Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH)

The Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH), established in 1983, is one of the largest research centers in Greece with well - organized facilities and highly qualified personnel. It functions under the supervision of the General Secretariat for Research and Technology of the Hellenic Ministry of Education, Lifelong Learning and Religious Affairs and consists of seven Research Institutes located throughout Greece: Heraklion, Rethymnon, Patras and Ioannina. The Foundation's headquarters are located in Heraklion, Crete.
The research and technological directions of the Foundation cover major areas of scientific, social, and economic interest, such as: Computer Sciences, Molecular Biology, Lasers, Telecommunications, Medical Engineering, Microelectronics, Robotics, Biotechnology, Materials, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Biomedical Technologies, Bioinformatics as well as Historical and Cultural Studies.
Over the years, FORTH has become one of the top European research centers, thanks to its high impact research results and its valuable socioeconomic contribution.

                  Panoramic view of Forth                         

The Science and Technology park of Crete (STEP-C) was created in 1993 as an initiative of FORTH. Adept to the rapidly evolving needs of the region and the research advancements at FORTH and the local Academic and Research Institutions, STEP-C offers, in addition to incubating facilities and services to start up companies with new and emerging technologies, specialized professional services that are difficult to find under one roof and geared to assisting and guiding companies to:

1. Unleash their potential through innovation
2. Assess and secure their intellectual capital
3. Support better their business interests and needs
4. Transfer their technological advancements into the manufacturing of innovative products and services

               View of STEP-C main building                               View of STEP-C Incubator company offices

During its 15 years of operation, STEP-C supported the business development of approximately 45 companies and developed various projects in order to promote Regional Innovation and entrepreneurial activity in the region.

WEBSITES:
www.forth.gr / www.stepc.gr

CONTACT PERSONS:
Mr. Artemis Saitakis
Managing Director, FORTH/STEP-C
Tel: +30 2810 391908
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Mr. George Papamichail
Technology & Innovation Consultant, FORTH/STEP-C
Tel: +30 2810 391904
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