Olympia Electronics S.A. Wins IFS Innovation Excellence Award, Driving Technological Advancement in Greece
Commitment to Research and Innovation by Olympia Electronics S.A.
Olympia Electronics S.A., a leader in cutting-edge technologies and high-quality manufacturing, remains committed to research and innovation. Aligned with its core strategy to support Greece’s technological progress, Olympia Electronics S.A. participated in the One Stop Liaison Office initiative—an innovation support mechanism by the Region of Central Macedonia.
Innovation for Society Awards (IFS): Fostering Creative Solutions
As part of its involvement, Olympia Electronics took part in the Innovation for Society Awards (IFS), an Open Innovation initiative fostering collaboration and creative solutions. IFS connects established companies with startups, research teams, and individual innovators to tackle real-world challenges with pioneering ideas.
Launch of the IFS Competition at the Technology Forum 2024
The IFS competition launched on April 25, 2024, at the 11th Technology Forum and Beyond 2024. Olympia Electronics, alongside nine leading companies, invited researchers, startups, and tech companies (Solution Providers) to propose breakthrough solutions, with a €20,000 Excellence Award up for grabs from a total prize fund of €40,000.
Olympia Electronics and RoboProX Win the IFS Innovation Excellence Award
After a competitive evaluation process, Olympia Electronics emerged victorious alongside the RoboProX challenge from the Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications (IIT), claiming the first IFS Innovation Excellence Award on October 30, 2024. RoboProX’s focus on robotics and advanced manufacturing technologies marked a significant achievement in the field.
Grand Award Ceremony at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Ms. Lena Maravelia, Investment Project Manager of Olympia Electronics S.A., received the award at a prestigious ceremony held at K.E.D.E.A., Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Key figures such as Mr. Nikolaos Tzollas, Deputy Regional Governor for Digital Governance and Innovation of Central Macedonia, attended, underscoring the event's importance.
Innovation as a Key Driver for Olympia Electronics S.A.
Olympia Electronics' management firmly believes that innovation fuels value creation and global entrepreneurship, fostering significant benefits for both the company and Greek society.