S E L S

O P E R A T I O N A L P A R A M E T E R S

Summary

A Greek company has developed a new innovative platform that enables remote monitoring and

analysis of vessels operational parameters. The technologically advanced system is especially

designed and developed to monitor real-time all the critical operation parameters of a vessel

uninterruptedly. The company seeks partners that design electronics, especially monitoring

systems for vessels and/or research organizations that design prototypes. They are looking for

partners from electronics manufacturing for commercial cooperation with technical assistance.

Collaboration on technical issues related to the optimization of the production is provided.

Details

Description

A Greek company established in 1991, deals with the production of electronics. It provides

technology-based solutions for businesses and organizations. It designs, develops and

manufactures a wide array of integrated IT solutions, smart-grid and wireless-based systems

and integrated electronic components.

In the last seven years one of the company’s basic research activities is in the field of wireless

sensor networks. For more than three years, the company has developed a hardware and

software platform to support applications based on smart wireless sensors. The new platform is

an innovative patented platform that enables remote monitoring and analysis of vessels

operational parameters. It is a powerful tool that collects and transmits real-time data from any

type of vessel imminently to the administration headquarters’ through a smart-sensors wireless

network, providing complete diagnosis and early warnings (e.g. condition of the ship’s engines).

The company’s solution assists maritime companies to achieve higher efficiency in operation,

better environmental protection and compliance, dynamic predictive maintenance and effective

coordination between crew and administration. It minimizes risk, time and cost and maximizes

the benefits of the transition to condition based maintenance and green shipping. Condition-

based maintenance (CBM), shortly described, is maintenance when need arises. This

maintenance is performed after one or more indicators show that equipment is going to fail or

that equipment performance is deteriorating. Condition-based maintenance was introduced to

try to maintain the correct equipment at the right time. The aim is to monitor the structural

behavior of ships during the operation at sea. The introduction of wireless sensors into the

architectural designs reduces the cost and installation complexity of hull monitoring systems.

Condition-based maintenance is based on using real-time data to prioritize and optimize

maintenance resources. Observing the state of the system is known as condition monitoring.

Such a system determines the equipment's health and act only when maintenance is actually

necessary.

The new platform consists of a network of wireless collectors, connected to both analog and

digital sensors/devices tasked to watch over conditions in any area of a vessel. Data are

processed into valuable information that is transmitted through a mesh technology low

consumption wireless network to the ship server and to the company’s headquarters through a



satellite link. Intelligent algorithms analyze continuously all data collected and present to fleet-

managers in the headquarters on any terminal device, reports in order to detect abnormal

situations (suspicious-out of limits measurements etc) and maintenance issues as well as early

warnings suggesting proper actions or measures to be taken.

The basic aim was to develop systems with smart sensors for specific applications. The new

platform is used in a number of European technical institutes and universities. The company is

looking for commercial cooperation with technical assistance to share its know-how.


The company has been involved in research projects, national and European. The new system

has the following advantages and innovations:

1. The platform can be installed easily, fast and with much lower cost than wired solutions

due to fact that it uses wireless network technology.

2. The new installation does not require any changes in vessel’s equipment and this

reduces even more the installation cost and time compared to competition. The

monitoring solution is:

a. compatible with all types of sensors/devices

b. redundant to the existing monitoring systems

c. deployed in all parts of the vessel

d. one solution for all types of vessels

e. one platform for different types of measurements

3. It uses a mesh topology wireless network to communicate data thus even in the case of

a node’s malfunction data are sent by another one so data sent are of high integrity and

human error is avoided.

4. Low energy solution (autonomous wireless devices)

5. Fully customized remote monitoring data analysis: It provides a fully customized analysis

of all data selected.

6. Every part of the solution (both hardware and software) is totally developed by the

company. This makes support more flexible and always on time.

7. Proven reduced fuel consumption, repair time and maintenance cost.

Partner Sought

Partners in the area of electronics design and especially in monitoring systems for

vessels

Enterprises and/or research organisations that design prototypes

Companies in the area of electronics manufacturing

The company seeks for commercial cooperation with technical assistance and is able to

collaborate on technical issues related to the optimization of the production.



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D E B T C O L L E C T I O N M A N A G E M E N T S O F T W A R E

S Y S T E M

Summary

A Greek company of the IT sector presents a debt collection management software system. The

system is a simple and effective tool, working either as stand-alone or in collaboration with

other software systems (like ERPs). The tool is easily customizable, even by non experts and

has been successfully launched in the Greek market. The Greek company is looking for

collaborators (IT companies) abroad for commercial or distribution agreements. Joint venture is

also feasible. The software system can be transferred to a collaborator abroad either as stand-

alone product to be distributed or used. Another option is that the system to become part of

larger software suite (for example, integrating the ERP of the collaborator). The company can

also work under a joint venture agreement which will include exchange of products and

common participation in local markets.

Details

Description

A Greek company working for 2 decades in the IT sector, has developed a solid debt collection

management software system. The system is suitable for enterprises (as users) that provide

services to a large number of customers. The system allows the user to monitor the balance of

the invoices issued to the amount paid by the clients. In this way, the system is able to receive

published invoices, combine them with customers' payments and calculate automatically their

balance, balance age and overdue balance.

By using a graphical tool, the user is able to set conditions, based on which clients with debt will

be categorized accordingly. The debt of the company is represented visually to collection

buckets. For each customer category & collection bucket, business owners are able to take

appropriate actions or measures to be applied, i.e. send SMS, create an outbound call, sustain

service, forward customer to legal department, etc. Moreover, customers with debt may belong

to a group according to user-defined criteria and assigned to specific collection agents, either in-

house or outsourced. The product is accompanied by a series of standard automated reports.

The software product has been already installed successfully in various service providers in

Greece, such as telecommunication operators, utility companies, financial institutions, etc. It can

be easily and quickly integrated with other business support systems (billing, ERP etc).


Simple and quick configuration and customization, even by non-technical experts

Flexible to support any business process

Supports unlimited company policies regarding debt collection, regardless from their

complexity thanks to the filters set by the user



Quick and easy integration with existing software systems, i.e. billing, ERP

Supports operations for sending collection batches to external agencies or call centres

dedicated to collection or notification actions respectively

Maintains complete historical information per customer

Provides a series of useful built-in reports

Powered by a configurable workflow engine

Partner Sought

Further info

PRAXI Network | Kostas KARAMANIS | Tel: +30 210 3607690 | e-mail: karamanis@help-

forward.gr

The Greek company is looking partners for several different kinds of collaboration.

Commercial agency agreement: partnering with companies (either IT or users) to use the

software, working on a commission-basis agreement.

Distribution services agreement: partner with regional IT companies abroad that will

distribute the product on a commission-basis agreement or provide the product as an of-

the-self product.

Joint venture agreement: Open to develop a joint venture with a local partner, in order to

expand the customer portfolio for both companies. Integration, installation and first-level

support services could be provided from the local partner.



O F F E R F O R E L E C T R O N I C S P C B ( P R I N T E D C I R C U I T

B O A R D ) M A N U F A C T U R I N G

Summary

An experienced Greek company in the field of electronics production offers it’s awarded and

certified PCB (printed circuit board) assembly services. The company had numerous

collaborations for highly demanding products and prototypes. Clientele includes some of the

most well-known institutions, research departments and companies. The company is looking for

manufacturing agreement or subcontracting collaborations in order to provide the production

capacity and expertise.

Details

Description

A Greek company, established in 1991, deals with the production of electronics. The company is

one of the largest in Greece, fully committed to quality, competitiveness, reliability and effective

support for its customers and partners. The company is equipped with state-of-the-art

equipment for both through-hole and SMD placements (Surface-Mount Technologies,

technologies for placing the electronic components to the printed circuit board) using lead or

lead-free methods. The equipment includes additionally a thermal vacuum chamber for space

conditions simulation and a clean room for distinct quality application PCB assemblies. Special

services include also the provision of isolation & continuity test, technical advice on mass

production issues, supply of electronic components, coating, cables harnessing etc.

The company employs experienced and qualified personnel, certified according the JSTD - 001

and IPC-WHMA-620 training standards related to the electronics industry. The company is

certified for high quality assemblies following all the ISO 9001:2008 standards. The quality

management system covers the design, development and manufacturing of electronics,

software & systems applications for integrated IT solutions. Additionally, the company is

certified with the standards ISO 20000 and ISO 27001 for the IT service and Information

Security Management system applied. The assembly is done with respect to environmental

regulations (RoHS, result of the Directive: 2002/95/EC). The company has received many

awards and distinctions for the services offered.

The company offers its PCB assembly services to companies or research organizations

interested in from abroad. The company has had numerous collaborations in the past for

products or R&D projects related to PCB. The role of the company was the one of the

subcontractor. Many of the orders include highly demanding products and prototypes, from

prominent clients in Europe. Portfolio includes some of the most well-known institutions,

research departments and companies across the fields of defense, space, medical as well as

several R&D projects. The Greek company is looking to becoming a subcontractor, able to

produce the PCB designs and assembly the PCBs of companies or research organizations from

abroad.

The production capacity consists of a 2000m2 manufacturing plant utilizing 2 SMD production

lines with SMD placement capability for up to 01005 components (the number is a standard for



dimensioning of the components used) and accuracy of +/- 0.035mm. Through-hole technology

is delivered from highly trained personnel with certifications in soldering for Space and Defense

applications.


The Greek company offers collaboration with many advantages, including:

Commitment to the provision of uncompromising quality, competitive pricing, broad

knowledge of the sector.

The company is able to consult the client about the best solutions for optimizing quality and

reducing cost.

Personnel, equipment and facilities that corresponds to any demanding request.

Experience in several R&D projects, more than 35 national or transnational ones.

Excellent relations with clients and awards, many of them international, for the provision of

services and the production line.

Particular expertise in production in fields such as: Defense, Space, Medical devices.

Partner Sought

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The company is looking to offer electronics manufacturing (PCB assembly) services under

subcontracting to:

Companies which design electronics

Research organizations which design prototypes

The Greek company is able and willing to further collaborate with clients on technical

issues related to the optimization of the production which ensue to cost reduction and increase of quality.



