Thessaloniki is the ideal city and a friendly destination to:
- Innovate
- Invest and pioneer
- Research
Innovation Zone:
A vibrant ecosystem of people and resources highly receptive to international cooperation
Main Technology Areas:
- Life Sciences: agro biotechnology, food industry
- Information & communication technology
- Transport technology
- Automotive Design and Simulation Nanotechnology
- Energy and Green Technologies
Research and education:
- 5 major Universities including the biggest in the region (AUTH is the biggest university in Balkans) and the International one (IHU)
- 5 world dominant research centers within the biggest research institute in the country (CERTH)
- 150K+ undergrads, 20K+ grads students
- 5K+ Researchers
- 500M+ Research Budget (EU, National, Regional, Private) the Thessaloniki Science Center and Technology Museum is one of the most high-tech museums in Southeastern Europe
Innovation:
- Vibrant start-up community
- Pre-Incubators/Accelerators 4 major incubators, the biggest in the country Innovation zone hosting and welcome facilities
Economy:
- Many SMEs, only some large companies High-tech industry mostly SMEs Service and administration sector 70%+
