Bringing together SMEs, developers, and cybersecurity professionals to test and enhance next-generation security tools.
Participants will engage in real-world scenarios, share insights, and help shape practical cybersecurity solutions for European SMEs.
Open to SMEs, tech professionals, students, and ecosystem stakeholders.
Industry partners joining the hackathon: JOIST, UBITECH, Suite5, InQbit, Pluribus One, CyberGeiger
A fast-paced co-creation workshop that brings together SMEs from agrifood and logistics to turn real business challenges into cross-border collaboration opportunities.
Through pitching, networking, and “Value Hack” sessions, participants co-develop practical partnership concepts and joint actions for future growth.
Open to SMEs in the agri-food and logistics sectors.
STARRISE Partners & Delegations
Participating SME’s from: Romania, Portugal, Spain, France (Martinique), Latvia, Greece
Practical guidance on navigating EU programs such as Horizon Europe, Interreg, and Digital Europe.
Learn how to identify the right calls, build strong consortia, and secure funding to scale your innovation.
GUEST INTRODUCTION
SPEAKERS
Explore how European and national funding instruments drive cross-border innovation.
Key Speakers will share insights on leveraging regional programs and EU initiatives like i3 to accelerate growth and collaboration across Southeast Europe.
MODERATOR
SPEAKERS
How leading innovation parks support business growth.
Each Alliance Member will present its key programs — from incubation and acceleration to digital transformation, funding access, and capacity building — highlighting their role in strengthening regional entrepreneurship.
MODERATOR
GUEST SPEAKERS FROM
One-on-one guidance from experienced mentors and investors.
Teams will be divided by sector to receive tailored mentoring from experts in their respective fields. They will refine their strategies, strengthen their value propositions, and polish their pitching proposals to maximize their impact during the final presentations.
MENTORS
MODERATOR
From all registered applicants, 8 teams will be selected to participate in the final Hackathon pitching round.
Additionally, the University of Thessaly hackathon finalist teams, will showcase research-driven ideas and innovative solutions that demonstrate strong social and technological impact.
JURY COMMITTEE
Panagiota Lagou, GRC Director in ADACOM SA
Loukas Paparalambous, CEO – Managing Director, Elikon Logistics IKE, Vice-President of the Board of Directors, SBTSE (Association of Industries of Thessaly and Central Greece)
Odysseas Spyroglou, International Development Ireland, R&I Lead, Loggerhead Venture Partner
Chrysi Laspidou, Vice-Rector of Innovation, Internationalization, Collaborations and Digital Governance, Professor-Civil Engineering, University of Thessaly, Member of the WEF Nexus Steering Committee at Future Earth
Dr. Ioanna Kastelli, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, School of Economics and Business Administration, University of Thessaly
Exploring how data, digital infrastructure, and next-generation networks are transforming industries.
Innovation leaders and ecosystem pioneers will discuss how intelligent connectivity drives smarter operations, sustainable logistics, and data-powered growth.
MODERATOR & SPEAKER
SPEAKER
Focusing on strengthening collaboration within the SEE Science & Technology Parks Alliance.
Participants will explore shared services, joint initiatives, cross-border startup mobility, and upcoming joint events, shaping a unified regional innovation ecosystem that drives collective growth.
SHORT INTRODUCTION
MODERATOR & SPEAKER
SPEAKERS
Dr. Derya Caglar, CEO at Ostim Teknopark
Todor Mladenov, Member of the Management Board and Executive Officer at Sofia Tech Park JSC
Milan Randjelović, Director of STP Niš
