The 5th Patras Innovation Quest (Patras IQ) will be held on 27, 28 and 29 April 2018 at the Sports Center “D. Tofalos “Patras and organized by the University of Patras, the Ministry of Education, Research and Religious Affairs, the Ministry of Economy and Development, the Chamber of Achaia, the Region of Western Greece, the Greek Open University and the Technological Educational Institute of Western Greece.

Its main objective is to create a critical competitive advantage both in the research community and in the productive sector through a constant effort to solve problems and apply innovative ideas for the development of new and optimization of existing products and services that aspire to take part in the national and global market.

The Patras IQ is honored with the European Enterprise Promotion Awards – EEPA 2017 and the Education Business Awards 2016and is recognized as the continuous meeting of the interconnection of know-how and innovation with entrepreneurship, with multiple positive effects both on the containment of the rich research and business potential of our country and on the overall development of the local regional and national economy.

This year’s event includes a variety of events, workshops and exhibition booths, while emphasis will be placed on the potential that will be provided in the future by the implementation of fifth generation wireless technology (5G). Patras lQ is a research, educational and other development organization, as well as innovative and innovative businesses and spin-offs. In addition, it is possible to jointly involve organizations (research laboratories and start-ups) cooperating to implement innovative products or services with a Collaborative Exhibition Pavilion.

The report will present the possibilities for funding innovative ideas and provide advisory services for their further development.

The exhibition will be attended by representatives of the State, Ambassadors, Representatives of Innovation and Small and Medium Enterprises, representatives of financial and investment organizations from Greece and abroad.

For the best organization, please let us know your interest by 16/4/2018 at the latest by submitting a request for participation through the respective link. For subscriptions up to 16/3/2018 a discount pricing policy applies.