S O F T W A R E S O L U T I O N F O R B I G D A T A A N A L Y S I S

B A S E D O N A R T I F I C I A L I N T E L L I G E N C E

Summary

A Greek company deals with IT solutions and has extensive experience with Artificial Intelligence

(AI). The company uses an advanced platform to transform heterogenous Big Data information

into knowledge and decision taking. The company is looking either for end-users or business

partners for providing the platform to solve difficult problems related to data analytics. Services

and distribution agreements foreseen. A technological partner in order to develop Cloud

environment for existing applications is also sought.

Details

Description

Today, there is a huge amount of available data, usually described as Big Data. This data is in

many cases useless since it is very hard to be analyzed. The problem is how to correlate the

available data with the desired solution of a given complex question. The Greek company

presents an intelligent system platform that transforms heterogeneous information into

knowledge and therefore a solution is feasible.

The platform includes an intelligent solutions generator. The platform has the ability to be

adapted to different issues and complex business or technical environments due to its

conceptual framework and the usage of machine learning methods and algorithms, subfield of

artificial intelligence. Machine learning involves adaptive mechanisms that enable the platform to

learn from experience, learn by example and learn by analogy. Learning capabilities can improve

the performance of an intelligent system over time.

There are two learning methods and both are used in the platform:

Supervised or active learning: learning with an external ‘teacher’ who presents training set to

the network and used for classification and prediction.

Unsupervised, self-organized learning: this method does not require an external teacher,

tends to follow the neuro-biological organization of the brain, and creates groups of similar

inputs (clustering), density estimates or projections of high-dimensional data that can be

visualized effectively. Unsupervised learning can be an objective by itself (discovering hidden

patterns in data) or a means towards an end.

The platform also includes visualization in human level. Knowledge visualization, in accordance

to human abilities, is the most important step in data modeling. Decision makers have to do

more than just optimize their daily work, work that is constantly changing due to market

dynamic. Being able to recognize first the changes and to react promptly and correctly is most

decisive for their businesses.

The platform allows easy, immediate and substantive assessment of corporate knowledge

through visualization offered by and at all levels. The platform uses data (when available) such



as the overall image of the company, the characteristics of a particular group of people or

procedures and focus on a specific person or procedure.

Another feature used by the platform is the Knowledge Engineering. In short, from federation of

systems the aim is to create an enterprise ecosystem. Today an enterprise is evolving into a

complex economic, social and business environment, co-existing with suppliers, producers,

competitors, other stakeholders and customers. Global trends of production and distribution in

one hand, business dependence on technology evolution on the other (Internet of things, Cloud

and Smart Systems) are leading into an era where people, machines, devices, sensors, and

businesses must all be connected and be able to interact with each another.

Another important topic of the platform is the Business Intelligence aligned to the enterprise

ecosystem knowledge. Business Intelligence as entity that process information, transforms

information into knowledge, must be in the center of business and technology unified conceptual

and operational processes.

The Greek company is working on this since 1999 and now is being able to offer a Business

Intelligence strategy and implementation, part of business engineering and the creation of

applications offering to users that have not necessarily a statistical background to assess and

understand the identified patterns.

The platform is encompassing modules that perform tasks such as clustering, clustering history,

association rules, classification and prediction, text-mining etc. The platform represents a unique

and integrated tool for processing and analyzing any kind of information, producing usable

knowledge and great value out of data.


The platform is accumulating 20 years of experience in creating tailor made solutions for sectors

such as financial, industrial, retail, etc. The platform provides the enterprise with the ability to:

extract knowledge directly from data and present it, either as logical expressions, like rules

and correlations, as well as visual representations

resolve complicated tasks with a high level of confidence and can work on data sets with

missing or erroneous values

overcome problems that common statistical tools cannot

handle qualitative and quantitative data simultaneously

analyze discrete and continuous variables

even though the platform learns from data, it can also embed existing knowledge acquired

from the business environment

Usage that requires neither statistical nor programming knowledge



Partner Sought

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Business partner is sought in order to use the platform as end-user and solve complex

entrepreneurial problems or taking decisions with the use of Big Data. This collaboration

will be under services agreement. Also a business partner to offer the platform to other

companies in countries or regions with the necessary training and knowledge transfer.

This collaboration will fall under distribution services agreement.

Technological partner in order to develop Cloud environment for existing applications

In both cases the Greek company is willing to work together with the partner sought in

order to support him in technical terms and requirements.



I N T E G R A T E D B U I L D I N G I N F O R M A T I O N M O D E L I N G

S O F T W A R E F O R T H E D E S I G N O F E L E C T R I C A L A N D

H E A T I N G S Y S T E M S F O R B U I L D I N G S

Summary

An experienced Greek software engineering company is looking for distributors for its integrated

BIM (Building Information Modeling) software for the design of electrical and heating systems

for buildings. The software provides substantial benefits to the users in terms of cost and effort

savings, performance. The Greek company is looking for engineering software companies for a

distribution services agreement. Apart from reselling, added value can come from their

professional services such as consulting, support and training.

Details

Description

Since 1988, the Greek company has developed MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) & HVAC

(Heating, Ventilation, Air conditioning) software for buildings of any type and usage. The

company is the leading MEP & HVAC software provider in Greece, a result coming from the

commitment of the company to provide products with excellent value for money and

substantially support them.

The international product line includes the following applications:

Electrical design BIM software. This application provides the engineer with all necessary

tools to design the electrical installation. Briefly, the engineer can design the distribution

model, calculate the size of the cables, produce single-line diagrams & cabinet layout

dimensioning drawings, design floor plans & electrical plans and create reports.

Heating design BIM software. This application provides the engineer with all necessary tools

to design heating systems. Briefly, the engineer can design the building model, calculate

single-pipe, twin-pipe, floor heating, raised diagram, piping, boiler room and heat losses and

create the relevant drawings and reports.

Both applications combine all the electrical and heating design tools in a user-friendly interface.

They include modeling and calculations tools, 2D drafting and 3D visualization tools, reporting,

automated production of drawings and schematics, design guidelines and templates, libraries of

materials and equipment, bill of quantities and bill of materials. They comply with the

requirements of international and European standards.

The beneficiaries for using the BIM software could be engineering and consultancy firms,

designers, contractors, electricians, manufacturers, students and faculty members, educational

institutions. Software's main languages are English and Greek. To meet the needs of

international customers it has been localized in the following languages: Croatian, Czech,

Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Norwegian, Polish,

Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, and Turkish.



BIM software complies with the requirements of international and European standards. Electrical

Design complies with IEC 60364, BS 7671, HD 384 while Heating Design complies with DIN

4701, ΕΝ 1264, ISO 13384, EN 12831.


The company is a leading software provider regarding MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) &

HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air conditioning) in Greece with a remarkable share of the Greek

market in its segment. The electrical design software has been used for almost all major

electrical projects in Greece.

A unique advantage of the BIM software is the integration between many tools - simulation and

calculations tools, 2D and 3D visualization, drawings, reports, libraries and documentation

integrated within the same application. Moreover the user interface is common in all

applications. Not only have that, the building data are available throughout, i.e. the building

model only needed to be designed once.

The BIM software provides significant time savings, cost savings, learning curve and language

packs. In short:

Every new project has default values (where possible) for its most important parameters.

These values have been carefully selected and significantly speed up the modeling of

electrical and heating systems.

Frequent references to the standards textbooks can be distracting and interrupt your

workflow. Important information, formulas and excerpts from the standards are included in

the help.

Ensure that building design satisfies regulations without over sizing equipment. Prevent

numerous changes later once the build is in progress. Ability to take off material volumes

and amounts means less overspend – which in turn leads to less waste on unnecessary

materials being ordered and not wanted/used.

The simple structure and the video tutorials ensure easy familiarisation and a fast learning

curve. The user can work productively with the software within a few minutes.



Partner Sought

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The Greek company is seeking distributors for its electrical and heating design software.

The co-operation partner would be expected to already be operating in the engineering

software market in the countries specified. The partner should have the necessary

capacities required to carry out the requirements of the partnership arrangement and be

able to demonstrate the ability to succeed in this venture.

The distribution partners would be responsible for the following and the costs thereof:

Generating sales

Handling all customer queries direct

Taking any agreed steps to protect patents



A U T O N O M O U S D A T A L O G G I N G S Y S T E M S

Summary

A Greek company has developed an autonomous data logging system with rich features,

connectivity and modular design. The system supports any analogue and digital unit through

direct connection to sensors or through devices that support Modbus protocol. It can also

manipulate multiple channels and features remote alarming functions. The company is

interested in commercial agreement offering technical assistance with companies dealing with

date logging systems, food industries, pharmaceutical or other sectors handling sensitive

products which demand monitoring.

Details

Description

A Greek company dealing with electronic systems, wireless networks, automation and especially

data loggers has developed an autonomous data logging system with rich features, connectivity

and modular design. The particular system enables monitoring, controlling and recording data

such as temperature, quantity, humidity, concentration and many others. It is equipped with

suitable ports/plugs in order to be connected directly to sensors or appropriate devices. The

system supports any analog and digital unit through direct connection to sensors or through

devices that support Modbus protocol. It can also manipulate multiple channels and features

remote alarming functions.

The main functions and features of the system are:

Monitoring and recording of data, tracking and recording of alarms

Alarm management, based on system configuration, using audiovisual indications, energizing

relays, sending emails, making voice calls, sending SMS

Connection to monitoring and control software for PC, tablet, smart phone through USB,

RS232 Intranet/Internet (Ethernet port), GPRS

Printing of records (list/graph) and events log on thermal printer

User interface with color TFT screen and keypad

Supports Modbus protocol

Multiple analog and/or digital channels (from real sensors, virtual Modbus inputs and values

derived from mathematic equations)

Internal expansion slot for landline telephone modem or GPRS modem.

The data logging system can be directly connected to resistance temperature detectors (RTDs),

Thermocouples, 4-20mA, 0-1V and 0-10V transducers, digital sensors, pulse and frequency



generators, Modbus network. The system's main unit inputs/outputs can be extended using

external expansion modules for scalability based on application requirements.

