The utilization of the Technology and Innovation sector paves the way for the extroversion of the Greek economy and is a strategic goal for Enterprise Greece. These areas are the peak of the Greek presence in the Expo 2020 Dubai exhibition, where Greece participates with the slogan “Greece Tomorrow, Today” and highlights its competitive advantages that put it back on the investment map.
This includes the visit to Expo 2020 Dubai by the Deputy Minister of Development and Investment, in charge of Research and Innovation, Christos Dimas, who was the host of an event held at the exhibition, on “Elevating Science, Technology & Innovation.”
The event, which took place at the Terra Auditorium, was attended by 15 up-and-coming startups, members of Elevate Greece, 7 research centers and representatives of the technology park “Thess Intec.
Mr. Christos Dimas during the event stated: “The Greek ecosystem of research and innovation has recently acquired a particularly extroverted dynamic. For the first time, a Greek business, research and scientific mission of the Greek State is visiting the United Arab Emirates. The purpose of our visit here is the extroversion of the Greek ecosystem, the deepening of our cooperation, investments, the exchange of ideas and the study of best practices on issues related to the development of innovation ecosystems and research activity. The Greek delegation consists of 15 start-ups of Elevate Greece, 7 Research Centers and the 4th Generation Technology Park ThessINTEC. ”
In his greeting, the Secretary General of International Economic Relations and Extroversion of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, President of Enterprise Greece and General Commissioner of Greece at the DUBAI 2020 EXPO World Exhibition, Ioannis Smyrlis, referring to the Theme Statement of the Greek Participation Today » that the country is heading towards a new era with confidence and optimism and is on a growth trajectory, as radical and dynamic reforms have already taken place.
Gate of extroversion
Mr. Smyrlis then added that given the leading role of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the promotion of economic diplomacy, as well as in the formation of a clear and coherent framework for action on trade, investment and economic extroversion, the creation of the “Portal” is important. Extroversion ”of the General Secretariat for International Economic Relations, which also includes the network of Embassies, Consulates and ISD Offices that also function as promoters of Greek innovative entrepreneurship.
The Secretary General also referred to the initiative of the Ministry of Development and Investment, Elevate Greece, which aims to map start-ups and support their development to highlight a strong innovation ecosystem. Finally, Mr. Smyrlis pointed out that Enterprise Greece, under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, supports innovative business ideas with strong potential for extroversion, emphasizing that the National Extroversion Strategy 2022 is moving in this direction, which incorporates numerous actions. of Greek innovative entrepreneurship around the world.
It is noted that the Undersecretary Mr. Dimas is the head of a business and scientific mission, which visits the United Arab Emirates in order to promote cooperation and investment and to present the dynamics of the Greek ecosystem of innovation and technology. The mission is in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Enterprise Greece, the Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Dubai Office of Economic and Commercial Affairs.
It is reminded that Expo 2020 Dubai will last until March 31, 2022 and Enterprise Greece is responsible for the Greek participation.
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