Join the EUNIfy Event, where EU Project Managers, universities, and research centers come together to foster innovation and create impactful collaborations.
When: 15 & 16 May, 2025
Where: Hyatt Regency, Thessaloniki
About the Event
The EUNIfy Event is happening for the first time, bringing together EU Project Managers, universities, and research centers to collaborate on European programs. Organized by InnoEUsphere and Odyssea, this event aims to create new partnerships, share ideas, and drive innovation by connecting academia with industry.
What’s in it for you?
Thematic Areas: Entrepreneurship, Sustainability and green transition, Digitalisation (AI, new technologies, etc.), Social Inclusion.
Activities:
– Panel discussion
– Pitch Sessions
– Workshops (Strategies for securing European funding; Innovation processes and best practices)
– Speed-dating (1-1)
– Open market for showcasing projects/services/products
Agenda
09:00 – 09:30 | Registration and Welcome Coffee
Kick off the event with coffee and networking opportunities as attendees arrive.
09:30 – 10:00 | Welcoming Speeches by Host Organisations
Speakers: Jai Mexis (Odyssea), Christina Achilleos (InnoEUsphere)
10:00 – 11:30 | Speed-dating
Meet and network: All attendees pitch their organisation profiles and areas of interest in a 5’ pitch session per organisation
11:30 – 12:30 | Pitch Sessions: Innovators on Stage
Project managers present their innovative ideas to potential academic and industry partners in quick, engaging pitches. Facilitating academia and the industry.
12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch Break
Enjoy lunch and open networking.
14:00 – 15:30 | Roundtable Discussions – presentations of projects (academia, startups)
Theme: Leveraging Collaborative Strengths for Innovative Solutions
Participants will explore strategies to foster stronger collaborations between industry and academia, featuring speakers from universities and industries.
15:30 – 16:00 | Coffee Break
Networking over coffee.
16:00 – 17:30 | Workshop 1: Funding the Future – Christina Achilleos (InnoEUsphere) & Nelly Leligou (University of West Attica)
Focus: Strategies for securing European funding for collaborative projects.
Speakers: Representative from academia and EU funding expert.
Format: Open discussion with practical takeaways.
17:30 – 18:00 | Day 1 Wrap-Up
Summary and key takeaways of the day’s activities.
Presenters: Jai Mexis & Christina Achilleos
10:00 – 10:30 | Morning Coffee and Networking
A casual networking opportunity to start the day.
10:30 – 12:00 | Interactive Panel (Novelcore, Learnworlds)
Topic: Cracking the Code of European Innovation: Insights, Opportunities, and Real-World Impact
Format: A dynamic exchange featuring experts from EU funding bodies, academia, and industry, offering actionable advice and thought-provoking perspectives.
Moderator: Christina Achilleos
12:00 – 13:00 | Workshop: Innovation in Action
Focus: Hands-on session exploring innovation processes and best practices.
Facilitator: Nasos Koskinas (POS4Work)
13:00 – 14:30 | Speed Dating
Companies and organizations showcase their projects and services in an exhibition-style format, providing further networking opportunities. Optional demo stage available for live pitches.
14:30 – 15:00 | Closing Session
Wrap-up of the event with reflections, future steps, and a call to action.
Final Reflections: Jai Mexis
Participation & Sponsorship
Participation Fee
Two-day event (including lunch) 230€
Early Bird Tickets 180€
Sponsorship
Contact us at development@odyssea.com
Contact Us
Get in touch with us at development@odyssea.com.