Current and Potential Domain of Application:

Food industry (production, storage, transport)

Pharmaceutical industry (production, storage, transport)

Laboratory and medical applications

Meteorological and environmental applications

Renewable energy sources

Industrial applications

Any application that requires analog/digital data recording and remote alarming

Agriculture sector


Modular system design that can be adapted to any application, from very simple to complex

Multilingual, easy to use interface

Suitable for indoor and vehicle installations

Rich connectivity options

Partner Sought

Further info

PRAXI Network | Vagia PITELI | Tel: +30 2310 552791 | e-mail: [email protected]

Companies dealing with data logging systems, food industries, pharmaceutical or other

sectors handling sensitive products which demand monitoring to adapt the system to their

needs through commercial agreement with technical assistance.



O U T D O O R L I G H T I N G S O L U T I O N A S S M A R T C I T Y

E N A B L E R

Summary

A Greek company is providing solutions in the fields of Long & Short range Communications and

Future Internet. The company has developed a complete solution for outdoor lighting

management and control working as a Smart City enabler. Significant advantages including

increased functionality, expandability, economy and total control of the lighting network

included. The Greek company is looking for commercial agreement with technical assistance

with companies that work with outdoor lighting and Smart City integrators. Also, public

authorities are sought. The purpose of the collaboration is the installations of the system. The

company could also see the opportunity to collaborate with other companies for the co-

development of a Smart City solution, employing the Greek technology for controlling the

lighting.

Details

Description

The Greek company was established in 2009 and is specializing in Information & Communication

technologies (ICT). It provides highly demanded solutions and business services covering a

number of activities, in the fields of Long range Communications (WiMAX, LTE, standards for

wireless communications), Short range Communications (WSN – Wireless Sensor Network, M2M

– Machine to Machine, IoT – Internet of Things) and Future Internet.

The company is one of the leading manufacturers of IoT systems in Greece. Company's goal is

to provide an ecosystem that can integrate all Smart City applications in one platform (lighting,

waste management, information boards, proximity & parking sensors, irrigation systems etc). As

a result, the Greek company provides the core backbone for a Smart City infrastructure based

on a complete outdoor smart lighting solution.

Company’s solutions are designed in order to merge the conventional M2M world with the

emerging IoT world using standards-based approach with strong focus on industrial and semi-

industrial applications. These solutions address system/solution integrators and OEMs (Original

Equipment Manufacturer). Particularly an integrator gets all necessary wireless communication

modules and modular software components that enable him to interconnect and manage any

type of sensor/actuator, increasing his client’s productivity. In other words any OEM can make

his products smart through appropriately attached controlling hardware.

The solution converts a lamp post into a smart one, enabling both the remote control of its

luminous flux and the reception of real-time alerts in case of any fault (example: a broken

lamp). The system is compatible with conventional or LED lights, fixed or dimmable. The system

is intended for outdoor lighting in public or private road lighting, architectural lighting,

projectors, security lights, large installations in ports, factories, warehouses etc

The system is continuously monitoring the lighting conditions of the environment and adjusts

the intensity of light accordingly. The communication between the lamp posts is performed

wirelessly using Mesh Network Technology (A mesh network is a network topology in which each



node relays data for the network. All mesh nodes cooperate in the distribution of data in the

network).

The system is monitored and controlled through dedicated software (cloud based), also

provided. It is possible to control each lamp according to user needs. Automation rules can be

applied, to support the dimming feature of the lights. It is also possible to group lamp posts

forming sectors dynamically. The system is able to detect motion and automatically provides

more intensity of light where and when needed. For safety reasons, lights are dimmed

constantly in low level. The solution is also FIWARE (a middleware platform, driven by the

European Union, for the development and global deployment of applications for Future Internet)

enabled making possible the smooth integration into already operating Smart Cities under this

framework.


Company’s solutions were fundamentally designed to serve any application, from low power

smart agriculture use cases to thousands of densely deployed smart lighting fixtures. In

particular the Greek company envisage an IoT wireless metropolitan network with countless

“things” communicating through the same dedicated infrastructure, including but not limited to

Smart Lighting, parking space terminals, smart waste management, municipal info – points etc.

Moreover the smart lighting solution creates great economy and better lighting conditions while

has limitless scalability thanks to its architecture and technology used. It supports the

integration of various Smart City applications on the same platform. It is a complete system that

turns a conventional light post into a smart one. The system is ideal for various outdoor

applications, automated and adaptable.

Partner Sought

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The Greek company is interested in commercial agreement with technical assistance.

Companies that work with outdoor lighting and/or are Smart City integrators could benefit

from the installation of the system. Public authorities are also welcome to collaborate

since the system is operational. The Greek company has the ability to provide the system

in order to cover a specific customer or partner needs for a given application. The

company can also work towards the co-development of an advanced Smart City system that can use the Greek technology for the lighting.



S O C I A L G E O - T R A C K I N G T H R O U G H S I M C A R D ,

W O R K S W I T H O U T G P S , D A T A - P L A N O R W I - F I

Summary

A Greek IT start-up presents a free to use service that allows the social geo-tracking without

the need for GPS, data-plan or Wi-Fi. The service allows geo-tracking services within the range

of a cellular network, with more autonomy to the user. The company is open for various types

of collaboration with various potential partners but mainly with Mobile Network Operators under

license agreement. Other types include joint venture and technical collaboration with IT

companies or investors.

Details

Description

Social geo-tracking has hundreds of millions of users globally, and is widely used in numerous

applications and social networks. All similar applications rely on GPS or Wi-Fi or a data-plan

(packets of internet data transmitted by the cellular network) to operate. There is a

disadvantage though; Smartphone GPS/Wi-Fi drains a phone's battery within just a few hours of

operation. Furthermore, simple cell phones, without advanced GPS or data abilities, still account

for 50% of global telecom space. The Greek start-up introduces a free to use service that

consists of special software installed inside the Mobile Network Operator's (MNO) data-center.

The platform assigns the social geo-tracking function of the phone's inbuilt hardware to a

background service running inside MNO servers. This service is relying on cell tower signal-

strength analysis to geo-locate the user.

The service requires no extra battery energy consumption from the phone - and increases

significantly its stand-by time in geo-tracking mode, stretching it almost equally to the length of

time that the battery can power the phone in idle stand-by mode. Accuracy is approximately

within a 150m range in urban zone. The attributes of this technology allow it to work more

consistently than GPS inside buildings. This inherent feature enables the service to work quite

adequately for social geo-tracking applications.

The Greek company can link the geo-tracking software to social networks (i.e. Facebook) via

any SIM, native or roaming, even newly designed e-SIMs. It is able to deliver a new social

experience, including the presentation of mapped renderings of the user's location in real-time,

announcing the position of the user to selected social peers in the social network. The user has

the option to select for how long, and in which precision, he would like to present his position.

For example, international tourists exposing their geo-tracks to selected people of their social

network or other peers (family, colleagues, friends etc). The same platform allows one to

update the social media text status without access to data from the cellular network or Wi-Fi,

frequently a scarce commodity on-the-go, or allows the user to broadcast geo-located SOS

alerts to authorities, to make a trip or an excursion safer.

The geo-tracking application is offered for free to the users and the MNO can enable other

applications to hook onto, under a subscriber based closed-group service not linked to the social



network. Also companies with geo-tracking needs can use the service. For example, a large

company could monitor the geo-location of its travelling salesmen in real time, even if the GPS

or data feed from their phones is deactivated.

Another example, of a special group, is parental supervision - the case of children and minors

using cell phones where the parents can monitor the location of their children in real time with a

tracking system that cannot by-passed. All those business cases respond to the need for an

ultra-cheap, long stretch personal geo-tracker, under a secure web interface, that can operate

without relying on GPS, Wi-fi or Data-plan use. Depending on the collaborating partner, several

different types of collaboration can be offered, ranging from license to joint-venture

agreements.

As an early adoption target, the platform is compatible with the sale of around 250 million

visitors SIM cards per year, which mainly tourists buy when visiting a country, use them for a

few days to avoid roaming charges, and then dispose it. The service can scale globally in this

way. Of course native mobile users can use the service to assist their social interactions as well.

The geo-tracker via SIM is compatible with older technology phones, smart phones, tablets and

smart-watches. Revenues come from advertising on social media pushed along the service

delivery and revenue derived from statistical analysis of social network interaction data.


The main competition of the platform involves smart phone tracker applications that rely on

GPS or Wi-Fi and thus can only work for a few hours. Another competitor is the GPRS geo-

trackers at the 150-300 $ range. The service of the Greek company can come as a free service

by the cellular network.

The service is operating as long as the battery of the phone operates and with adequate

accuracy. It can be used alternatively for emitting distress signals. It can work as long as the

user wishes and on any device uses a simple SIM card. The service can bring significant

advantages for the telecom operators. The benefits to telecoms operators (MNO) include a new

monetization channel based on cell-tower signal strength analysis. This can help launch a new

advertising channel and also create a new market for the meta-data generated. Benefits can

also come to social network operators, through a share of the advertising revenue.

Partner Sought

Mobile Network Operators to work together to launch the service to the market under

a license agreement

Joint venture to offer the service commercially. The company can offer the necessary

software to launch the service. The company needs partners (investors mainly but

also Telecommunications companies) with access to mobile network operations to

market it.

License agreement to provide APIs (Application Program Interface, a set of routines,

protocols, and tools for building software applications) to third parties (IT companies)

to integrate the service to their own products.

Technical cooperation agreement with mobile technology aggregator who can

integrate the service to other product lines (as spin off services).



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P I C K I N G A U T O M A T I O N S O L U T I O N I N T H E A R E A O F

S U P P L Y C H A I N A U T O M A T I O N ( P H A R M A C E U T I C A L

A N D C O S M E T I C S )

Summary

A Greek company is engaged in providing innovative and effective solutions in logistics IT

systems. The company offers a new picking automation solution to pharmaceutical and

cosmetics distribution orders in order to maximise the flow of products. The solution decreases

labor downtime to fulfill the customer's order. The company is looking for other companies and

industries for commercial agreement with technical assistance or technical cooperation. Full

technical support is provided after the installation of the system and a well organized

department, supported by experienced application consultants and engineers is at the disposal

of the potential partners.

