• The major technology transfer infrastructure in Greece established in 1991 by the Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH), the Federation of Greek Industries (FGI) and the Federation of Industries of Northern Greece (FING). Most of its operations are currently executed by FORTH.
• 15 members of staff, 5 offices in Athens, Thessaloniki, Larissa, Heraklion and Patras.
• Member of the Innovation Relay Centre (IRC) Network, the largest technology transfer network of the world with 71 Centres throughout Europe.
• Elected "Best IRC 2002" by the 220 organisations operating IRCs in Europe
• Since 1998 appointed as National Contact Point for the European Framework Programmes for Research & Technological Development providing information and assistance to participants in research proposals.
• Participates in pan-european initiatives for promoting research and high-tech entrepreneurship in selected fields such as micro & nanotechnology, biotechnology, environmental technologies, information technologies.
• Operates the Liaison Office (LO) of FORTH and provides services for the operation of LOs of other major Greek Institutions.
• Initiated and maintains regional partnerships and networks in Southeastern Europe and the New Independent States.

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