Welcome to the 14th issue of our periodical newsletter i-MBA SCOPE. This issue focuses on Greek Tech, and more precisely the deep-tech landscape in the country, deep-tech startup funding and the case of one of the leading Greek deep-tech startups, Biological Lattice Industries (BLI).
In the first article, Konstantinos Lafkas, Parter at uni.fund and i-MBA Alumnus introduces the topic of deep-tech startups, their funding and conditions for growth. He states that in Europe, and particularly in Greece, there is a growing interest in deep-tech investments, spurred by advancements in university research.
The interview with Filippos Tourlomousis, Founder and CEO of Biological Lattice Industries (BLI) provides important insights on the key success factors and the conditions that allow deep-tech ventures to flourish in Greece. Of utmost importance is to combine scientific and technical innovation with business model innovation.
Funding of technology startups, especially emerging deep-tech ventures, is the topic of the second interview of this issue, with Guy Krief, Partner at Big Pi Ventures and President, La French Tech Athens. He emphasizes that the great talent potential in Greece, with tech entrepreneurs viewing the world as their market, has potential to lay the groundwork for a stronger deep-tech ecosystem.
Finally, Demitris Pournarakis, Co-Founder of nimbata and Data Scientist, highlights that launching a tech startup in Greece presents both unique opportunities and challenges. The advantages include global market access, a talented workforce, increased funding availability, and a supportive startup ecosystem.
As always, this 14th issue of i-MBA SCOPE also contains alumni contributions and news, and updates about program activities. Alumnus Stelios Matthaiou, Senior Director Ostomy Care at Convatec UK, shares highlight from his inspiring career journey of purpose, innovation and global impact.
We thank the outgoing and present the new Alumni Association Board, highlight the recent top ranking in the QS Global Trade Rankings, publish the call for the 2025 admissions, and present many other exciting news and activities that took place during the last months in the program.
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