Details

Description

A Greek company with over 20 years of experience has developed a new integrated solution in

the area of supply chain automation for pharmaceutical and cosmetics orders. The company's

solution package incorporates optimization algorithms, barcode technologies, as well as radio

frequency wireless communications, microelectronics and software engineering into a single

efficient and integrated system. The company's new integration system is composed of small

tags with an indicator light, an illuminated digital display as well as control keys for the picker.

These tags communicate in real-time with the company's information system. When an order is

forwarded for picking, the tags are activated and these tags installed at the picking locations

light up, indicating the quantities that must be picked for each stock keeping unit in the order.

When the current order identity appears on the order display tag, the picker sees the lights at

the picking locations as well as the quantity to be picked from each stock keeping unit. A

confirmation button at each location has to be pressed by the picker. The tag turns off at each

picking location where collection has been completed and an audible buzz informs the operator

that the order is complete. For a large number of fast-moving stock keeping units, the picking

area is divided into sectors. The company's new picking automation solution maximises the flow

of products while eliminates the picking errors. This solution package contains barcode

technology, smart conveyors and radio frequency terminals to decrease labor downtime.



Complete logistics suite covering the supply chain functions of a company, from inventory

planning and control to warehouse automation and distribution management



Multilingual - multicultural support with software translated into ten languages

Prior to installation, the company's engineers analyze the client's requirements and design

the most optimal solution

Tailor-made system to meet the needs of customers

Error correction time, order checking time and touching picking time are reduced

Partner Sought

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Companies, industries. The area of activity of the potential partners could be also in

innovative logistics IT solutions. Full technical support, training and documentation will be

provided. The partner could be also able to help in the localization of the application.

The company is also interested in implementing directly advanced and innovative solutions to any company with such request for a technical co-operation.



S M A R T H O M E A N D E N E R G Y E F F I C I E N C Y I N T E R N E T

O F T H I N G S P L A T F O R M

Summary

A Greek company established by experts in energy, embedded systems and communications,

with the aim to bring the benefits of the emerging Internet of Things (IοΤ) to the energy

efficiency sector. The company presents an innovative energy monitoring & control platform

which features wireless, easy to install and revolutionary small energy sub-meters & controllers

connected to the Cloud. The Greek company is looking for commercial agreements with

technical assistance to launch the platform abroad or to fit it to different needs.

Details

Description

The Greek company presents an energy monitoring & control platform. This is a result of the

wide expertise of the experts who established the company, in the fields of energy, embedded

systems and communications. The platform features wireless, easy to install and revolutionary

small energy sub-meters & controllers, with an open standards interface to the cloud with a low

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). This way, the company leads to significant energy efficiencies

and create an inflection point in the energy efficiency and smart home industry.

The circuit-level DIN (the German Institute for Standardization) rail form-factor meters (also

called sub-meters) are so small that fit almost everywhere. This allows to an innovative

approach which enables a larger number of metering points able to drive much more detailed

insight into energy efficiency opportunities. Due to their optimal cost efficient design, they have

a low TCO despite the adoption of a larger number of metering points.

Mesh network connectivity permits effective positioning of meters in any location of a building.

Integrated with a network gateway product designed by the Greek company, data can be

aggregated for analysis and insight generation in the proprietary cloud-based analytics service.

Alternatively, thanks to the open, pluggable data architecture, customers can choose to route

their meter data to other data collection and analysis services. The high metering accuracy

consistent with the definitions of IEEE 1459 and ANSI C12.1 (international standards for

metering) and advanced meter points (current, voltage, frequency, active and reactive

power/energy) combined with the internal data logger and scheduler give the best value for

money. The highly integrated low power design implemented in a sophisticated embedded

system design enables a low BoM (Bill of Materials) / high performance design allowing for

monitoring samples down to 1 second.

The wireless interface ΙΕΕΕ 802.15.4 (ΖigΒee) simplifies the installation effort and minimizes

costs. The low cost allows the technology to be widely deployed in wireless control and

monitoring applications. Low power usage allows longer life with smaller batteries. Mesh

networking provides high reliability and more extensive range. The ZigBee network layer

natively supports both star and tree typical networks, and generic mesh networks.

The proprietary energy analytics platform offers a robust, secure and expandable tool for

operational energy data management. The platform is capable of receiving and exporting multi-



structured data sets and then sensibly represents this data over a web browser. The company

utilizes Microsoft Azure to ensure maximum reliability and availability of service. The platform is

fast, dynamic and secure. Users can manually upload their energy data keeping the same

analysis capabilities. An iOS (operational system used by Apple company) application enables

mobile users to access it from anywhere.

By using the platform, companies and buildings get real-time, meaningful information about

the consumption and generation of electrical energy and sensor data. The information is

analyzed per appliance, line, electric phase, site or geographic area. Data can easily be exported

for off-line processing in Excel or Business Intelligence systems. Highlights:

1. Real time monitoring of consumption/generation/sensor data per location, phase, line

and appliance

2. Comparison and aggregation of time series data across metrics, devices, phases, and

locations.

3. Customisable notifications and alarms by SMS or email when thresholds are exceeded.

4. Advanced “intelligent” reporting with regression modeling, auditing, data heat maps,

load profiling, model baselines and PV net metering among others.


The main innovation of the platform is that it allows the installation of many little sub-meters to

the building. In this configuration, the total control of the building is feasible and effective.

Additionally the system provides:

1. Miniaturized, powerful, embedded software electronics technology

2. IoT, ZigBee based Wireless communication

3. Designed for energy efficiency not just for metering

4. Low total cost of ownership

5. Unique massive roll out and cloud upload design with hardware agnostic data

aggregation service

6. Plug ‘n play design, dramatically reducing OPEX (Operational Expenditure)

7. End to end solution, including cloud and mobile apps, but also open to other cloud

services

8. Rapid prototyping of the software into new form factor hardware.

Partner Sought

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The Greek company is interested in commercial agreement with companies that have

interest to launch the platform at their regions. The specialization of the potential collaborator could be in the areas of Smart Home, Energy Efficiency, white appliances, remote monitoring and control.



U N I Q U E C O N N E C T I V I T Y P L A T F O R M F O R I N T E R N E T

O F T H I N G S

Summary

A Greek company established by experienced engineers presents a unique connectivity platform

for Internet of Things (IoT). The platform allows the user to use graphs in order to interconnect

existing or new devices and applications easily and effectively. The Greek company is looking

for companies working with IoT networks and applications or companies interested in setting up

an IoT application for commercial agreement with technical assistance. Technical training and

support provision when needed are provided.

Details

Description

The Greek company is an IoT Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) provider with a unique connectivity

framework. The company has been established a year ago, yet the engineers who established it

used to work for more than 4 years to another company offering design services for IoT system

solution providers. The founders of the company realized the problems for correct & wide use of

IoT concept because of: long design cycles leading to lack of interoperability, inefficient

methods for interconnecting Things with applications, extremely high effort for the development

of new applications instead of reusing existing ones and wrong interpretation of the IoT concept

by thinking of Things as only tangible entities. The Greek engineers then designed and currently

offer a platform based on the first IoT editor that uses graphs to interconnect models of devices

and existing applications with each other, through ready-made logic. In this way, the platform

leverages the potential of IoT in a wide range of home automation or business processes with

significant cost saving for consumers and enterprises.

Connecting every network device with existing applications is a simple task with the use of the

platform. There is no need to write complex computing code, the platform uses simple graphs to

create and interconnect various Things to the Cloud and from there back to the edge devices.

Things (objects, animals or people provided with unique identifiers and the ability to transfer

data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction)

have owners who decide how to share them as well as the data they generate. The need of new

applications is eliminated since Things exchange data with their owners or other authorized

users over social networks and communication applications that until today have been used only

for human communication purposes.

As an example of the approach of the platform is the use of an existing “dump” IP camera to a

Skype account. The system can specify a trigger, for example the actuation from a motion

sensor and then the user will receive a Skype video call with the camera’s live feed. In the same

way as with the applications, existing platforms and services could be handled and become

useful by the platform.

The platform is made with the concept of IoT fogging in mind. The fogging is a distributed

computing infrastructure in which some application services are handled at the network edge in

a smart device and some application services are handled in a remote data center in the cloud.

The goal of fogging is to improve efficiency and reduce the amount of data that needs to be

transported to the cloud for data processing, analysis and storage. The platform is automatically



assigning tasks implied by the User Network Story (a user story helps to create a simplified

description of a requirement) to a distributed network of edge devices like IoT hubs and end

nodes.


The platform is the first to use graphs for interconnecting devices, applications and platforms.

The platform can use any existing or new application, device or Thing. With the use of the

platform, the user can increase productivity, connect easily Things with applications and

platforms (such as social networks & commercial communications) previously not exploited. The

approach of the company takes the IoT concept into a new era. The platform offers increased

performance, increased privacy features, socialization of Things, in-house Cloud application

software, Cloud computer vision algorithms and a vast variety of available powerful IoT stories

to work on.

Partner Sought

Further info

PRAXI Network | Kostas Karamanis | Tel: +30 210 3607690 | e-mail: karamanis@help-

forward.gr

The Greek company is interested in commercial agreement with technical assistance with

any company is interested in setting an IoT application or network. The platform is so

functional that even non-IT companies can use it. The Greek company is offering a short technical training for using the platform and provides technical assistance and support

when needed. The company has also the ability to adapt the platform to specific customer

or partner needs for their respective market, always in relation to volumes.



M O B I L E M A R K E T I N G C A M P A I G N P L A T F O R M

Summary

A Greek company active in the development and provision of novel ICT solutions has developed

a dynamic mobile platform for the efficient organization of marketing campaigns. The platform

is capable to deliver personalised contextual campaigns addressing to multiple communication

channels in real-time, while in parallel minimizes cost. The company seeks advertising

companies or any other enterprise that needs to address directly its clientele (e.g. telecom

operators) for commercial agreement with technical assistance.

Details

Description

Companies often fail to communicate and interact effectively with their customers. This can be

very frustrating, since successful communication affects sales and business growth to a great

extent. In order to overcome these kinds of obstacles and stay ahead of competitors, companies

have to invest in the correct marketing strategies. As numbers show, one of the most effective is

mobile marketing.

The Greek company offers an effective tool that targets directly the relevant audience through

flexible solutions and using multiple communication channels. The platform has the competitive

advantage of built-in loyalty tools and analytics services, for tracking impressions, visits and

revenue from all ad posts across multiple geographical sectors. By this way, it allows the

operator to predict customer behavior and analyze customer trends. Such insights contribute to

better sales forecasting and proactive reaction.


proactive methodology to minimize subscriber churn to other networks

real-time monitoring and reporting, providing feedback for corrective actions in order to

achieve excellent performance

targeted advertising and customization of services adding value to business

customer loyalty leading to revenue increase

supports multiple delivery technology platforms (web, Smartphone, tablets, etc.), and all

major ad formats (static, HTML5, animations, video, etc.)



Partner Sought

Further info

PRAXI Network | Vassilis ARGYROULIS | Tel: +30 210 3607690 | e-mail: argyroulis@help-

forward.gr

The company seeks advertising companies or any other enterprise that needs to address

directly its clientele e.g. telecom operators, for commercial agreement with technical

assistance.

MATERIALS

MATERIALS


H I G H P R E C I S I O N I N S T R U M E N T F O R T H E M E A S U R E M E N T O F V O L U M E

Summary

A Greek company active in the field of scientific instruments has developed a patented

instrument with capability to measure the volume of miscellaneous objects with high accuracy

regardless their shape or state of matter in a non-destructive way. The company is interested in

a commercial agreement with technical assistance with companies or research laboratories

dealing with quality control, shipping, metrology, medicine and biology.

Details

Description

A Greek company active in the field of scientific instruments has developed a patented

instrument with capability to measure the volume of miscellaneous objects with high accuracy

regardless their shape or state of matter in a non-destructive way.

Until now, the measurement of the volume of objects had been feasible only by using

mathematical formulas or physical methods such as the immersion in calibrated tanks containing

liquid. More advanced methods using lasers are also referred in the bibliography.

Nevertheless, these methods have several disadvantages as in the case of using mathematical

formulas it is very difficult measure the volume of objects with unusual shape (such as

sponges). Moreover wetting can destroy the object as well.

The device offered allows the measurement of the volume of bodies regardless of their shape,

consistency and state of matter (solid, liquid, gas) without damaging them. The device is offered

in several sizes and under certain conditions it can either measure the volume of a tank or a

room. Finally the indication of the measurement is displayed through an electronic system.

The technology used is relatively simple and inexpensive whereas according to quality controls

from the Greek institute of metrology its precision is 0.15%. This percentage might be a bit

higher when using the method in order to measure entire rooms.


The advantages of the device include :

its capability to measure the volume of porous bodies (ex. sponges) without having to

immerse them in liquids as it is needed using the classical methods which might be

destructive.

its capability to measure the volume of large objects (ie tanks) which is difficult to be filed

with liquids so as to measure their volume.

MATERIALS


its capability to measure the volume of bodies regardless their material or state of the

matter (solid, liquid, gas) something which is difficult to be conducted using a single tool

(immersion in liquid or laser).

its precision (0.15%)

its speed (producing results only in a few seconds)

its safety (it does not wet or radiate the object such as in the case of lasers)

Partner Sought

Further info

PRAXI Network | George PANAGOPOULOS | Tel: +30 210 3607690| e-mail:

[email protected]

The company is interested in a commercial agreement with technical assistance for the

training of companies or research laboratories dealing with quality control, shipping,

metrology, medicine and biology.

MATERIALS


M U L T I F U N C T I O N A L , M U L T I R E I N F O R C E D P O L Y M E R

P A N E L S F O R V E H I C L E S W I T H C R A S H W O R T H Y

C A P A C I T Y

Summary

A Greek company has produced a novel multi-reinforced polymer panel. The panel exhibits

outstanding resistance to axial buckling and to in-plane or out-of-plane shear forces. Its

manufacturing process is simple and the panels are light and low-cost. The company is looking

for research partners to develop the technology further, especially as an application for

automobiles.

Details

Description

The Greek company specialises in material development and multiaxial testing, within the

framework of many international industrial projects and in more than 30 European, competitive,

four year research projects of the EC, the last 25 years. Its latest technology involves the

creation of high-durability, low-cost, low-weight panels especially suited for the automobile

industry.

The new core-panel has been designed and manufactured based on a novel architecture. The

matrix is reinforced with Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and the composite with long fibers in the X &

Y directions. New processing equipment, including a mixer-reactor, has been developed for CNT

reinforcement. It is also efficient for hybrid CNT/graphene reinforcement, which will increase the

core durability and therefore will reduce further the panel cost.

The forming process is generic, suitable for use with polymer matrices of low or high viscosity.

Initially the thermoplastic Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) and a lower cost PolyEtherKetone (PEK)

were used. Presently an inexpensive thermoplastic polyurethane is employed. The

manufacturing process is simple and cost-effective.


The developed panels exhibit:

1. Outstanding resistance to axial buckling and to in-plane or out-of-plane shear forces.

Long fatigue life at high stress level was measured for PEEK/CNTs and PEK/CNTs

matrices. These arise from:

a. Effective CNT reinforcement (>230 % increase) of the matrix, based on new

concept processing equipment (mixer & reactor).

b. Satisfactory liquid powder impregnation, improved further with local differential

movement of the fibers during compression molding.

MATERIALS


c. Cell-core design based on an optimization technique, where mass-stiffness-

damping are parametrically expressed as a function of the core’s geometry and

material properties.

2. The manufacturing process is simple, continuous, low energy consuming and capable to

produce tailored panels with varying cell geometry, including fastening parts to other

components (panel density < 0,1 gr/cm^3). If the facing sheets are not fiber reinforced,

the panel possesses high formability.

3. The extensive work-hardening behavior of the reinforced PEEK matrix, the high specific

energy absorption of the carbon fibers and mainly the core design (deformable), provide

an outstanding crashworthy capacity. This can be further enhanced by shape morphing

of selected cells when excessive deformation is reached, leading to the instant change of

their dynamic characteristics (self-actuation).

4. The work-hardening behavior (improved with nano-reinforcement), postulates greater

matrix volume to deform.

5. Vibrational energy absorption is enhanced due to the inclination of the cell walls. When

loading is applied shear deformation prevails, which maximizes damping.

6. The proposed hybrid CNT/graphene reinforcement will increase durability (enhanced by

crack tip deflection on graphene). Then, the ratio cost / (fatigue life time) is further

reduced.

Partner Sought

Further info

PRAXI Network | George TZAMTZIS | Tel: +30 210 3607690| e-mail: [email protected]

The SME is looking for research partners such as industry or research institutes /

laboratories with advanced capabilities in processing of reinforced polymers to develop the

technology further and apply the technology to vehicles.

NANO & MICRO

TECHNOLOGIES

NANO & MICRO TECHNOLOGIES


N O V E L I R O N O X I D E N A N O M A T E R I A L F O R

D I A G N O S I S & T H E R A P Y

Summary

A Greek research group has developed a novel nanomaterial, to be used as contrast agent for

MRI medical diagnosis. The nanomaterial offers superior characteristics, e.g. enhanced image

contrast, high stability and dispensability, low toxicity, low cost of production, while it is

applicable in targeted drug delivery as an agent for image-guided diagnosis and therapy. The

research group seeks partners from the pharmaceutical industry for research cooperation or

license agreement in the fields of magnetically driven hyperthermia and targeted drug delivery.

The research group is part of a large physics & materials research centre in Greece that

performs high quality fundamental and applied scientific research focusing on two main

research directions, i)laser science & photonics and ii)materials & devices science & technology.

Details

Description

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is one of the most powerful medical diagnosis techniques. It

is a non-invasive technique for 3D high-resolution examinations of the healthy or diseased

tissues, internal organs and cells of the human body. The diagnostic power of MRI is highly

dependent on the properties of the contrast agent, which is injected in the human body and

“highlights” the areas under observation.

The proposed nanomaterial based on magnetic iron-oxide nanoparticles is promising as contrast

agent for MRI, because of the improved contrast enhancement of the image that can provide

compared to MRI agents currently used, while it also performs improved magnetic properties. Its

advantageous use can be assisted by MRI, as it can provide real-time observation of drug

accumulation in a selected tissue targeted drug delivery. Preliminary experiments of iron-oxide

nanostructures incubated with living cells, indicated low levels of toxicity, cell-cell interactions

suggest nice tolerance and high viability giving further support towards the potential use of the

proposed technology in MRI-based technologies.

The nanomaterial targets mainly the pharmaceutical industry and can be used not only as a

diagnostic agent for MRI but also as a therapeutic agent for therapeutic aims., Therefore, it

could also be used in magnetically driven hyperthermia and targeted drug delivery. In this way

the same agent would carry the drug to the target, and through MRI it can assist in having a

real-time evaluation of drug absorbency and efficiency.


Performs stable magnetic properties. The novel nonmaterial has been developed with a novel

synthesis procedure based on a high temperature chemistry pathway, which offers high stability

and uniformity of the end product. The material consists of pure iron-oxide, free from impurities



and exhibits homogeneous and narrow size distribution, 10 times better than common MRI

contrast agents.

High contrast efficiency. Commercial iron-oxide nanoparticles demonstrate low

magnetization, which limits the contrast and resolution of the image in MRI. The new

product is characterized by a high saturation magnetization, which means high contrast

efficiency and resolution of the image.

Low toxicity. Preliminary experiments in living cells, indicated low levels of toxicity, cell-cell

interactions, and high viability, supporting the potential use of the proposed technology in

MRI applications.

Cost efficiency. It can be produced easily and at significantly low cost as it needs only one-

step synthesis. It also uses cheaper reactants than gadolinium based contrast agents and

the commercial product Endorem® (iron-oxide based).

Superior contrast agent characteristics. It is water dispersible and stable into aqueous

solution without further functionalization with the advantage of lower hydrodynamic volume

(80 nm) compared to those of Endorem (150-180 nm).

Versatility. It can be used not only as a diagnostic but also as a therapeutic agent.

Partner Sought

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The Greek research group seeks partners from the pharmaceutical industry for research

cooperation in the fields of magnetically driven hyperthermia and targeted drug delivery or

for license agreement.



P O R T A B L E L A S E R D E V I C E F O R R A P I D

C H A R A C T E R I Z A T I O N A N D A N A L Y S I S O F C H E M I C A L

E L E M E N T S I N S O L I D M A T E R I A L S

Summary

A Greek research group of a large research centre has developed a fully portable instrument for

the analysis and characterization of chemical elements in solid materials. The system is based

on laser induced breakdown spectroscopy and is capable to provide rapid multi-elemental

analysis ‘‘In-situ". The research group seeks industrial partners from the mineral or aerospace

sector for technical cooperation agreement in regard of adapting the system to serve special

production needs.

Details

Description

Product control at various stages of production process and the determination of the chemical

composition of raw materials is of significant importance for the contemporary industry. Until

now, the industry is usually forced to maintain chemical labs for quality assurance/control

issues, or cooperate with external labs under a time consuming process that includes the

following steps: The samples are collected from the production line or/and the raw materials (1).

Then, they are transported to the chemical lab for examination (2), where an analysis is

conducted (3) and results are communicated back to the industry (4). Finally, decision making is

taking place at the course of production (5). The conventional process, as described above, is

time consuming resulting in a significant waste of resources and low efficiency at production in a

very competitive international context.

The Greek research centre provides an integrated solution that helps industry to overcome this

problem. It provides a fully portable system that is capable to carry out real time analysis and

characterization of minerals, chemical products and raw materials. Ideally, the system could be

installed in the production line, offering high sensitivity measurements rapidly. More precisely, in

the case of the mineral industry, the system could be used as a critical component of the

production line that either detects a material or measures the chemical composition of the

product, controlling quality at several stages of production, while also determines the separation

of materials in case of quality fault or for serving special industrial quality specifications. By this

way, the novel instrument is capable to increase the efficiency of the extraction process, while in

parallel the competitiveness of the related industry.

The system is based on laser induced breakdown spectroscopy and is capable to detect rapidly

nearly all the elements of the periodic table. It also carries out a large number of measurements

very quickly, with no need of sample preparation or use of chemical consumables.

The main parts of the system include a laser module, a camera, a spectrometer, other

supporting optoelectronics equipment, plus efficient software for analyzing data. The software is

based on algorithms developed in-house.



The research group is part of a large physics & materials research centre that performs high

quality fundamental and applied scientific research focusing on two main research directions,

i)laser science & photonics and ii) materials & devices science & technology.


portable system, capable for in-situ measurements, plus for outdoors use,

fully Integrated system including hardware and software,

the instrument does not require contact with the sample,

could be ideally installed at the production line of the minerals industry,

provides high sensitivity results similar to those that lab based instruments can provide,

overturns the existing time consuming process followed by the industry so far,

includes a user friendly software that provides results at minimum time, while it could be

used with success even by non-experts.

Partner Sought

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Partners are sought from various industrial sectors (e.g. minerals industry and aerospace

components manufacturing, etc.) for technical cooperation agreement in order to conclude

a series of developments or/and tests in their real production environment, make all the

necessary final refinements and finally install the system in their production lines.



L A S E R C L E A N I N G S Y S T E M S F O R T H E

C O N S E R V A T I O N O F C U L T U R A L H E R I T A G E

Summary

A Greek research group has developed a set of state-of-the-art laser cleaning systems directly

applicable to the cultural heritage conservation market. The novel systems are reliable and of

high security since the techniques applied are non-destructive and have already been used in

prestigious museums, internationally. The research group seeks museums, conservation labs;

fine & contemporary arts study centers, auction houses, and archaeometry & archaeology

organizations for services agreement. The group is part of a large physics & materials research

centre that performs high quality fundamental and applied scientific research focusing on two

main research directions, i)laser science & photonics and ii) materials & devices science &

technology.

Details

Description

Cultural heritage study, valorization, preservation and documentation reflect a significant part of

the art and antiques worldwide market. Professional assistance, expertise from various fields

and scientifically supported services are often required, especially in cases of objects of high

artistic or historic value. Fast, non-destructive techniques are often needed for cleaning surfaces

on sensitive objects, such as ancient sculptures and paintings. Despite the need, the market

penetration of techniques for secure and reliable cultural conservation systems is limited. Laser

cleaning is a non-contact technique that allows the controlled and safe removal of unwanted

layers from cultural heritage objects and monuments with high spatial resolution and material

discrimination. It is rapid and does not necessitate particular health/ safety precautions, in

contrast to conventional cleaning techniques that rely only on practitioners, involving dangerous

chemicals and air abrasive methodologies. The Greek research centre has developed a holistic

approach on the conservation and cleaning of cultural heritage objects, including:

a set of transportable cleaning systems of compact size dedicated for field interventions,

sophisticated cleaning set-ups for demanding studies and objects

monitoring and/or evaluation modules based on laser analytical and diagnostic techniques.

The proposed set of specialized laser cleaning systems address various conservation challenges

with proven success in a wide range of application scenarios:

Cleaning of inorganic encrustations from stonework (e.g. soiling, pollution accumulations,

burial crusts)

Elimination of polymeric layers (e.g. aged varnish, unsuccessful consolidation treatments,

over-paintings) from painted surfaces (e.g.icons, easel and wall paintings)

Removal of corrosion layers from metals



Cleaning of various crusts from proteinaceous substrates (e.g.wood, leather, skin,

parchment, feather, bone, ivory, textiles).

The proposed systems are already used in the cultural heritage field for more than a decade and

the Greek research centre has established a long-term services agreement in regard of

conservation services with one of the most famous museums worldwide. Further, the work

carried out has been honored with the 2012 “Keck” award of the international institute for

conservation of historic and artistic works, plus numerous related studies have been published

in scientific journals & conferences.


The set of laser cleaning systems proposed are part of a holistic approach in regard of cultural

heritage objects conservation, including transportable and more sophisticated lab set ups, plus

an evaluation methodology for the work carried out, including laser analytical and diagnostic

modules synchronized to monitor and evaluate cleaning process at all steps. The systems

capitalize on knowledge and research gained over 20 years of research and study on the field.

As a result, the systems are capable to address a great variety of application scenarios with

success.

The laser based techniques employed are reliable and non-destructive, since they can address

to any artwork, independently of its surface texture, shape, or size, without threatening the

chemical, structural and mechanical state of it. In regard of technical characteristics and

advantages of the systems provided, the emitted wavelengths span in the range of 193 - 2940

nm and the pulse durations vary from several microseconds (150 μs) down to a few

femtoseconds(500 fs).

Partner Sought

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The research group seeks museums, conservation labs; fine & contemporary arts study

centers, auction houses, archaeometry & archaeology organizations for services agreement

in terms of conservation and cleaning services.



P H O T O C A T A L Y T I C M A T E R I A L F O R S E L F C L E A N I N G

A N D D E - P O L U T I O N

Summary

A Greek research group of a large research centre has developed and composed a novel

photocatalytic nanomaterial in powder form. The material is activated simply by ultraviolet

radiation and visible light, and is capable to clean, polluted indoor and outdoor air in work-

places, schools, hospitals, private houses and living environments. The research group is

seeking paint/coatings manufacturers for license or commercial agreement with technical

assistance in order to support the synthetic process and the production of the novel material.

The Greek research group is part of a large physics & materials research centre that performs

high quality fundamental and applied scientific research.

Details

Description

Based on recent studies, polluted air is the cause of up to 500,000 premature deaths every year

in the European Union countries. Taking on account that in-door environment is approximately

12 times more polluted than out-door environment, in combination with the fact that people

spend approximately 80% of their time in-doors, it is obvious that the problem is really urgent

and new air purification methods are a global request.

The Greek research group has developed a novel nanomaterial in powder form, which is used as

an agent to accelerate air cleaning and purifying processes based on photocatalysis.

Photocatalysis is a safe and inexpensive way to retain indoor and outdoor living environments

clean, thus improving the quality of life. The photocatalytic material produced is eco-friendly and

consists of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles in powder form doped with transition metals.

The photocatalytic material employs a novel procedure of photocatalysis, which can be activated

both by ultraviolet radiation and visible light (direct or diffused). However, the existing products

in the market operate using only ultraviolet radiation. The activation by natural or artificial light

means that the use of harmful ultraviolet radiation can be avoided.

Upon activation, the photocatalytic nano-material generates very reactive molecules (i.e.

powerful agents like oxidizing hydroxyl molecules-OH) which are able to break down harmful

pollutants (organic and inorganic) into absolutely harmless end-product compounds, such as

carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).

Polluted outdoor and indoor surfaces often accumulate bacteria or gases of volatile organic

compounds. Volatile organic compounds include noxious compounds such as formaldehyde,

toluene and many other common contaminates released by building materials and household

cleaners generally found in the home. The novel material allows degradation of them without

dangerous by-products. It also degrades inorganic pollutants without generating dangerous by-

products and bacteria, e.g. e-coli, klebsiella pneuminiae and phages.

The technology has been patented in the EU (PCT/EP2010/070872) and was shortlisted as one

of the top 10 innovations in the Greek “1nd Competition of Applied Research and Innovation” in



2012. Furthermore the material has been used in semi industrial scale by the research group to

coat the interior surface of a road tunnel. The amount of the material synthesized for that

specific application was 80kg, producing 1000lt (1tn) of paint, covering 4000 m2. The practical

application has proven that the material retains the same structural characteristics during its

photo-catalytic activity.


The novel photocatalytic nanomaterial allows degradation of different organic and inorganic

compounds without dangerous by-products

Uses Visible and/or Solar light as opposed to the existing products on the market which

operate only by the use of ultraviolet radiation.

Harvests the additional ~45% of visible light leading to safe indoor and outdoor applications

Is suitable for various application scenarios since it could be incorporated into concrete

surfaces or used as coating for walls, and floors. Furthermore, it is suitable both for indoor

applications or for external use (e.g. sidewalks, landscaping of buildings, etc.)

Partner Sought

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The research group is seeking paint/coatings manufacturers, for license or commercial

agreement with technical assistance in terms of services that support the synthetic process and the production of the novel material.



H I G H P U R I T Y C A R B O N N A N O T U B E S F O R A W I D E

R A N G E O F A P P L I C A T I O N S

Summary

A Greek company with extended experience in RTD activities offers high purity multi-walled

carbon nanotubes with specific physical characteristics (both raw and functionalized) suitable to

be used in a wide range of applications with emphasis on biomedical and in composite materials

including coatings with antistatic and anticorrosive properties. The Greek company is seeking

industrial end-users from aerospace, automotive and marine industry for technical cooperation

or commercial agreement with technical assistance in terms of developing new composite

materials with advanced properties based on carbon nanotubes

Details

Description

The Greek company focuses on carbon nanotubes production technologies and applications and

has the ability to produce nanotubes of a very high purity (higher than 98% for multi-walled

carbon nanotubes) at a low production cost.

This is achieved by exploiting the patented proprietary production method and catalysts,

specially developed in-house by the research team of the company.

The company is capable to produce carbon nanomaterials on demand based on the

characteristics requested by the clients, while in parallel it is also capable to provide technical

assistance for the incorporation of nanotubes in materials in order to exploit their special

characteristics. The company has extended experience in the incorporation of carbon nanotubes

in organic matrices and has conducted research for several clients having developed special

proprietary methods.


The Greek company is capable to produce nanotubes of a very high purity (higher than 98% for

multi-walled carbon nanotubes), and as a small and flexible organization is also able to provide

tailor made carbon nanomaterials addressing specific characteristics and demands for each

application, as defined by the partner and/or client.

The company is included among the 33 worldwide producers of carbon nanotubes and among

the top 20 (Science, 339, 535 (2013)) and its products have been used in several fields with

excellent published results. Among others, there are references highlighting the use of multi-

walled carbon nanotubes of 97% purity as produced, as additives for composite materials (i.e.

textiles), and in energy applications. Further, there are references highlighting the use of multi-

walled carbon nanotubes of 98.5% purity as produced in bioapplications, such as drug delivery

systems.



Partner Sought

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The company is seeking industrial end-users from aerospace, automotive and marine industry for technical cooperation or commercial agreement with technical assistance.



I N T E L L I G E N T P R O C E S S M O N I T O R I N G A N D O N L I N E

Q U A L I T Y C O N T R O L F O R C O M P O S I T E S

M A N U F A C T U R I N G

Summary

A Greek company active in the area of process monitoring for advanced composites

manufacturing has developed a series of turn-key solutions including sensors, measurement

units and data acquisition software for intelligent process monitoring both for the development

and the production of advanced composites. The company is seeking industrial partners from

aerospace, automotive and wind energy sectors or RTD organizations for commercial agreement

with technical assistance or research cooperation agreement.

Details

Description

The Greek company offers a reliable and intelligent monitoring solution for the mass production

of composite parts. The system provides real-time information of important parameters in

regard of the filling and curing processes aiming to optimize the manufacturing process on-site.

In order to achieve this result, special sensors are placed in the mold providing information on

mixing ratio, resin arrival, viscosity build-up, degree of cure and glass transition temperature.

Although, dielectric analysis is considered from the scientific point of view as the most mature

technology to be used for cure monitoring, is inherently suited only for laboratories, in contrast

to the proposed system that is the only reliable solution for industrial use. The novel technology

provides instantly the electrical resistance of the resin, while dielectric analysis always needs

significant data processing before providing meaningful process parameters. It also operates

with a single sensor enjoying speed and accuracy at high level, while dielectric analysis in most

cases, uses multiplexing and deals with more than one sensor. Further, it is compatible with the

widest range of sensors, ensuring that industrial users can have the optimal sensor for each

application, etc. In regard of flow monitoring, the proposed system is also the only dedicated

solution for reliable resin arrival and temperature monitoring, since it checks and ensures

continuously the connection between the monitoring system and the sensors, and provides

directly resin arrival time-stamp for each sensor, while it is also capable to handle an infinite

number of sensors. The system has already been used in an R&D and experimental phase by

major industrial manufacturers producing lightweight structural parts for wind blades, cars,

aircrafts, trains, boats etc. Further, company’s research partnerships include prestigious

research centers and universities all over Europe.

The company has developed a complete and unique series of intelligent monitoring systems

including a wide range of sensors, measurement units and data acquisition software specially

developed for advanced composites manufacturing. Moreover, the company provides turn-key

solutions for process automation, prototype manufacturing systems and consulting services for

composites manufacturing.




The proposed system helps industrial composite manufacturers to reduce manufacturing costs:

Decreases the cure cycle by up to 35%. Cure cycle is the time required to mold a composite

part. A Decrease in the cure cycle effects on an increase on the parts each mold can produce

resulting to increase of productivity and to decrease of labor and energy costs.

Decreases the development phase time by up to 30%. In order to specify the curing

process, current practices are based on trial-and-error. Being able to exactly monitor the

process the system can minimize the period required to arrive to the optimal curing process.

Furthermore, the filling phase can be monitored and optimized while increasing considerably

the process knowledge. At the same time data for checking and updating the simulation

software is also a significant advantage.

Reduces the scrap of expensive materials by 5%. Trial-and-error involves the use of resins

and carbon fibers that have to be scrapped. The absence of control during production may

also lead to increased scrap rates.

The system also enables industrial composite manufacturers to improve product quality:

Optimizes the manufacturing process. The use of process monitoring in the development

phase will improve the optimal process set-up.

Provides real-time and in-situ quality control traceability features. The monitoring of the

product itself and not of the mould during production can provide the unique advantage of

production traceability leading to further process optimization based on the actual

conditions.

However, existing competition uses recipes in the production of composite parts, measuring

only the temperature of the mould and curing time.

Partner Sought

Further info


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The Greek SME is seeking industrial composite manufacturers addressing to aerospace,

automotive and wind energy sectors or RTD organizations for commercial agreement with

technical assistance or research cooperation agreement.

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A L O E V E R A B A R B A D E N S I S M I L L E R L E A V E S A R E

O F F E R E D B Y A G R E E K S P E C I A L I S E D C O M P A N Y

Summary

A Greek company active in the field of cultivation of aloe vera leaves is looking for enterprises

interested in purchasing the offered leaves for promotion to new markets. The desired types of

collaboration are commercial agency agreement, distribution services agreement and

outsourcing agreement with enterprises willing to outsource after-planting services and are

interested in the trade of the offered leaves.

Details

Description

Domiciled in southern part of Greece, the company is dedicated exclusively to cultivation,

process and trade of the aloe vera barbadensis miller plants is offering the leaves of that

particular kind of aloe. The offered type of aloe vera is featured by many medicinal and

therapeutic properties. It is used by the world's largest pharmaceutical companies and among

the largest companies in the field of beauty.

The main activity of the company is the dedicated process of these leaves under its specialised

processing facilities extracting aloe vera gel. The extracted gel is then sold to companies for

after treatment producing aloe-based products such as beauty creams, drinks, soaps, lotions.

The company recently decided to start trading these leaves aiming at entering into an additional

market segment.

The plants are certified and produced directly by the company itself and indirectly in cooperation

with local producers and the company observes all the rules and process controls. As for the

growing of the plant, the company provides all the necessary expertise to producers, offers

useful services to cultivate the plant achieving the maximum possible performance. In addition,

apart from the trade of leaves, the company also offers several after-planting services to their

partner producers such as:

Ground conformity check in the parcel in which the planting will take place.

Provision of any information needed for growing Aloe Vera.

Three to four annual visits are performed by the experienced agronomists of the company at

producer's land in order to check the progress of aloe crop.

Harvesting of the aloe leaves is carried out by the qualified staff of the company.

In case of a natural disaster, 50% of plants destroyed are replaced.


The plants sold to local partner producers for growing are accompanied by certificates of

origin and authenticity. So the leaves harvested are of genuine aloe, with all of therapeutic

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properties.

Their cooperating producers are supported with qualified staff at all stages, before and after

the sale of the plant, with all the necessary information concerning the proper development

of the plant.

When an outside producer of them is interested in cultivation of aloe plants in case of

extreme weather conditions or poor growth of the plant itself, the company is committed to

replace part of the plants.

The particular aloe vera leaves are offered at very competitive prices.

Partner Sought

Further info

PRAXI Network | Iraklis KARANTONIS | Tel: +30 2810 391979 | e-mail: karantonis@help-

forward.gr

Enterprises active in the field of cultivating, processing and selling aloe vera.

Partners interested in purchasing the described aloe leaves for distribution purposes.

The company is willing to sign commercial agency agreement, distribution services

agreement or outsourcing agreement.

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G R E E K R E T A I L E R I S L O O K I N G F O R S U P P L I E R S O F

D I G I T A L T E C H N O L O G Y T O G R O W I T S P R O D U C T

P O R T F O L I O

Summary

Greek retailer specialised in the trade of digital technology products (computers, smartphones,

tablets, accessories and spare parts) and amateur radio with 10 years' experience is looking for

new suppliers in Europe. The company which has both physical and online presence aims to be

more competitive by enlarging its product range through a distribution services agreement.

Details

Description

A Greek online and physical retailer involved in trading computers, peripheral units and

hardware, smartphones, tablets, accessories and spare parts as well as amateur radio

equipment (in the Very High Frequency, Ultra High Frequency and High Frequency range) is

seeking for new suppliers in Europe. In addition, the particular company provides also update

and repair services for computers, smartphones and tablets.

The company is focusing on enriching its product portfolio by increasing its capacity to import in

order to be more competitive as its storage premises offer the possibility of storing large amount

of goods. It operates in the market for 10 years cooperating mainly with German suppliers and

It's worth mentioning that the company already sells a wide range of these products in Greek

and Cypriot market whereas it constitutes one of the biggest players in the field of amateur

radio in the local market (about 30% in units sold).


The main advantages of the Greek company are:

They hold well-established clientele across Greece and Cyprus.

10 years of experience and expert knowledge in the described fields.

They have built a strong brand image.

They hold large share in the market of amateur radio in Greece (about 30% in terms of units

sold).

They have one (online and physical) shop serving a large number of (mainly online)

customers.

They are focusing constantly on improving order fulfillment.

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Partner Sought

Further info


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The company is looking for partners (SMEs and Multinational enterprises) in Europe

from the field of digital technology products performing positive financial results.

The partner should be able to deliver a complete range of high quality products

through a distribution services agreement.

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P A I N T S , V A R N I S H E S , L A C Q U E R S A N D G E N E R A L

I R O N W A R E A R E R E Q U E S T E D

Summary

Greek company is looking for new European suppliers particularly of trowels, scrapers, finishing

trowels, paint rollers, wall profiles made of polysterene, all types of tapes, led lamps, personal

protective articles of clothing for workers, gardening materials and other miscellaneous relevant

tools. The firm is aiming to enlarge its product range and improve its competitiveness through

the establishment of distribution services agreement.

Details

Description

The Greek company was founded in 1979 and since then is engaged with the trade of paint and

hardware materials. Throughout the years, the company was aiming to expand more and more

its product portfolio with the aim of being adapted to new market trends and meet customers'

needs.

In 2004, due to the increased demand, the company decided to establish a second larger store

focusing on serving more customers. In particular, the company acquired a modern building with

a large warehouse offering the possibility to considerably broaden its range of products. In

addition, most recently, since 2014 when the third stored was inaugurated, the company has

been strategically positioned in three different location points. Consequently, its long presence in

the market (36 years) has lead to an expert knowledge of the products and local market with

wide range of clients.

In general, its current product portfolio includes, for instance, building materials; paint and

insulating materials; varnishes and lacquers; general ironware; adhesive materials; laminate

flooring; shading systems; various hand tools; outdoor as well as garden & landscaping tools.

Notwithstanding, its main object is still the offer of innovative top quality products and provision

of high quality services as well. Under this framework, the company is looking now for European

partners (trading or manufacturing companies) not only to increase its importation capacity but

also to ensure the company's competitiveness in the domestic market. More specifically, the

company seeks providers (all sizes of companies and industrial firms with 251-500 employees)

of high-quality of the following products: trowels, scrapers, finishing trowels, paint rollers, wall

profiles made of polysterene, all types of tapes, led lamps, personal protective articles of

clothing for workers, gardening materials and other miscellaneous relevant tools.

The present company has already cooperated with partners from abroad throughout these

years, and now it is interested in a broaden cooperation with foreign companies active in Europe.

The requested companies should be able to deliver a wide range of described products to Greece

based on distribution services agreement.

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Partner Sought

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The company is looking for all sizes of SMEs and industrial companies with 251-500

employees active in the corresponding fields across Europe.

The SME is willing to collaborate with companies which can deliver a wide range of

described products (good quality in conjunction with targeted prices) to Greece

through a distribution services agreement.

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A L O E V E R A B A R B A D E N S I S M I L L E R P L A N T S A R E

R E Q U E S T E D

Summary

A Greek company active in the field of aloe vera production is looking for original aloe vera

barbadensis miller plants to produce aloe vera gel. In order to increase their supplied quantity,

they seek European producers (occupying up to 500 employees) of those plants high on

nutritional value who are willing to enter into Greek market. The company would like to sign

manufacturing agreement.

Details

Description

Located in southern part of Greece, the company dedicated exclusively to cultivation, process

and trade of aloe vera gel is searching for European producers of original aloe vera barbadensis

miller plants.

From the very beginning of its establishment in 2012, they have focused exclusively on the

cultivation and processing of aloe vera barbadensis miller plants. Entering into such a new

emerging market area, their main purpose was to transform the comparative advantage of the

local favouring climate conditions ideal for the cultivation of that type of plant into a sustainable

competitive advantage for their company.

With respect to their business activity, the company is specialised in the step-wise production of

nutritious gel directly extracted by aloe vera. Particularly, they undertake the cultivation of this

type of aloe vera plants; afterwards they process the leaves under its specialised processing

facilities extracting finally the aloe vera gel. The extracted aloe gel is then sold to companies for

after treatment in order to produce final products containing aloe such as health supplement,

body creams, soaps etc.

Accordingly, motivated by the increased demand of natural products, their product, aloe vera

gel, covers the needs of companies which produce and sell aloe based products to the final

consumers.

Aloe is a member of the Lily family, yet it is very cactus-like in appearance. Even though there

are over 240 species of aloe, there are only four recognized as having nutritional value. The

main kind of aloe used in commercial products is aloe barbadensis miller.

The company oriented by this fact is now in need of larger provision in order to produce larger

quantities of aloe vera gel and cover the increased demand. Only the particular type of aloe

plant is requested. It is featured by many medicinal and therapeutic properties used by the

world's largest pharmaceutical companies and among the largest companies in the field of

beauty and cosmetics.

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Partner Sought

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Enterprises (up to 500 employees) active in the field of producing, processing and

selling aloe vera that willing to enter into Greek market.

Tasks to be performed by the partner: the partner should be able to produce, deliver

and pack the plants in such an appropriate manner preventing thereby any damages

during the transportation. Also, the requested plants should carry all the necessary

documentation and certifications of origin. The size of plants should be up to thirty

points.

Types of collaboration: the Greek company would like to establish manufacturing

agreement.

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CONSTRUCTION

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A G R E E K C O M P A N Y , S P E C I A L I Z E D I N A L U M I N U M

W I N D O W S , D O O R S A N D C O M B I N E D

C O N S T R U C T I O N S I S L O O K I N G F O R D I S T R I B U T O R S

Summary

A Greek company active in the field of aluminum products and constructions (windows, doors,

railings, etc), is looking for distributors and offers its manufacturing services. The company

offers a wide range of products, regarding technical features and styles, suitable for indoor and

outdoor solutions in small and large scale. Distribution services, manufacturing or services

agreement with representatives and distributors are sought.

Details

Description

The company designs and manufactures several types of either simple or special constructions,

combining aluminum with other materials such as glass, wood, steel, special panels and

polycarbonate materials.

The company produces a big variety of aluminum windows, doors and balcony doors using high

quality aluminum framings and glass panels and advanced techniques in order to ensure proper

manufacturing and placement. Products have high level performance regarding thermal

insulation, functionality, durability and security and different types of materials (framings, glass

panels etc) can be combined to meet specific needs. A wide range of styles is also available for

aesthetic and functional needs: hinged and sliding windows and doors, curved framings, variety

of colours, etc. Apart from windows and framings in general, the company offers a wide variety

of products suitable for indoor and outdoor solutions. It produces doors (internal and external),

aluminum shutters (light and heavy duty types), insect screens (several shapes and ways of

installing), aluminum and steel railings and banisters (variety of shapes and styles), pergolas

and door shelters.

The company relies on an experienced team of engineers and technicians and also uses

advanced technology aluminum cutting and processing equipment. So, it is able to manufacture

and install products and constructions under several architectural and quality demands, either

aesthetic or technical. The company carries tasks assigned by individual customers or projects in

collaboration with constructors and architects. The technical team has experience both in new

and old/renovating buildings and also in energy efficiency of constructions.


Use of advanced machinery and techniques: regular update of machinery and training of

technical staff

High quality materials certified and complied with EU regulations

Products of specific technical features (energy efficiency, security, etc)



Qualified and experienced technical team of engineers and technicians, more than 10 years

active in the Greek market

Experience in collaborations abroad: continuous presence in North Europe

Experience in special constructions and cases (mixed materials constructions, architectural

constructions, energy upgrade, renovations etc.)

Partner Sought

Further info

PRAXI Network | Vagia PITELI | Tel: +30 2310 552791| e-mail: [email protected]

The company is looking for representatives or distributors in order to introduce the

products in new markets through a distribution services agreement. The company is also

interested in manufacturing or services agreement with construction companies, architects

and engineers, manufacturing companies of similar products.



E C O L O G I C A L I L L U M I N A T E D P A N E L S S U I T A B L E F O R

A D V E R T I S I N G , S T A I N E D G L A S S A N D A R T I F I C I A L

W I N D O W S

Summary

A Greek company active in the lighting industry offers an illuminating frame suitable for

advertising, stained glass and artificial windows which can function during day-time by taking

energy from the sun. The system may operate during day-time using external solar panels

rather than consuming electricity from the grid. The firm offering the technology is interested in

a commercial agreement with technical support with companies working in the lighting or

advertising frames industry. Technical support for the installation of the thin wiring and the

adjustment of the solar panels is provided.

Details

Description

Ecological Illuminated frames suitable for advertising, stained glass and artificial windows which

can function by taking energy from the sun are provided by a Greek firm.

Frequently, significant amounts of money are spent in electricity bills so as to operate

advertising illuminating panels that promote their activities during working hours although it is

day-time.

In the alternative solution offered the panels may function with no cost during daytime for more

than 3000 hours per year, without consuming electricity from the grid. The energy required for

their operation is provided using external solar panels which are connected to the frames with

thin wires. The solution involves no batteries or inverters whereas is expandable and adjustable

to customer requirements. For instance:

Two solar panels 400 watts, can drive 6-8 illuminating panels. (Size 60X60 cm. and

120Χ30cm)

One solar panel 200watts can drive 3-4 illuminating panels. (Size 60X60 cm. and

120Χ30cm)

The technology is offered in several forms including:

Illuminated frames for hotels, travel agencies, airlines, showrooms, museums, advertising

agencies, department stores etc (In dimensions 60X60 cm)

Stained glass , transparent images for churches, museums, places of worship, etc. (In

dimensions 60X60 cm or 120Χ30cm)



Artificial windows create the sensation of sky and they are mainly suitable for underground

rooms.

The technology is covered by national (Greek) patents and its payback period may vary

depending on the region to which the installation is done.


No cost related to electricity consumption

Environmental friendly technology

Easy installation

No major modifications needed for its installation

No need for inverters or batteries

No dependency on electricity network

Environmental protection and expandability depending on customer’s needs.

Ecological advertising frames chosen by the client, which can be used for hotels, travel

agencies, airlines, showrooms, museums, advertising agencies, department stores (Size

60X60 cm. and 120X30 cm)

Stained glass and transparent images on illuminated panels suitable for churches, museums,

places of worship, etc. (Size 60X60 cm. and 120Χ30cm)

Artificial windows incorporating led technology which create the sensation of "window to the

sky" that create euphoria and positive effect on people who are indoors, in poorly lit and

underground areas or Nordic Countries with limited sunshine.

Partner Sought

Further info


[email protected]

The company is interested in offering its products to other firms active in the lighting

industry or advertising frames industry.

It is also willing to provide assistance and technical support in order to ensure the proper

placement of the solar panels and the adjustment of the thin wiring.



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